Ping
Pong
Muffin Man, have you seen the Muffin Man?????
probably when threads like this are created, its time to turn off the computer for a bit? Get some air..
* farts at your air *
Now gimme back my air time!!!
Freakin' freakin' freakin'
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"Take me home yah.
Take me ho-woahme.
Take me home yah
Take me hooooome".
anyone ever been to p.e.i.?
Actually this thread is perfect.
I got nothin'.
*Ping*
I've got rhythm
I've got music...
Who could ask for anything more?
I think my sonar array is tangled :(
Really? I don't see your submarine anywhere.
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Random image of cat flaming war stuff.................... and no, I have no intention of flaming tenkani. I would be sorely burnt to a crisp.
Nonsense. I lost my swinging mojo a long time ago.
I couldn't flame a hotdog lukewarm if I tried :(
I think it was all the kitten overdose that killed my inner rage!!
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Don't be going soft on me, mojo-tenkani or I'm gonna haunt yer in yer bathroom. Kapise?
tenkani wrote:
Nonsense. I lost my swinging mojo a long time ago.
I couldn't flame a hotdog lukewarm if I tried :(
I think it was all the kitten overdose that killed my inner rage!!
Kitten overdose. Cute =)
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Don't worry, I could never go soft with you in the room.
Ooops, my lawyer says I'm on shaky ice right now.
Can we settle this out of court??
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Absolutely, tenkani. Bring wet p........y..... I mean, katz.
Damn. I should have re-named this the Kat Thread or something like that. All I'm getting are kat furballs. *cough cough hack hack hack*
Shazzam!!!!
Woah, classy top :)
[FONT size=6]SMURF ME ANOTHER.[/FONT]
I like kittens
Shazam!!!
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DANCE!!!
SALE SALE SALE
SHAZAM!!!
DANCE!!!
Kittens smurf me where I've never been smurfed before yo :O
Is Gargamel and Azrael around here somewhere?
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Sept. 4, 2005,
: About a month ago, I hit my low point. I was sleeping on the bus bench outside BIFF!, I won't even MENTION the Trans-Sexual episode! - then going home to my parents place for about
a week, only to have to change my mother's shit-filled commode & pull my father back into bed after he would fall out in the middle of the night.
I really don't see how much lower you could get.
Well, here it is early September, I just spent a week in a god-sent hostle that only cost me $24.00 a night, & while I hated the idea of having to share
a room with a bunch of snoring strangers, it was a helluva lot cheaper than $130.00 a night at the wallett-raping Motels I had been staying in previous, AND more importantly, WASN'T a bus bench.
Cut-to today. I am writing this on my computer at a music store, which my boss BIFF! - more of a friend really, not even the authoratative type, but he has
graciously allowed me to crash in his store, displaying incredible faith in me. Not only have I had the BEST couple nights sleep I've had all summer, but I'm finding
songs in the store, that I've been looking for for over 25 years!
I mean, I didn't even apply for any kind of job here, I just happened to meet BIFF! at the other hostle, who happened to know BIFF!,
who happened to need a computer guy & I, who have always loved music just happened to be looking for work, suddenly have this
brand-spanking new powerful system at my disposal at work, I am appointed I.T. guy, without so much as a boo at my credentials, I mean
seriously, how could one NOT beleive in god with all this good fortune? Add to that, the many friends I have made here so far, Nanaimo is just such a perfect fit for me.
So, here it is - Sunday. I am sitting in my barracks(room) here in Nanny,
& already I am questioning the wisdom of BOTH my weening myself off the dope
and moving here. This one guy, dave seems nice enough, but he's a little too
chummy for my comfort. He doesen't yet seem to read that I'm not really looking
for friends here. I made the mistake of announcing mein intentions this morning
to walk to 7-11, at which he quickly invited himself along. While he wasn't bad company,
I still didn't really want anybody along. That was supposed to my private think time.
& when I got to the mall & nearly had 2 run-ins with people who had the nerve to
either wait to use the phone I was on, or would saddle up next to me & use the phone beside mine.
The NERVE of these people. Does NOBODY own a cell phone in this god-forsaken Redneck town?
So, I toughed it out & finally was able to get some so called private time to leave my message
for Cakes, in which I realyed my irritation at people. Obviously I'm not in the best of moods here.
Yes, my beat-offs are back to their satisfying norm, but the trade-off, of course is my
is my irritability & general dislike of people once again. Should make
things interesting when it comes time to look for a new job.
Speaking of which - that time is comming VERY quickly. I estimate
a matter of weeks now. I've probably got the rest of October to bum around, but come Nov.
I'll HAVE to get a job, as my U.I. runs out after that. GOD, I PRAY I don't just settle for
the 1st thing that comes up, like I did this place - although I could do worse I suppose,
I still DEARLY miss my old place.
from ex-security chumps.
Scarred with Graffitti, she stood throughout the years.
Cholking grip of progress, raining bitter tears.
Long live the shack. Long live the shack.
Something,something .....
blah,blah...
And so in ten summers, we'll wonder Still Creek way.
To see you rise from ashes, to live another day.
Long live the shack.Long live the shack.
It's Sunday at 7:30 am & I have just listened to my daily messages of Cakes
going through the old tapes & I just felt like writing down the lyrics
to Long Live The Shack for some reason.
Theres no denying that Dan's detailed description in his messages makes me
yearn for those days of innocence, where absolutely nothing mattered.
My god, where DID 1989 go?
TRoday, I am just sitting on my bed here in Nanaimo, just living day to day
Knowing I'm gonna have to find a job & soon. In 9 weeks my U.I. runs out & I'm
gonna have to work again. Meanwhile, I'm getting along fine with my roomates here,
although I can't wait till Doug & Dave move out next month. I've already started exposing
them to the full dose of BIFF!, in hopes that they'll back off being so chummy.
I really don't want to get too close to anyone right now. Paul is enough
but what I REALLY wish is to meet a girl finally. I came close with BIFF!- so who knows?
Maybe the odds are better here. From what I hear, they're supposed to be.
Not much to report here, I'm just taking the day off & waiting for someone to put some
coffee on.
to investigate doug's charity scam. I figure I should at least
check it out, before I kibosh it. I owe myself that much at least. watched the movie: This Boy's Life last night,
courtesy of Paul. There were a couple of fight scenes, really violent I had to hold back
& restrain myself from biting in front of the guys. yes, even those
old habits have returned. I mean, there's just something about
men fighting. I don't know.
Ah for that sweet while where you've just downed your coffee & you're just waiting for the effects to kick in.
Thursday morning, Oct 27, 2005 & already I've managed to duck two people. While on the way back from the store,
I'm pretty sure Greg passed me on his bike, no doubt circling like a Vulture in search of his beloved BIFF!
& of course, the nanno-second I set foot in the door, Paul calls for me & I quickly inform Larry I'm not in.
Maybe I should just give in to my male adorers. Except for BIFF!, I've never had any females pursue me like these two.
Maybe they're tied in to my creditors. I wouldn't be surprised.
I stil can't seem to bring myself to go looking for work & I know why. I've become too comfortable in my current
situation & why not? All I have to do to get some money is remember to file a false 2 minute report via telephone
every 2nd friday & VIOLA! - instant $$$ come Tuesday. I know that I'll have to do something very soon & I've made up my
mind to go down to the Enjoyment office Monday.
I returned from the loveables Wed night (nov 2) & had an enjoyable crossing
on the chowican. There was maybe like 50 people aboard & unlike my previous
trip on the joke bay, where I did nothing, but sit in my seat the whole trip,
This time, I actually went to the cafeteria & indulged - deviating somewhat
from mein diet, however I did manage to excercise some restraint, whereby
I ordered the fries without the burger, as well as fruit salad & salad & a
a bran muffin. Of note, I noticed as we were pulling in, the Alberro was tied up at
berth #3 for some reason. Unfortunately, I couldn't take many pictures, as I was tied
down with all my baggage, including a garbage bag, carrying the rest of
my jerseys, which was barely able to hold together until I got out of
the cab calloway at which point, the bag conveniently fell apart.
Speaking of cabs, I was a little amazed when the ferry got in at 10:30,
& there wasn't a single cab to be seen. I actually had to call for one, as did many other people
which-of course, cause dme to go into a tirade about people not driving
cars & not taking a bus, I'm sure anyone within earshot knew I was nuts.
But I got home, to find the old boys still up, of course & I greeted them
& soon went to sleep.
THURSDAY(Nov 3) , was my action day. I awoke to the usual stirrings of 1 Douglas C
& decided rather than wait till Monday, I would go to the U.I. office today
so without even showering, I dressed, put on a splash of accidentally too much cologne
& waited outside in the monsoon for the bus. And, of course - when I got to the UI office
just after 8:00, I find out that it doesn't actually open till 9! - great! So now I have
to kill off an hour in the pouring cold rain & there just HAPPENS, by co-incidence to be
a coffee shop right across the street. I wasn't gonna deviate from my coffee diet, so I
instead, did go to the coffee shop on the waterfront, j-avawocky & ordered a wholewheat bagel
& token small cappucino, which I hardly touched & sat at the front window & witnessed
the wind & rain fury, which had cancelled both the harbourlinx & bc ferry sailings that morning.
well after an hour or so of sitting in the comparitively warm & cozy coffee shop, it was time'to get going, so I headed up to the
u.i. office where they promptly redirected me to an office further down the street, where I fille dout some forms
& managed to fire off my resume to nco. I really don't want to work there, but i figured it
would be a wise move to cover my ass. better to have too many options open, rather than too few.
Next, I was referred to Stephanie, who told me about this pay for training thing. wanting to investigate
this further, I then was referred to Nigel, whom took me into his office & closed the door.
Immediately when that dooe closed, I felt the the pressure of being in a job interview,
even though I actually wasn't, I still realized that when the time comes, to sit down for
a real one, I'm gonna miss the dope.
I'm still not sure just exactly what transpired in that meeting, but I think I started the process
of signing up for the paid training thing, which ultimately, i hope will extend my u.i.
i never thought i'd find myself shilling for a charity. but that's xactly what i found myself doing today.
credit 1 douglas c for working on me long enough to make it seem palatable.
you'll only have to stand & hold a box, is how he presented it. somewhat like the impression muffy gave me back in '92
where he was able to goof off all night & record at cakes's place. well just like back in '94, I was brought back down to earth when i actually tried it.
there i was. in the freezing, blowing cold rain, doing something that was SO not me.
i tried to look comfortable, but i was soaled, i was wet & I was cold. i'm sure the only reason i got anything
was people took pity on me for being so courageous.
well, as unpleasant an exprience as it was, after saying: "Hi there - we're helping children with cerebral palsy today."
& feeling so imsencere, doug finally showed up, after what seemed an eternity, but astonishingly, turned out was just over 2 hours!
I actually had a bit of a lesson in generosity, as people were surprisingly generous. whether it was because i did such a good job, or
they were just of a charitable nature - I don't know, but despite all this, I managed to raise about $120.00. not bad for someone who only spent a couple of hours &
basically had no idea what he was doing. But when doug showed up around 2 pm & decided to close up shop,
I was so greatful. That was the HARDEST couple of hours work i have ever put in, in my life. I don't know if I could ever go through that again, even though I took home nearly $40.00
for my suffering. that's my first taste of volunteer work.
and to think, I always thought volunteers never got paid for what they did. i know so little about this world.
so, i get home & almost immediately jump into a semi-hot bath, when the other doug, douglas c has some visitors. I could hear them, through the paper thin walls, telling him
how he better watch out, because "Dimitri" was after him. Ultimately realizing, I was gonna have to meet these guys, as it was clear,
they were intent on settling in for the long term, I made my bold entrance & soon won their favor. well of course, the beer & dope soon started flowing & soon we had a full-blown party on our hands.
pretty tame really, but the fact there were so many substances around, made it evil.
so I fraternized with the constructicons & at least won their inebriated respect, no matter how temporary.
Still, it's good to know, that at least I didn't make any new enemies. & as a capper, I put on my famous drunk act for douglas c
& have just completed a dramatic "run to the bathroom" for effect. He seems to buy it
& my hope is for him to be so pissed at those guys for "making me fall off the wagon" that he'll tell larry & make sure they never come around again.
- ain't I a stinker?
Greg is a f*cking psycho-stalker. He ACTUALLY came here, again today at his regularly scheduled hour between 8 & 9 pm as he's been doing now for every 2 days for a month & actually made his way right to my room & opened the door TO MY ROOM to see if I was home. This has got to stop. I've never felt threatened in this way in my life, but now I've got this idiot that just WON'T TAKE A f*ckING HINT!!!
Any normal individual would have gotten the message & f*cked off by now, but when you come calling every 2nd day & intrude right into my room - I'm sorry, but you need help. This is getting to be a real pain in the ass, not only for myself, but the guys here are getting pretty sick of it & it's only a matter of time now, before my hand will be forced to congront Greg & tell him to just f*ck-off.
IN other news, it's now day 8 of my diet & excercise plan, & althoughI had ambitions to stop off at Nanaimo Illitreracy then go to the academy of learning, it didn't turn out that way. I had a "breakfast" of 1 bananna then walked to N.I. where I spent 3 hrs, thanx to their ridiculously slow bvandwidth & when I was done, it was just before noon. Well, I headed for the bus stop, with the intention of finding this place, but instead, I found myself walking back home, having a quick toss to the possibility thst Jo_ann(another person who doesn't know when to take a hint) was back in town & what fantastic sex we might have if we were to meet up. Keeping faith with my plan, I then biked to the vide store & invested $25.00 in 10, well (2) movies really plus 8 star trek episodes. It seemed like a worthwhile endevour.
Next I biked to the sally ann & frittered about. I amy be reading too much into it, but a grey, lonh haired employee there gave me a special greeting. She has an ok ass, but she must be at least 50. Still, if I thought there was an opening, I'd f*ck her.
So, I completed my excercise for the day & biked back home, with a token pair of headphones in hand & made a dinner of soup & veggi's & of course, as I said at the start, Greg made his intrusion around 8:30. f*ck! I just get steamed thinking about it. Why me? Why must all the losers in the universe gravitate towards me?? I mean, SERIOUSLY. What IS it about me?
DIET & EXCERCISE DAY # 8
I awoke early, as usual & after a bananna, decided to get an early start on my biking, so I rode down to the pub & back up Bruce for a good 20 min workout. I returned home, showered & after discovering I made an error in my bus schedule estimation, I made a rather hasty walk into town , where I attended the info session on this paid-for-education thing. I discovered a few more barriers to my plan - speaking of which, I am beginning to question that now. I mean really - all I'm looking for is a job I can attend & get rugular pay for. And if it comes down to it, it looks like I could almost immediately have a job at Price security, as it appears they're taking applications.
So, anyhoo -I then followed up that session, which I had another positive interaction with 2 native girls there, not to mention which, I would have loved to f*ck our instructor, Sandra. She had a body just BUILT for f*cking. And of course, she's already married. I estimate her to be in her mid-40's at least, but she looks like she works out.
Between meetings, I dropped in to see the "new girl" at the shop. She's anything BUT a "girl" she's about 85, she's personable sure, but I wouldn't f*ck her on a bet. She seemed nice enough & does indeed fit the tag of placeholder for Paul - she even said so her herself.
Next I proceeded on down to the waterfront, where I had a rather embarrasing situation develop. I thought I saw Frank driving a Swiftsure cab & when I did a doubletake, the driver, whom it turned out was NOT Frank - pulled over for me. When I had to admit to him that it wasd a case of mousetaken indemnity, he seemed disappointed & who could blame him? Of course now, it's little more than a trivial moment, but at the moment, I was going through it, it was mortifying to me. Here is a classic example of where the dope would have been helpful.
Next I went back to the office & met with Nigel Stentyford & continued my elimination round. I think I made it to the next round, as he assigned me a counsellor, which apparently you need to get on the gravytrain. Next I went to the care office & borowsed the net for a bit, before walking back home & taking in a tape of Star trek, got in another half hour of bike riding, before enjoying a supper of tomato soup, with noodles & vegi's. David was kind enough to make a salad, which I helped myself to later. I headed to bed early, around 8:30 & surprisingly - Greg didn't come knocking.
DIET & EXCERCISE DAY # 9
I awoke early again & after checking my Cakesian messages, biked for a good half hour, in the cold early morning. I tried Doug's gloves & he was right. They ARE a lifesaver. I'll definately have to pick up a pair for myself.
After a shower, I walked into town, my eyes keeping an ever constant vigil for any ho's. I'm convinced they've all moved onto Haliburton.
I printed my resume up at N.L.(Nanaimo Literacy), as well as did a token research into what coursed I may take, should my funding come through. I highly doubt that I'll qualify. At this stage, I'm preparing to go to Price Security, with the course being a pipe dream, but on the off-chance it does go through, I found the ideal course at The academy of learning. Only problem is tho, that apparently they (the academy) aren't a recognized institution as such, & if I was to take the course, I might not be able to do anything with my diploma. I seem to be losing focus here. Originally, my plan was just to take a course, any course just so I could remain on ui, however the idea of getting my A+ IS very appealing & it would open all kinds of doors for me. I really need to focus.
After N.L. I enjoyed a wonderful, but expensive lunch of chicken noodle soup at Lila's Deli. I never liked their prices, but the girls are nice.
After that, I headed up to the shop, where I hung out with paul for a bit, after which I went over to the CARE centre to fire off my resume & try to further help my case, by looking like I have been applying for all sorts of jobs, but having no luck.
Next, I walked back home & watched Star Trek again, for the 3'd time on the same tape. I really want to get bang for my buck with the movies I purchased AND I want them to last awhile, as it's gonna be a LONG winter without cable, but again - it's probably a good thing that I won't have such a distraction, as I really need to focust all my energy now on this project.
The weather was good, so I headed out for another little bike trip, during which I kinda broke down & bought another bag of chocolate alamnonds. I really needed them this time, I actually was DYING for them. Well,after another joyful outing, I returned home, put on Biloxi Blues again, convinced Douglas C wouldn't be back for the rest of the night, maybe more, I put on supper around 7, & of course, that's when they returned. f*ck, I'll be glad when those 2 leave, if - in fact they ever do. Oh sure, they're nice guys - but there's just something about them, that makes me a little uneasy around them.
Keeping my plan for my diet, I dined on a can of vegetable soup & veggis & found this surprisingly filling.
I had a real triumph of spirit today. What had originally started out as a phone call to the Academy Of Learning, to find out about their courses, turned out to be a visit, in which I actually took their entrance exam & passed with 80%!
What teh frack..................... it's longer than my sausages.
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I have been to p.e.i. If you are talking about Prince Edward Island and not something I don't want to get into or know about!
It's just one of those days....
I'm so excited that I only have to pay $70 for our Corporate Rowing lessons! WOO HOO! It used to be $116 but we have a small team of 7 and therefore, our company can cover more costs. YES, I'M EXCITED!
awesome purelife! so when does rowing start?
Starts in April for 7 weeks. I can't wait!
sweeet! well you row on a lake or the harbour?
hi, lol :)
hullo missy angel
I just blessed you!
Thanks miss angel, unfortunatley I can only bless once an hour, so you will have to wait a bit until I can bless you again.
Hows your day going?
good russ, thanks. how's your day? :)
I don't know, SD. It's over at Deep Cove.
cool then you'd probably be rowing in the indian arm
Sorry miss angel.. Im having a busy day. I had a nap in front of the tv.
When do you start paddling yer butt up a creek PL?
LOL Hiya Russ.
I start in April for the practices and the Regatta is in late May. You gonna raw-raw cheer for me in your pom poms? ;)
I talked about my filipino noodles on the Lunch thread and that's about the most interesting thing I could think of. So here I am...
the school I visited had an orgy chant that the girls would sing to the guys but I've forgotten it now, drats.
purelife wrote:
LOL Hiya Russ.
I start in April for the practices and the Regatta is in late May. You gonna raw-raw cheer for me in your pom poms? ;)
Hey PSL,
I should/ might be back for May so If Im around why not? Im not getting into a tutu or bouncing about with pom poms either.
Ill sit there listening to your mp3 player though. :)
tenkani wrote:
I talked about my filipino noodles on the Lunch thread and that's about the most interesting thing I could think of. So here I am...
*lolllll* Hi :)
hey purelife,
I like your new Avatar. :D
haaa, I'm exhausted!! I just blessed everyone on the last page. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/24.gif)
My eyes are malfunctioning.
I was trying to puzzle out your avatar.
Is it an Everquest wedding?
It's hard to tell because it's a small pic, it's from the movie 'The Labrynth' and my signature below is also lyrics from one of David Bowie's song's from the movie The Labrynth in which he also led a starring role. :)
would you care to explain me, a little more in-depth detail about your avatar, tenkani? ;)
Labrynth freaked me out. David Bowie rocks, but his tights were just a bit too tight in that movie!
[span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-weight: bold;"]Hm. That's what Lise said!! Hehe.[/span]
[span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"]Please to meet you devil, I hope you guess my name. ;)[/span]
Hi TheAngel. Nice to meet you
psst...I am not really a Devil..I am just Devlish!
TheAngel wrote:
[SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,255)"]Hm. That's what Lise said!! Hehe.[/SPAN]
LOL! it is a cool movie though.
got that right :) let me bless the devil. ;)
My first bless...from an Angel...(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/3.gif)
...back at ya!
TheAngel, the Devil and the Penitent.............. for a moment I thought I was back in parochial school
When is a Priest going to register?
[span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 127, 0);"]Lol, it's Ash Wednesday today. :)[/span]
(http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/figuren/a060.gif)
[span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 127, 0);"]"Even in this Kingdom so late as the Reformation, eating flesh in Lent was rewarded with pillory."[/span]
Present!
omgwtf!
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TheAngel wrote:
(http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/engel/d025.gif)
I love your smileys...
'bless'
Devil wrote:
My first bless...from an Angel...(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/3.gif)
...back at ya!
Say hello to your second blessing my child. ;)
[span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(191, 0, 191);"]Thank Russ! And a blessing for you as well! [/span]
Russ wrote:
purelife wrote:
LOL Hiya Russ.
I start in April for the practices and the Regatta is in late May. You gonna raw-raw cheer for me in your pom poms? ;)
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Hey PSL,
[FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"]I should/ might be back for May so If Im around why not?[/FONT] Im not getting into a tutu or bouncing about with pom poms either.
Ill sit there listening to your mp3 player though. :)
Sweet Russ! I'll remind you again come late May if you and SS are around. I've been warning my friends ahead of time to come and cheer my team on. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif) I hope that I survive the intensive practices. *crossing fingers, eyes and toes* I realllllllly need it. We have some highly competitive members on our team.
you will do great purelife I know it!
I know that I've been posting about my rowing ever since I knew I was going to join it, so apologies if anyone finds it "repeating." This is about the most EXCITING thing that is happening in my sport-life, right now. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif) And, I've NEVER been on the waters like this before.
watch out for jumping fish, do you get jumping fish in Vancouver? Over here when you get on the lake this asian crap which isnt suppose to be here anyway gets scared and jumps out of the water like a missile. lol
And its awesome when it rains and the wind picks up on the lake, the waves get higher then the boat and you feel like you are out in the sea or something.
Hmmm, not sure about the jumping fish. But, I'll let you know. I know that I'll enjoy the training in the rain. April-May...known for rainy days. :) I hope that I'm lucky to get thunder! That'll be awesome!
lol the instant the coaches or whomever sees thunder you get called back into dock.
Sportsdude wrote:
lol the instant the coaches or whomever sees thunder you get called back into dock.
If a coach can actually 'see' thunder, he may be magic..(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif)
You havent been out on the water that much? Really?
I dont use all the things we have cause theres only so much of the water I can take.. I work on it now. lol.
So the canoe, laserII sailboat sit there alot. The skiboat we take out lots during the summer.
And yes, we do have jumping fish SD, but not the asian kind you are talking about. When Im out fishing I see a fair number of fish jumping in the early morning and at night around dinner time when the tide changes.. thats when fish eat.
When I mean "jumping" fish I mean "jumping" fish
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb8OmEr7VqI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb8OmEr7VqI[/a]
Well, I found this thread but I was looking for another
I decided to answer this as nothing else had come up for a couple of minutes.
Sorry.. I was busy searching for that thread that I started where you put links to online games and downloadable games.
I cant find that blasted thing.
I got two really good places to get games.
Sid Meiers origional railroad tycoon.
[A href="http://www.2kgames.com/railroads/railroads.html"]http://www.2kgames.com/railroads/railroads.html[/A]
and Mechcommander origional, gold, and two.
[A href="http://www.mechcommander.org/getmcg.html"]http://www.mechcommander.org/getmcg.html[/A][/DIV]
Wh000TT!!!
Thanks bro!!
Apart from that, I have absolutely nothing interesting to say!!!
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I as well am filled with oodles of brain farts and dead air space...LOL...
pitbullca.bc wrote:
I as well am filled with oodles of brain farts and dead air space...LOL...
As Marcel Marceau used to say, " ".
and there is the ask me no questions...I'll tell you no lies! LOL
TB, I think you might want to consider a new career in cyber-mime.
You are outstanding!
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WTH? This subject is about nothing?
I think it's more about people who have nothing to say.
If you have something interesting to say then keep out.
Jarga wrote:
WTH? This subject is about nothing?
No. Nothing is sacred.
So this sh*t is like the other one on DiscoverVancouver? Some people have no life.
Yup, and just like on the DV version, the only thing more pathetic than the folks who posted there for fun were the folks who posted there to complain that it was pointless. Shit, did I just make a point?? :(
lol. Point taken.
15 minutes, then I can go from uninteresting babbling to wacking off to Internet porn.
So to speak.
. wrote:
Jarga wrote:
WTH? This subject is about nothing?
No. Nothing is sacred.
Thank you
Are we talking about teh Pirates again?
Yaarggh!
I want a beer :(
I am so happy that Simon Fraser's middle name doesn't start with T, or we will have STFU in BC (e.g. Simon "Thomas" Fraser University). Imagine that...
'bless' miss orca! Thats an awesome deep thought.
I mean can you imagine it?
Where do you go to school?
STFU
What did you say to me!!!
No seriously.. STFU
That's probably SFU's nickname
Actually they were calling it SFA for a while. Haven't heard that lately though.
Really WA?
SFA? What did the A stand for?
Russ wrote:
Really WA?
SFA? What did the A stand for?[/DIV]
All
Or Sweet Fanny Adams, if you wan't to use a polite euphemism.
There are better phrases out there for BCIT and UBC.
Bibble.
Lil Me wrote:
There are better phrases out there for BCIT and UBC.
What are they?
WA!!!!
What's shakin bro???
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
What's shakin bro???
Me. (typical Monday!)
How you be, mon?[/DIV]
When I get the shakes I like to take off my shoes, find a nice patch of carpet and make fists with my toes.
Sorry, what was the question?
my arse is shakin baby!!!!!! LOL
[FONT color=#7f007f]Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, Ok now ladies, YEAH!
And we gon' break this thing down in just a few seconds
Now don't have me break this thang down for nothin'
Now I wanna see y'all on y'all baddest behavior
Lend me some suga', I am your neighbor ahh here we go!
Shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, Oh oh!
Shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake it, Oh oh!
Shake it, shake it like a Polaroid Picture, shake it, shake it
Shh you got to, shake it, shh shake it, shake it, got to shake it
Shake it Suga'! shake it like a Poloroid Picture![/FONT] (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)
(http://i18.tinypic.com/43f4y28.gif)Just for you tenk!
Best Monday EVAR!
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/18.gif)
And now for teh joke...
Once I saw this guy on a bridge about to jump. I said, "Don't do it!" He said, "Nobody loves me." I said, "God loves you. Do you believe in God?"
He said, "Yes." I said, "Are you a Christian or a Jew?" He said, "A Christian." I said, "Me, too!
Protestant or Catholic?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me, too! What franchise?" He said, "Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Baptist or Southern Baptist?" He said, "Northern Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist or Northern Liberal Baptist?"
He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist." I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region, or Northern Conservative Baptist Eastern Region?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region." I said, "Me, too!"
Northern Conservative†Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1879, or Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912?" He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912." I said, "Die, heretic!" And I pushed him over.
*groan* LOL
It's from Emo Phillips.
That dude has a swollen brain.
Ugh, I just bought a new shirt and it has a label on the back of my neck that is driving me batshit :(
assert your authority with that darn tag! Show it who is boss! Tell it...I bought YOU...YOU will NOT bother me!
I'm going to cut it off, but I can't do it here at the desk cause it would involve disrobing and I don't work in that kind of office.
P.S. sometimes NOT working is a lot of work :(
LOL...no doubt! LOL..is the perfume lady working today?
Yes... *swoon*
But she's not wearing that perfume today wh00t!!! :)
She was poured into her mini skirt though.
It makes me want to bite my fingers :O
weird al wrote:
Lil Me wrote:
[em]There are better phrases out there for BCIT and UBC. [/em]
What are they?
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[/p] University of a Billion Chinese
Billions of Chinese in Training
[/p] ...don't blame me...I didn't make them up!
[/p]
LOL..tenk..don't bite your fingers...you need those to rip your tag off in the bathroom
better yet, ask Perfume Lady if she can do you a favour and help you remove the tag from your shirt!
yeah! There is an idea tenk! Too cool pick up line!
Nice!!
But I think I will try "excuse me, can you help me remove an itchy tag from my underpants" instead.
*thinking long and hard*
or- help me, my pants zipper is stuck?
Yay! I'm so glad you ladies are around to help me with teh pick up lines that work.
Guys come up with the stupidest things where that's concerned.
Asking her for help with a stuck zipper will show her that she is needed and valued, right?
See, I understand the ladies.
I like soy sauce.
Kiko is right.
Let's get this thread back on topic.
LOL...but I LIKED this topic! LOL
Tenk - could you BE any more sarcastic?
I know.
I'm a bastard and a half.
Can you forgive me?
tenkani wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]I know.[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]I'm a bastard and a half.[/div] Can you forgive me?
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Yes, because you're a funny bastard and a half! *bless*
aahh...tenk is one of the most chivalrous bastards here today! LOL...would bless...already did though and can't for another hour! LOL
The ad banners on this site suck balls.
Could you possibly be referring to the Fart Button ? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a093.gif" border=0]
LOL.
No, I just didn't want to have Britney Spears up in my grill this early in the morning.
I thought that being as everyone is so busy these days, that maybe it was time to resurrect this thread. It only takes a second to say....ummm....nothing.
I've been sick since New Years so haven't said much as anything.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/3.gif)
Awww. A lot of people have been stricken in the last few weeks. Hope you feel better soon.
Get better soon, JJ. There seems to be that buy going around.
I got this multivitamin pack from Costco's that came with about 6 different pills... It says to take it daily but I'll just take it twice a week. It looks VERY potent!
So I didn't get any diamonds in my stocking......but I DID get the coolest potato gloves.
They're rough gloves that are perfect for washing up those little baby nuggets or big bakers. These things are great !!!
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I forgot to add, that if you felt really reckless, you could probably use these for carrots too. Even though it DOES say potato on them. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/e058.gif" border=0]
or use them as foot scrubbers?!
Mmmm. That sounds.......tasty.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif)
I heard somewhere that the original Mr Potato Head kit just included the accessories. You needed to provide your own potato.
Shocking but true. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
I got my haircut on Friday!
Was that pointless enough for this thread? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/2.gif)
Not as pointless as the news that I didn't get my hair cut last Friday.
You'll have to try harder, Purelife!
Gopher wrote:
Not as pointless as the news that I didn't get my hair cut last Friday.
You'll have to try harder, Purelife!
Hmm, I got hi-lights too.
Here's something really pointless.
One of our contact had an "out of office message" (through Microsoft Outlook) saying that he was out of the office for today because he was attending a funeral.
I wonder why he would put that in his out of office message.
Oh, and I rather be at home instead of work. But you probably knew that. So, how did I do, Gophie?
LOL..... you must be bored if you're staring at the wall.
I'm actually bored too. I did my bulk of my work this morning and don't feel like doing any more, though, I do have lots.
We're having a bday cake soon to celebrate our Mgr's bday. I'm sitting here waiting for our next stat holiday and that won't be happening until March... :((((
Well if you two have nothing to do, could you please come over and help me ? I'm taking down Christmas stuff. It takes 3 weeks to put up this amount of stuff UP.
THEN, I have to wash all the window, because I put the little snow thing on. Worse news. The doors and windows are French....soooo...boodles of little tiny panes.
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I would totally come over and help ya out with that, PC. :))) And, I would be lots of help for you by reaching at high places.
Speaking about those snow spray thingees, how did you spray them? I used a can, sprayed and it turned out MESSY! Do you cut out snowflakes and then spray on them? We couldn't figure it out so ended up sticking up snowman window clingees.
Michel wrote:
I'm sitting here waiting for our next stat holiday and that won't be happening until March... :((((
lol, something in common PL. MEAT ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) [/DIV]
LOL Michel... you too, huh? I could always just take a vacation day in Feb....
OMG, I was thinking of the same thing! We should definitely MEAT now!!!!!!!!!
The doors and windows are French
Oh yeah like if I'm gonna fell easly in that trap....
*Arranging his beret, sticking his loaf of bread under the arm and walking away*
RATS !!! You saw right through me Michel (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) !
Purelife, I don't use the spray stuff. It's too hard to control on the tiny windows and a pain to get OFF. I know this sounds worse, but I actually use acrylic paint. I apply it with a little piece of sea sponge...just dab it on. It comes off in a breeze with a spritz of vinegar water.
We need a Vday on the 14th and then an "unofficial" vday on the 15th where all the flowers delivery are cheap and roses are half off. LOL
I apply it with a little piece of sea sponge...just dab it on. It comes off in a breeze with a spritz of vinegar water.
Ah, so it comes off easily, eh? I guess you don't need my help afterall.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif) Well...erm....I really DO need your help. I have 11 windows and 2 french doors. They are kind of like this.
(http://www.energyhawk.com/snaps/heat-b.jpg)
French doors? Are they double doors? Those doors are so pretty. At a company that I used to work for had an owner who LOVED those double french doors. And so, he had a few of these at the office. Beautiful....
ok, I'll help ya. Bring your pool boy. :)
Yikes - it's so dark outside. Looks like it's going to downpour. I wouldn't mind having the power out so that we could be sent home!!!!!!
Ok, now it's bright again outside...what's going on?
You counted 20? I thought you were staring out at a wall. Were you imagining things?
I'm wondering why people went blind in the olden days from fine work in dim lighting (ie sewing, weaving, factory work etc.).
They say today that reading in dim light CANNOT harm your eyes.
But what will they say tomorrow ?
These sesame snaps are so yummy.
I have no socks.
I am toying with my mouse.
Is it a cordless mouse?
No, and I've just stopped toying with it and am stroking my beard instead.
Ah, it looks like you're in a touchy mood where you want to touch to feel things.
My official motto for all my papers this semester will be "i don't give a damn" maybe the emo outlook will get me that A instead of a B+.
There's an Elmo outlook?
lol no
emo
lol looking at urban dictionary for the best definition. hysterical.
A group of white, mostly middle-class well-off kids who find imperfections in there life and create a ridiculous, depressing melodrama around each one. They often take anti-depressants, even though the majority don't need them. They need to wake up and deal with life like everyone else instead of wallowing in their imaginary quagmire of torment.[/p] [p style="font-style: italic;"]Emo conversation!
XxSlavetoAnguishxX: omg my gf just left me
acidburnedsoul: that sux man
XxSlavetoAnguishxX: i blame myself only i'm such an ass *cries*
acidburnedsoul: dude come over to my house and we can cut ourselves together
XxSlavetoAnguishxX: okay *cries*
acidburnedsoul: omg dashboard confessional has a new cd, i preordered it already
XxSlavetoAnguishxX: dude they're my favorite band to self-mutilate to
acidburnedsoul: i prefer to cut myself while watching Napoleon Dynamite on my bigscreen
XxSlavetoAnguishxX: dude that movie is so deep. i cry every time i see it
acidburnedsoul: me too. i hate myself
XxSlavetoAnguishxX: yeah we're such tortured souls, nobody understands how hard life is for us
acidburnedsoul: yeah we got it tough dude. pass the tissues[/p]
or this one:[/p][table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"][tbody][tr][td]
[/td] [td colspan="2"] [div class="def_p"] Like a Goth, only much less dark and much more Harry Potter.[/p] [p style="font-style: italic;"]My life sucks, I want to cry.[/p][/div][/td][/tr][/tbody][/table]hahaha hilarious.
I've never read the definition of "emo" but just had what I thought of them in mind.
OMG, they really think that the world owes them something like they're the only ones going through some disastrous events such as g/f breakups and such...
I better not go on about what I think about them...
pretty much. Emo music is very self centred.
Ben Folds Rocking the suburbs pretty much sums up emo
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUkiFLURt38"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUkiFLURt38[/a]
Let me tell yall what its like
Being male, middle class and white
Its a b*tch, if you dont believe
Listen up to my new cd
Sham on
I got sh*t running through my brain
So intense that I cant explain
All alone in my white boy pain
Shake your booty while the band complains
Im rocking the suburbs
Just like michael jackson did
Im rocking the suburbs
Except that he was talented
Im rocking the suburbs
I take the checks and face the facts
That some producer with computers
Fixes all my sh*tty tracks
Im pissed off but Im too polite
When people break in the mcdonalds line
Mom and dad you made me so uptight
Im gonna cuss on the mic tonight
I dont know how much I can take
Girl give me something I can break
Im rocking the suburbs
Just like quiet riot did
Im rocking the suburbs
Except that they were talented
Im rocking the suburbs
I take the checks and face the facts
That some producer with computers
Fixes all my sh*tty tracks
In a haze these days
I pull up to the stoplight
I can feel that somethings not right
I can feel that someones blasting me
With hate and bass
Sending dirty vibes my way
Cause my great great great great grandad
Made someones great great great great grandaddy slaves
It wasnt my idea
It wasnt my idea
It never was my idea
I just drove to the store
For some preparation h
Yall dont know what its like
Being male, middle class and white
It gets me real pissed off and it makes me wanna say
F**k
Just like jon bon jovi did
Im rocking the suburbs
Except that he was talented
Im rocking the suburbs
I take the checks and face the facts
That some producer with computers
Fixes all my sh*tty tracks these days
Im rocking the suburbs
Youd better look out because Im gonna say f**k
Haven't heard that song before.
But I do like the local group Hedley. Their lyrics are all very angst-y.
I like Hedley too....On My Own (that is their song, right?)
I would conclude from that song, SD, that Emo's definitely have nothing to say. HAHAHAA
the Ben Fold's song? yeah he's making fun in their self pitty of having it "tough" white kid from the suburbs oh what a tough life. lol
Someone please have something interesting or funny to say?
Did you know that United States tops 3rd in the countries with the highest divorce rates?
Maldives is first. Canada isn't on the Top 10.
This thread of uninteresting things is a 'must' read.
I wonder how many calendars people have hanging in their house. So, how many do you have? This includes mini fridge calendars and the mini's.
I have 3.
I have 3 old calenders. Haven't gotten around to hanging up a new one yet :(
I've got two calendars, one of Saskatchewan scenes, the other of British wild flowers.
What do you do with old calendars and diaries? And does everyone keep their old address books?
I recycle the old calendars and keep my day time planners. If the pic on my old calendar is realy nice, I might hang it up.
I am wondering whether to start growing my own ginger, but I've no idea how it's done.
Why not use mirrors instead?
OIC!
This is my third attempt at posting something uninteresting - evidently the other two things I had to say were too interesting as I got cut off half way through writing them.
That was very clever, Gophie. :)
OMG, there are SIX Starbucks locations within a 5 minute walk near my work. HOLY MOLY! Starbucks is in a big demand. The 6th location is opening up near Burrard and Robson.
Cafe Artigiano that is across from Starbucks on Thurlow and Pender are always busy, even moreso than Starbucks.
Are you a coffee drinker, Michel?
Yea...I prefer tea too and have only been to Artigiano a few times in the past couple of years.
Hmmm, something in common. hee hee.. :)
I'll meat if you cook. :)
tea > coffee imo
Nooooooooooooo michel.. we can't break up! (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
Speaking of tea, have you tried Japanese bancha tea, Michel? You'll like it if you like Japanese tea instead of chinese.
Did it have little popcorn in it? There was one green tea that had this and it tasted pretty good.
lol on your miss hello kitty comment.
What is your avatar, Michel?
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My niece is having liver problems, the doctor told her she can't drink green tea. I always thought green tea was good for you?
If I were Justin Timberlake, I wouldn't sing in falsetto.
That's weird JJ. I thought green tea does wonders for liver and I've read so many things about how good it is...
That IS a bit of a surprise JJ. I'd like to know more about that. They talk about green tea like it can grow new limbs for heaven sake.
Anyone for some "tea, Earl Grey, hot"?
I'd like some tea please.
(http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Chamber/2541/food14.gif)
Here you go.
Green tea can be harmful in large quantities
10:00 05 May 2007
From New Scientist Print Edition
Green tea is good for you, but only if drunk in moderation. While the polyphenols in green tea are credited with preventing heart disease and cancer, it seems they can cause liver and kidney damage if consumed in very large quantities, a review of studies into the toxicity of polyphenols has shown.
"People shouldn't be too alarmed by this, but those taking supplements may experience problems," says lead author Chung Yang of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
He stresses that up to 10 small cups of green tea a day is fine. Problems are likely in people who take supplements, which can contain up to 50 times as much polyphenol as a single cup of tea.
Yang's review cites experiments in which rodents and dogs died from liver poisoning when given very large doses of polyphenols. He also reports cases of people with liver toxicity after overdosing on green-tea-based supplements. Their symptoms disappeared when they stopped taking the pills, only to return when they started taking them again (Chemical Research in Toxicology, vol 20, p 583).
Weird. That study doesn't really say anything negative about green tea. The study isn't complete or conclusive yet and the only concerns seemed to be with highly concentrated extracts in pill form. It also says that tea in regualr doses is beneficial to the liver.
I'd get a second opinion....lol
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I'm sorry Michel. You're disquaified.
This thread is for things that AREN'T interesting. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
It's Monday.
PVC is posting a new topic.
I wonder if it's about plastic piping.
PC's new topic isn't about plastic piping.
paper airline ticket? what's that?
lol
I saw my shadow this morning.
You should have gone out the BACK door...would have changed everything. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I'll remember that next year.
So since gophers are smaller than groundhogs does that mean we will only have 3 more weeks of winter? LOL
...and slushy.
So since gophers are smaller than groundhogs does that mean we will only have 3 more weeks of winter? LOL
I'll have to brush up on my gophie-lore. ( I must confess, I didn'tknow there was a difference...or am I thinking of groundhogs and woodchucks ? ) (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) [/DIV]
great, that means more snow. i thought it only rained here?
In another 12 minutes I shall have been longer online at DS than TehBorken.
Wrong Michel, I have a long way to go before I catch up with Queen PC and King Sportsdude.
I have had my best week at work for about six months.
Do tell us what made it the best!
Hard to say. I imagine the main reason to be that I've been totally fed up for several months and then this week a lot of people came in who somehow managed to restore my faith in mankind. You know, not special people, just ordinary, decent, fairly eccentric, salt of the earth types.
That's an awesome insight,Gophie.
Yep, I just wish I could remember it all the time. But I'm sure that it really is in the 'ordinary' that we find the greatest amount of gold, if we have patience enough to mine it.
Gopher wrote:
Hard to say. I imagine the main reason to be that I've been totally fed up for several months and then this week a lot of people came in who somehow managed to restore my faith in mankind. You know, not special people, just ordinary, decent, fairly eccentric, salt of the earth types. [/DIV]
I like the way you think. *blesses*
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I'm having great difficulty in using this board as for some reason everytime I open up something I get into a Polish site and then find it hard to get out again. This is happening on other places as well as DS.
Yea....what he said. Here, take this.
(http://www.nativeremedies.com/images/products/215/WDR001.jpg)
Thanks. Overnight it seems to have done the trick.
Gophie cheats in this thread. He's always sayin interesting stuff. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
I am brain-dead at present.
There you go....see? THAT'S interesting. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c028.gif" border=0]
No it isn't!
Are ya cranky today Gophie ? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/d038.gif" border=0]
No, I've just got a lot on my mind (and a bad cold).
(http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/336034/2/istockphoto_336034_funny_chicken_soup.jpg)
Hope you feel better, Goph.
Awww....sorry Gophie. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
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I've just bought two pairs of trousers.
to wear golfing? just in case you get a hole in one?
Haaaaaah!
This reminds me of a woman I used to work with, one day when she was over-worked to the 'nth degree, she complaineds "People seem to think I'm more than human, they don't realise that I've only got two pairs of hands."
She must have been a fine pianist.
In her time.
She must have been a fine pianist. .
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/TMB/BluebirdNut/Emoticons/Positive/rofl2.gif)
Well, that just might be us tomorrow. Snow tonight!
A bar of dark chocolate with almonds and cranberries is on the table in front of me.
Groan!! Would you move your desk a little closer, please?
Share? With me? Just a piece?
Please?
Too late, it's suddenly gone.
Fine. I'm just not gonna share my avocado with you.
It too, is suddenly .... gone! LOL
Strange how they disappear when they feel threatened.
OK....here's one of those picky food habits I was referring to earlier. I like fruit...and I like dark chocolate....yet I don't like chocolate with fruit in it.
Nuts?
Awww....you shouldn't be calling her names. She is a nice lady.
I know she is, I was just enquiring if she liked her chocolate with nuts even tho' she doesn't like it with fruit.
Yes.....nuts and chocolate....very good. Especially brazil nuts or macadamias or pecans.......
I like fruit in the bar, and especially cranberries.
That reminds me to treat myself to a bag of cranberries tomorrow.
I brought a HUGE bag of chocolate eggs and laid some around my co-worker's desks today. :)
Everytime I see the word co-worker I think of people on a farm.
Gopher wrote:
That reminds me to treat myself to a bag of cranberries tomorrow.
Will I be receiving an invitation to the feast? How about melting some dark chocolate and stirring in the cranberries? Put some whipped cream on top and have a wonderful treat.
I have a saucer of champage awaiting your lapping.
MRROWWR!! Thank you!
*waits patiently for the next episode of As The World Turns with Goph and Kitten*
Exciting, isn't it! [A onclick="ps_copy('input_41');" href="http://www.planetsmilies.com/avatars/animals/3/#"](http://www.planetsmilies.com/avatars/zanimals/zanimals0038.gif)[/A]
"Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives."
The sands of time are running too fast for my liking.
same here. Days go by way too fast.
apparently if you like listening to techno music, you're considered gay by some europeans... (yet they're the ones listening to techno, go figure)
Michel wrote:
ah that's the snow you were talking about yesterday lil me. ski. of course. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif[/img] --
Actually weatheroffice.com said for Vancouver there was going to be snow in higher terrain last night. And they were wrong again!!!
Don't waste your time on weather sites or weather channels.
Here is my fail-proof, always accurate method for weather forecasting.
Stick your head out the window....if it gets wet....take an umbrella.
If it gets white....wear a touque.
If your hair gets messy.....wear a touque.
If it's hot....take your touque off.
It really works.
*also, if the cows are laying down.....it means it's going to rain.
[a href="http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/080320/canada/nb_odd_lotto_1"]http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/080320/canada/nb_odd_lotto_1[/a]
Can bison laying down works too ?
No. Bison are stupid.
Bison are beautiful. They're just dumb.....and they know nothing about the weather. As a matter of fact, they'd make great meteorologists.
It's beautiful here today....has been all week. Had one morning that had a shakey start, but turned nice before noon.
I am wondering why it's so quiet.
Cuz nobody's sayin nuthin.
Ah, that makes sense.
It is frightfully quiet in here today.
Lil Me is having a seance, Michel is breaking in his new shoes, SD is marking a notch on his new 'How Tall are YOU' chart. Lise is AWOL and I think she may have take Kitten along as hostage. purelife is writing resumes, Van is waxing his bicycle seat, Russ is building a new truck from a bag of parts he found in his basement and P.C. remains discombooberated.
hahaha
i'm fretting over papers due tomorrow, went shopping for food, but really wanted to go hiking (damn procrastionation strikes again!) oh well the person that wanted to go hiking as well has the same problems of procrastionating.
kitten has computer issues. I think the machine died again. I remember her talking about the "red light" of death or something.
I just applied and hit the "send application" for this new job! Yipee.... I was really shocked at how extensive my job history was. I actually didn't remember what I did in the past. I have to say that I was impressed. LOL
You rock.
All this job talk makes me wanna drink some red wine before bed. :)
Red wine cures all.
Got a red wine question for you. uhm, if you see this red glump of gook under the cork, what does that mean? is it safe to use? or should I just throw it away....
P.C. wrote:
It is frightfully quiet in here today.
Lil Me is having a seance, Michel is breaking in his new shoes, SD is marking a notch on his new 'How Tall are YOU' chart. Lise is AWOL and I think she may have take Kitten along as hostage. purelife is writing resumes, Van is waxing his bicycle seat, Russ is building a new truck from a bag of parts he found in his basement and P.C. remains discombooberated.[/DIV]
heh heh. she said BOOB Beavis!.
purelife wrote:
Got a red wine question for you. uhm, if you see this red glump of gook under the cork, what does that mean? is it safe to use? or should I just throw it away....
Alcohol will sanitize everything. Its the solution to all the problems (and the cause of it).
heh heh Russ.
pl- it's probably fine. Depending on how I've stored wine, the cork is sometimes wet or goopy. If the wine tastes, ok- drink it.
P.C. wrote:
It is frightfully quiet in here today.
Lil Me is having a seance, Michel is breaking in his new shoes, SD is marking a notch on his new 'How Tall are YOU' chart. Lise is AWOL and I think she may have take Kitten along as hostage. purelife is writing resumes, Van is waxing his bicycle seat, Russ is building a new truck from a bag of parts he found in his basement and P.C. remains discom[span style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"]booberated.[/span]
[hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"]THAT was very entertaining. I didn't know boobs are rated.
purelife wrote: THAT was very entertaining. I didn't know boobs are rated.
Oh they're rated baby !!!!!! (http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/boobs2.gif)
*discombooberated is how my dad used to say it...just to be funny of course.
There are only 8 more working days between me and retirement.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)
Oh, that's exciting and CONGRATS Gophie!
It's not only liberating, but what I've been longing for for so long.
OH MY Gophie !!!! This is wonderful news......certainly doesn't belong in the "I have nothing interesting to Say" thread.
Congratulations !!!! (times a thousand)
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/verschiedene/a056.gif" border=0]
if i didn't eat out, I'd basically be a vegetarian
(http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/pg2/2002/0726/photo/gopher.jpg)
I am in a pensive mood.
I'm nearly there - I finish on Thursday.
so friday is the first day of the rest of your life day? sweet.
Please give him my congratulations.
Thanks. We oldies have to stick together.
I have every intention of doing so - there's much to make up for and one of the first things I want to do is indulge in even more irresponsibility than usual.
My avatar has disappeared and I don't know how to get it back.
That's a really neat magic treak!
This is post no. 121,000 on DS!
Is that something to celebrate?
Yes. Isn't everything?
Cake ?
Maybe. Did SD wash his hands before he baked the cake?
I thought you only had to wash your hands if you're making a vanilla cake.
yes.
P.C. wrote:
I thought you only had to wash your hands if you're making a vanilla cake.
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And for bread dough according to Seinfeld...
...except if it's whole wheat ?
P.C. wrote:
...except if it's whole wheat ?
I used to like whole wheat, maybe not so much now. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/2.gif)
hahahaha JJ.
Isn't that where that lovely earthy flavour comes from ? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
Lots of wholesome crunch in the 12 grain bread...if those things really are grains.
It's all a farce. 12 grains is actually code for a 12 day non-hand washing baking session.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif)
Does anyone know if the sandwich place that used to be in Coquitlam Centre, called Ruffage, is still there....or anywhere ? That bread was THE yummiest ever. It was darker than the black pumpernickle....but soft textured. DE-lish. I used to get the shrimp, avocado, alphalfa sprouts with a skiff of mayo.
Where was this Ruffage place located? In the food court?
I just checked the website and it looks like it's still available. Coquitlam Centre does look different now.
http://www.coquitlamcentre.com/directory/store.cfm?StoreID=42
The brown brick is only on the exterior now- no more brown and orange inside the mall.
No more Woodwards :(
No more Woodwards indeed. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c020.gif" border=0]
So Ruffage is still about ? Wow. I'll have to stop by next time I'm over.
Lil me - do you remember when they started renovating? maybe i'm confusing coq centre with slurey mall
I'm guessing around 7-10yrs ago?
We moved out here 6yrs ago, and it was renovated then.
Surrey Place- is that where SFU Surrey is?
I haven't been there since the reno.
Lil Me wrote:
Surrey Place- is that where SFU Surrey is?
I haven't been there since the reno.
Sure is. T&T is there now along with Winners, Best Buy, Future Shop...
On Monday evening I saw a seagull carrying an onion.
lol Gophie. I think you have grasped the concept of retirement to the maximum.
That must be from your to-do list, Michel.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/2.gif) I think I wounded a salamander.....what to do, what to do. I can't look....I'm afraid he might be maimed.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/2.gif)
Put him in a shoe box and take him to the SPCA.
I've convinced myself he is ok. I couldn't go and look, because I'm not very good at looking at things that might have a leg hanging off or something. So I just came inside. Then I was feeling horrible that he was out there maybe suffering. I mustered up my courage and went to rescue him and he was gone. I'm thinking he might have been playing dead?
Funny, Michel.
I drank a bottle of wine.
LOL Michel (about the dryer)
Did you have to rewash or was everything ok?
sore throat? oh oh...... try gargling salt water. :)
ok, i have nothing interesting to add.
The clouds are moving, one by one and hopefully, the gray clouds will disappear and bring sunshine cuz I heard that today would be a sunny day and that there wouldn't be a wind chill going on and that I'd like to enjoy the sun and and and...
I have a sudden craving for sweet tea.
I am just making a flying visit.
Hi PC and Michel!
I can't wait to tackle summer.
*doesn't start til the stupid dorm is finished*
I swear if I read about cleaning that GD dorm one more time, I'm going to gouge my eyes out. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/p105.gif" border=0]
(http://www.vectorninja.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/cat_06.jpg)
[span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(191, 0, 191);"]DOME CAT![/span][br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(191, 0, 191);"][br style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(191, 0, 191);"][span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(191, 0, 191);"]2 TEH R3SKU![/span]
DOME CAT.....MY HERO ! Thank you for saving my sight.
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Sportsdude wrote:
I can't wait to tackle summer.
*doesn't start til the stupid dorm is finished*
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(http://www.htloz.net/forums/grill/cats/lalala-cat.jpg)
[FONT size=5]LOL[/FONT].....now why couldn't I find that. Goodness knows I looked.
That's PUURRRFECT Lil Me....may I use it. hahahhahaha
Why certainly, P.C.
*passes furry earmuffs*
Let us chant together "LALALALALALALALALA".
Now Skeptic Cat will accuse us of cultish behaviours...
DORM DORM DORM DORM DORM DORM DORM DORM DORM DORM DORM DORM DORMED.
DORM
DORM
DORM
DORM
DORM
DORM
DORM
cleaned.
NO MORE DORM
DORM
GONE
POOF
Kitten and I have made the same number of posts.
Is that a significant number?
Yes, do. 69 is a far more comfortable number.
Michel wrote:
Sadly a secret admirer has blow that all. [/b]
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Am I the only person laughing here?
Lil Me's post:
Michel wrote:
[SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic"]Sadly a secret admirer has [SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]blow[/SPAN] that all. [/SPAN]
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Am I the only person laughing here?
Nope. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Just had a blinding flash of realization that I had sex for the first time 16yrs ago this weekend.
May long weekend on teh Gulf Islands.
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a093.gif" border=0] ....erm.....so eloquent (umm).....and yet so succinct.
[h1 style="margin: 0pt; font-size: 12px;"][font style="font-style: italic;" size="4"][span style="font-weight: normal;"]"I always thought of losing my virginity as a career move." Madonna[/span][/font]
[/h1]
I have a suspicion Madonna lost her virginity long before she had a career.
Michel wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]lol so sixteen years ago a hole has been made into your little carpet ? lol[/div]--
LOL!
[img class=mine_1005221 alt=kitty src="http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/funny-pictures-bear-undresses-first-time.jpg"].
Sneak onto the Metro! I dare you!
ROFL..ya guys are too funny. :)
I have nothing interesting to add.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Watching telenovas on Univision.
They're soo cheasy but the girls are hot.
I say chaps, it's awfully quiet here today.
Isn't it Victoria Day?
Still watching Univision.... The No ugly people allowed channel.
lol
Oh what outrage! the young professional guy just dumped his hot gf for some older woman. Young woman is pissed.
This thread should change it's name, it's becoming far too interesting.
I missed my Univision shows today. :(
My blood pressure is o.k.
This is excellent news. Steak dinner?
Yes, all round excess for the next few days.
I just heard on the radio that girls are flocking to the new H&M store opening up in Pacific Centre in about 20 minutes. There's a line up!!!!!!
I personally wouldn't line up for that, even if they offered gift cards.
Eat to your heart's content Gophie.
Seriously PL? lol why? It's just a store.
Naked servers?
Or better yet. Naked servers on CFM boots.
So they can reach up to the top shelves more easily.
So that they can stretch their [STRIKE]breast[/STRIKE] calf muscles too, right?
I think you'd like H&M, purelife.
VERY reasonably priced.
I don't have any luck shopping there, because most of the styles are for tall Europeons.
Lil Me wrote:
I think you'd like H&M, purelife.
VERY reasonably priced.
I don't have any luck shopping there, because most of the styles are for tall Europeons.
for tall people eh?
Thanks LM. I think that I've been to H&M once at Coq Centre. It was HUGE. I checked out the clothes but didn't have the time to try them on. You're right about it being reasonably priced. They seem to have some nice styles that I'm into. :)
I've never heard of H&M. I just checked out their web site.......HOLY MOLY..... CHEAP PRICES !!!!
lol.....
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It's straight from Sverige
SD - I'm surprised that you didn't copy Wiki's blurb about H&M's history.
why?
Because Wiki had a blurb on H&M and you seem to be into Wiki.
I'm into books. Not wiki. Only thing I use wikipedia for is reading about election results of countries from the begining of 20th century to present.
I've known H&M is from Sweden for years.
Are there other H&M's over there purelife ...or is this the first ?
I think there is one in Lougheed Centre. 3 locations in total that I know of but am not too sure about the others.
Lately, I've been buying most of my tops from Superstore's Joe Fresh clothing collection. There are lots of simple home/lounge stuff that I much prefer. :)
I am considering having a sympathetic pregnancy to keep in tune with Purelife.
(http://ninecooks.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/flour.jpg)
Solidarity with Purelife.
Lol. I guess she's unbromated, too.
LOL!
I just realized that my due date is a week or two before my 3 year term with this company. I really wanted to get my hands on the 3 year umbrella. It's black and London Fog. Darn!
lol corporate gifts.
Well I guess that beats my mom's marble coaster she got for teaching a very long time.
Leaving with one's sanity intact is often enough.
Gopher wrote:
Leaving with one's sanity intact is often enough.
Hey! You sound like Zen Monk. :)
Oh! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Word_Positive/7.gif)
Zen Monk might steal your quote. I would copyright it first.
Zen nun has already done it.
Zen Goph
I hate ADHD symptoms lists.
Difficulties associated with ADHD include:[/p] [ul type="disc"][li]Distractibility [/li][li]Memory problems[/li][li]Disorganization[/li][li]Procrastination[/li][li]Chronic boredom[/li][li]Low self-esteem[/li][li]Chronic lateness
[/li][li]Restlessness[/li][li]Depression[/li][li]Mood swings[/li][li]Anxiety[/li][li]Relationship problems[/li][li]Poor social skills[/li][li]Underachievement[/li][/ul]
I swear this is one giant joke. I've never seen such a indepth list on the plight of ADHD people. This list would be freaking hysterical if it wasn't true.
I've probably got four of them.
Gopher wrote:
Zen nun has already done it.
I utterly refute this statement.
They forgot to add 'over analyzing and thinking too much' then it would be a 100% summary of myself. lol
Difficulties associated with ADHD include:
[UL type=disc] [LI]Distractibility [LI]Memory problems [LI]Disorganization [LI]Procrastination [LI]Chronic boredom [LI]Low self-esteem [LI]Chronic lateness [LI]Restlessness [LI]Depression [LI]Mood swings [LI]Anxiety [LI]Relationship problems [LI]Poor social skills [LI]Underachievement[/LI][/UL] These are difficulties associated with life. I'm almost batting a thousand on that list.....oooblah di, oooblah da.
80% of the time I'd agree with you, but the 20% my experience tells me otherwise.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif) .
Sportsdude wrote:
They forgot to add 'over analyzing and thinking too much' then it would be a 100% summary of myself. lol
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(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/3/17/128502897726250000.jpg)
what does this mean Mr. Catstein?
I am waiting for something to inspire me.
[img class=mine_992431 alt=cats src="http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/funny-pictures-groundhog-ate-flower.jpg"].
Are you inspired ? A beautiful 'Girl Gophie'. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c018.gif" border=0]
Sportsdude wrote:
I hate ADHD symptoms lists.
[p style="font-style: italic;"]Difficulties associated with ADHD include:[/p] [ul style="font-style: italic;" type="disc"][li]Distractibility [/li][li]Memory problems[/li][li]Disorganization[/li][li]Procrastination[/li][li]Chronic boredom[/li][li]Low self-esteem[/li][li]Chronic lateness
[/li][li]Restlessness[/li][li]Depression[/li][li]Mood swings[/li][li]Anxiety[/li][li]Relationship problems[/li][li]Poor social skills[/li][li]Underachievement[/li][/ul]
That ACDC syndrome sounds more like common life adversities. I've been through all of that once or twice or maybe three times in my life so far.
I feel victim to the ADHD symptoms and accidently cooked my rare steak to a med-rare.
Damn boredom and distractability.
I wish I had HDTV.
HDTV.....HAHAHAHAHHAHAAAA !!!!! [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
I wonder what the symptons are for HDTV...I definitely want it, heck I think I have it but I can't find it. Me thinks confusion is a sympton.
Yes...yes....I think that IS a symptom. As well as shockingly crisp vision, and often a glassy eyed dazed look on males and an unnatural possessiveness of the remote control.
ooooo...Desert Rose - Sting is playing! nice song. :)
P.C. wrote:
Yes...yes....I think that IS a symptom. As well as shockingly crisp vision, and often a glassy eyed dazed look on males.
[hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"]
Ah, I better make a mental note of that and check Mr PL's pupils.. So, if it dilates 100x, that's a good thing, right? Or, should I send him to the Doc for a thorough examination and get the Doc's opinion on HDTV?
I think the best course of action, is plenty of fluids....barley based. A pair of worn, but comfortable boxers and an endless supply of savoury snacks.
And one of the side effects is jock itch.
Ouch.
HDTV the love of a man's life, pandora's box.
I thought SEXTV was the man's life.
nah. You get HDTV on a big screen tv. Slowly the TV becomes numero uno in the man's life, everything else disappears into a misty abiss.
I wonder what PC is doing with the BIG PRIZE she won a couple of months ago.
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c003.gif" border=0] .
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/cliparts/Love/6.gif)....
I think it is, it's the picture she posts most often (she must have a hint of vanity?).
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/i070.gif" border=0]
I knew that one would get you two going.
There you have it, an experienced temptress!
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c032.gif" border=0] .
This face ????
[img style="WIDTH: 158px; HEIGHT: 212px" height=297 src="http://tf.org/images/covers/the_wall_dvd_download.jpg" width=158]....looks like THIS face [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c003.gif" border=0] ?????
I don't see it.
[FONT color=#ff00ff]IM SO BORED RIGHT NOW!!!11!1[/FONT]
[FONT color=#ff00ff]IMM CURIOS Y NOBODY SMIET M3 WH3N I CANT WRIET PROPAR ANGLISH???!?!? LOL[/FONT]
You don't get smote for bad English. Bad language maybe....but not bad English. You're doing just fine GF. Besides....who could smite a gentle fawn.
(http://p.webshots.com/ProThumbs/23/51123_wallpaper280.jpg)
P.C. wrote:
You don't get smote for bad English. Bad language maybe....but not bad English. You're doing just fine GF. Besides....who could smite a gentle fawn.
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The Hunter in Bambi of course. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
[span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 255); font-weight: bold;"]TAHTS SO CUT3!!1!1 OMG I WISH I HAD ONE IN MAH BAKYARD!!1!! OMG LOL[/span]
The Hunter in Bambi of course. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
[FONT size=7]SPORTSDUDE !!! [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); height=60 src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c003.gif" width=64 border=0][/FONT]
[FONT size=5]DON'T MAKE ME COME OVER THERE !!! [/FONT]
bam bam
heheheehehehehehe
"We must go deep into the forest."
lol
I think you scared Gentle Fawn away now, SD.
She'll be back.
bam bam
heheheehehehehehe
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a005.gif" border=0] Ye are mean mean mean.
Yipes !
(They didn't find a single one today (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif) )
Please. I'm the most unimposing big person ever. My friend laughs at the idea of me as 'imposing' or scary. lol
Never seen so many Hungarians in a Hungarian movie.
gentle fawn wrote:
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[FONT color=#0000bf]Just look in the mirror.[/FONT]
I've been trying to find a long lost friend but I can't seem to find her. I miss her... (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif) I hope that one day, I can bump into her.
Just found out that another lady in my dept is preggers. She's a Supervisor and she already told the Manager. She's a month behind me. How interesting....
I had lunch with my friend today and she surprised me with a beautiful boquet of flowers for thanking me when I helped her move. :) It's soooo pretty....
bwhahaha I can fly a malpractice suit against a doctor.
Sweet, here come the millions.
LOL I just fell down a flight of stairs. lol goof.
Our neighbours (and great friends) of over 15 years, have just announced that they are moving. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c020.gif" border=0]
Bummer. Sorry for your loss of a neighbour. :(
Major bummer. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a010.gif" border=0]
awwwwwww....PC..sorry to hear.... :( Will you be giving them a special gift so that they remember you and hubby?
ADD: hopefully they're not moving too far?
Far enough to make it unlikely that we will see them more than once every couple years.
Perhaps I could sabotage any potential buyers for their home ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/7.gif)
Oh so they're moving far away?
Yup. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a005.gif" border=0]
off the island to Vancouver far or they're retiring and bought a bungalo in Cabo San Lucas far?
Aw. Sad to have friends or neighbours move away.
My legs are killing me.
I'm tired of hearing, reading, watching this so called growing problem in this bizzare stupid country about the "white working class" and "white women".
This racial crap is annoying. I'm tired of it. It's like the KKK has taken over the media. Pitty the white working class who can't vote for a black guy. *sigh*
Madness.
Couldn't you just not watch it when you see it on tele? Change the channel? And if you're reading an article, couldn't you skip that section?
this is a foreign concept. lol
I read the paper every morning. Only way to get around this stupid talk is reading the foreign papers which I have been mainly the Guardian. Canadian papers are just as bad.
The next few weeks I've got a distraction in the EURO Football (Soccer) Championships.
July Tour de France rolls around
But you can't avoid this, it is everywhere. Commercials on tv, radio, internet, billboards on the highway, bumper sticker nation, yard signs, it's all people talk about unless you follow the Cardinals religiously and I don't.
Only way to avoid all of this is to find a cave somewhere. lol
But you can't avoid this, it is everywhere. Commercials on tv, radio, internet, billboards on the highway, bumper sticker nation, yard signs, it's all people talk about unless you follow the Cardinals religiously and I don't.
Are you referring to the Euro soccer championships?
Maybe it's everywhere where you are but I didn't see anything here....yet? I didn't even know the soccer thing was on until someone told me about it. :P
I'm tired of hearing, reading, watching this so called growing problem in this bizzare stupid country about the "white working class" and "white women".
This racial crap is annoying. I'm tired of it. It's like the KKK has taken over the media. Pitty the white working class who can't vote for a black guy. *sigh*
Madness.
Sorry SD....but how is this different than you referring to everyone you associate with by their race. .... Asian friends, Russian roomates, Chinese gf, dining with the Danish.........etc.
I like dining on Danish. Love Italian dressing. Never played Russian Roulette.
Don't forget the French's.
(http://www.eurowarehouse.com/%5Cimages%5Cproducts%5Cfrench_mustard.jpg)
yes. And I avoid Turkish Toilets.
What about Turkish Delight ?
I don't think you get it they're saying Obama needs to appease stupid white people in order for a person of colour to get their vote and respect. Obama and his 'white problem'.
The soccer stuff is the distraction away from racist america.
I DO get what you're saying.
Russian Roulette, anyone?
No thanks.
Poor kid a couple years ago got a gun out at a party said "hey guys lets play russian roullette" then shot himself. :( Kid was 15.
This shit never ends.
Fox News Channel referred to Michelle Obama as "Obama's baby mama" in a graphic on Wednesday, the latest in a trio of references to the Democratic presidential campaign that have given fuel to network critics. The graphic "Outraged liberals: Stop picking on Obama's baby mama" was flashed during an interview with conservative columnist Michelle Malkin about whether Barack Obama's wife has been the target of unfair criticism. [/p] In the past two weeks, Fox anchor E.D. Hill has apologized for referring to an affectionate onstage fist bump shared by the couple as a "terrorist fist jab," and Fox contributor Liz Trotta said she was sorry for joking about an Obama assassination.
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"Obama's baby mama" was never said on the air. Malkin said during her interview that she had seen no gratuitous or cheap shots taken against Michelle Obama by Republican or conservative critics. [/p] Joan Walsh, a columnist from Salon.com, criticized the graphic on Thursday as a slur. [/p] "Do you try to explain that 'baby mama' is slang for the unmarried mother of a man's child, and not his wife, or even a girlfriend?" Walsh wrote. "Are they racist, or just clueless? Isn't there racism even in their cluelessness, if somebody didn't know what 'baby mama' means, but used it anyway? Even at Fox, won't somebody have to apologize?"
[/p] Hill's "terrorist fist jab" comment came in a tease to a segment on the candidates' body language, and it wasn't repeated during the subsequent interview. She told Fox it was taken from something she had read online. [/p] No matter: "terrorist fist jab" quickly became an online sensation. [/p] Hill apologized on-air four days after she said it. Hill said some people "thought I had personally characterized it inappropriately. I regret that. It was not my intention and I certainly did not mean to associate the word 'terrorist' in any way with Sen. Obama and his wife." [/p] Fox subsequently cancelled Hill's weekday afternoon program as part of a larger reorganization. She remains on staff. [/p] Trotta's assassination joke came May 25 as she commented about how some considered it distasteful for Clinton to refer to Robert F. Kennedy's assassination when explaining why she was staying in the presidential race. [/p] "Now we have what some are reading as a suggestion that somebody knock off Osama," she said, quickly correcting herself. "Obama. Well, both if we could."
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Didn't you just say that you're tired of reading it? Then WHY POST IT?! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Thinking/2.gif)
lol
So we can be all be tired together ? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
*yawns*
Don't yawn. It's contagious.
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Why do my feet get so dry when I wear sandals?
If I wear sweat socks and running shoes, everything is fine.
Same thing happens to me.
I brought this heal/foot cream from Costco. (expensive) but it seems to work and helps.
It's a cool 27 outside, summer is finished.
probably. I'm sounding like a retired Floridian complaining that its too cool now. 27, freezing. lol
It's getting around 13 for a low around here. Unheard of for June. FREEZING. BRRR
brrrr
hahaha
On my cell phone bill it is accidentally set up looking like I'm married. lol
Say hello to your igloo for me.
Is the board working properly? It's taking me an age to post anything.
Hi Goph!
Hi Lil Me!
Hiya Gophie. How was your trip?
.
purelife...HUGGGZZZZ
Are u still awake? Ok calm down.
Call the 24 hour nurse line. The nurse will tell you what to do, k?
[h2]BC Nurseline:[/h2] [img alt="Telephone" src="http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/images/webphone.gif"] 1-866-215-4700
Vancouver: (604) 215-4700[/p] Deaf and hearing-impaired
toll-free province-wide: 1-866-TTY-4700[/p] Puts you in touch with a Registered Nurse who will answer your questions about: [/p] [ul] [li]symptoms[/li][li]health concerns[/li][li]recommended course of action[/li][li]when to see a health professional[/li][li]further health resources[/li] [/ul] This is a 24 hour line. [/p]
Stay strong PL!
lol A high school friend just got engaged, she must be pregnant.
Always looking on the bright side hey, SD. [img onclick="selecte('sleepy.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/sleepy.gif" border=0]
[SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18px"][FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff]Always Look on the Bright Side of Life[/FONT][/SPAN][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]
Some things in life are bad,
They can really make you mad,
Other things just make you swear and curse,
When you're chewing life's gristle,
Don't grumble,
Give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best.
And...
Always look on the bright side of life.
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Always look on the light side of life.
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
If life seems jolly rotten,
There's something you've forgotten,
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you're feeling in the dumps,
Don't be silly chumps.
Just purse your lips and whistle.
That's the thing.
And...
Always look on the bright side of life.
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Always look on the right side of life,
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
For life is quite absurd
And death's the final word.
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
Forget about your sin.
Give the audience a grin.
Enjoy it. It's your last chance, anyhow.
So,...
Always look on the bright side of death,
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Just before you draw your terminal breath.
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Life's a piece of shit,
When you look at it.
Life's a laugh and death's a joke it's true.
You'll see it's all a show.
Keep 'em laughing as you go.
Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
And...
Always look on the bright side of life.
Always look on the right side of life.
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Always look on the bright side of life!
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Always look on the bright side of life!
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Always look on the bright side of life!
[[/SPAN][FONT color=#0000ff][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]whistle[/SPAN][/FONT][SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px"]]
Always look on the bright side of life!
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bwhahaha
Yes I am. Last 10 friends who have gotten married were forced because they didn't use 'protection' because condom use around here doesn't exist. St. Louis area has one of the highest rates of diseases in the country.
Nobody at 21 gets married these days to someone who's just getting out of high school that quickly these days around here.
It's either
She's pregnant or Economic Reasons.
Plus this kid is a goof ball hasn't finished school, dropped out of one university, said he 'picked up smoking because its cool', and acts like a wannabe bad ass poser.
Call me skeptic cat. lol
I'm just calling in to say Hi.
Hi ShyT. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/c025.gif" border=0]
I almost took a header off my roof a few minutes ago. (again)
I think it's karma.
Hiya ShyT. Nice to meet you. :)
SD - Did she get "knocked" up? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/1.gif)
No idea PL, I only know the guy.
I can't wait to have some tuxedo cake from Save On Foods. YUMMEE!
I can't wait to take action against my former employers who still owe me some money.
Somebody say "Time after Time"
cue the musik!
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ5LmQmQZqg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ5LmQmQZqg[/a]
My kitchen smells absolutely wonderful right now.
I cleaned up a maple syrup spill with the "light blue" Pine Sol.
It smells like a scented beeswax candle in there!!!
Mmmmm....PineSol and Maple syrup. I think you might be onto something. CALL THE PATENT DEPARTMENT !!!!!!
Harumpgh. I will!
lol......this is the picture of 'Harumph'.....(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
OK.....breathe. Breathe.....and think.
Oh you call that perfume instead of cologne? That's so European of you. ;)
Calling it perfume or cologne is not a cultural thing. They are two completely different things....in Canada and the US as well.
Oh de toilet ((http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) ) is cologne. Water based. Perfume is a concentrated 'oil' based.
I know Eau is water.....I was being a doofus. I was trying to point out that it's not a cultural thing to call it one way or the other....they are called different names because they are different things.
My European friend who is the Russian version of me basically, said "no no It's not cologne it's perfume." I responded saying "well where I grew up nobody calls it perfume, it's cologne." He wouldn't believe until I showed him at a local mall here in St. Louis.
cologne- men's perfume
perfume - women
Simple. Your Russian friend is misinformed...and so are you.
I would find it hard to believe that you could not get any of these fragrances in Missouri. I'll send you my $100 dividend if this is true.
[A href="http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Perfumes%20&%20Colognes:4157-Gender=Women's:4568-Fragrance%20Type=Cologne"]http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Perfumes%20&%20Colognes:4157-Gender=Women's:4568-Fragrance%20Type=Cologne[/A]
I'm not talking about a type of perfume. I'm talking about names. Its like a women's and men's restroom.
doesn't matter what type or brand
When you say perfume the attendant will take you to women's fragrances.
Cologne is a code word for the men's section doesn't matter what type.
Lately though they want everyone to say fragrance. PC I guess.
I'm not talking about a type of perfume either. You DO have women's cologne in Missouri.....check it out. Go to Sears and ask to see some women's cologne. They have it.
I know they do. We call that perfume, what I'm talking about has nothing to do with types. Just a blanket term to separate the style for both.
Because 'WE' call it perfume, doesn't make it perfume.
My European friend who is the Russian version of me basically, said "no no It's not cologne it's perfume." I responded saying "well where I grew up nobody calls it perfume, it's cologne." He wouldn't believe until I showed him at a local mall here in St. Louis.
cologne- men's perfume
perfume - women
You contradict yourself.
Anyways.....nice sparring with you....lol
I'm off to bed.
Alright cool, I had fun. :)
good night
Let us know when you've done it!
The experts say a plane ticket will go up by 20-30 dollars by the end of the summer. If they do, plus the 30 dollars for checked in baggage, the train to Chicago-Seattle-bus to Vancouver will be cheaper by 80 bucks. I'm taking the train. choo choo
I have at last received all the money that was owing to me by my former employers (two months to the day after I left).
Apparently my rock is falling apart.
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Bummer. I must alert the others.
[p class="textBodyBlack"][span id="byLine"][/span]"I think Obama would be a disaster, and there's a lot of reasons," said Pollard, explaining the rumors he had heard about the candidate from friends he goes camping with. "I understand he's from Africa, and that the first thing he's going to do if he gets into office is bring his family over here, illegally. He's got that racist [pastor] who practically raised him, and then there's the Muslim thing. He's just not presidential material, if you ask me."
[/p][p class="textBodyBlack"][span id="byLine"][/span]But on a recent visit to his son's auto shop, Peterman overheard misinformed customers talking again about a Muslim in the White House. [/p] [p class="textBodyBlack"][span id="byLine"][/span]"I don't know. The whole thing just scares me," Peterman said. "I'm almost starting to feel like the best choice is not voting at all." [/p] [p class="textBodyBlack"][span id="byLine"][/span]The truth squad
So far, those who have pushed the truth in Findlay have been rewarded with little that resembles progress. Gerri Kish, a 66-year-old born in Hawaii, read both of Obama's autobiographies. She has close friends, she said, who still refuse to believe her when she swears Obama is Christian. Then she hands them the books, and they refuse to read them. "They just want believe what they believe," she said. "Nothing gets through to them." [/p] [p class="textBodyBlack"][span id="byLine"][/span]The new advertisement running in Findlay, in which Obama is pictured with his white mother and white grandparents as talks about developing a "deep and abiding faith in the country I love" while growing up in the Kansas heartland, is dismissed by residents of College Street as the desperate lies of another dishonest Washington politician. And they say that Obama's moves to put distance between himself and the Muslim community, with his campaign declining invitations to visit mosques and Obama volunteers removing two women in head scarves from the camera range at a rally in Detroit last week are just a too-late effort to disguise his true beliefs. [/p] [p class="textBodyBlack"][span id="byLine"][/span]For the past month, two students from the University of Findlay have spent their Tuesdays nights walking from door to door in the city to tell voters about Obama. Erik Cramer and Sarah Everly target Democrats and swing voters exclusively, but they've still experienced mixed results. Sometimes, at a front door, they mention their purpose only to have a dozen rumors thrown back at them and the door slammed "People tell us that we're in the wrong town," Everly said. [/p] [p class="textBodyBlack"]
[span id="byLine"][/span][/p][p class="textBodyBlack"]Good grief not this shit again, looks like I know what my 'job' will entail on the 5th. Midwesterners.
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Doesn't anyone have something less interesting to say?
I had some more halva today. It's sooo yummee but really rich.
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Test your average reaction time.
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rofl [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/figuren/g010.gif" border=0]
I am thinking of writing a satirical guide to retirement
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/79/BayerHeroin.png)
Heroin still legal as a prescription in the UK under the name diamorphine.
I have just had my first experience of lawn bowling.
And will it become a new Goph retirement hobby?
Quite possibly, but as yet I'm not sure - it was far more difficult that I imagined, however as I won I have arranged another 'go' for next week. My intention though is to try at least one new thing every couple of weeks and then select whichever I decide Iike the most.
Sweet Lawn Bowling Batman!
:)
Its 4th of July and I just realized something while looking at the weather map on the Weather Channel.
I'm two train trips home (going two different ways) away from seeing all of the 48 minus Main, Vermont and New Hampshire. I'll see the last 3 whenever I head over to Montreal in the near future. Alaska should be easy, I'll just take the ferry to Prince Rupert then another ferry to Ketchikan a place I've always wanted to visit. Then Hawaii. Unless you count Puerto Rico.
Canada I want to do in a train ride get a pass from VIA where I can get off where ever I want and then get back on.
The writing's on the wall.
[A href="http://www.picturesofwalls.com"]http://www.picturesofwalls.com[/A]
no idea. :(
I've been at the pool.
Cool!
I could do with a couple of litres of Lil Me's cleansing tea.
Lots of detox and laxative teas in the health food store, Goph.
Drink the tea at night and stay home in the morning.
I'm eating a ton of dried dates at the moment.
That should work. Have lots of liquid with it, too.
Two beers coming up shortly
That sounds like a good plan. Maybe add some water and follow it with a cup of coffee later on.
Fortify yourself with the mate de coca, and you'll be fine...
Well I'm watching the fireworks.
Next year I'll be in person, this year, katkam. lol
Yeah lots of people on Burrard Bridge this year. They've set up motorist trucks and cordoned off the nearest lane to the sidewalk.
ahh. Well there's always KatKam.
yeah. Who's there? Can't remember who said was going.
Ah. Yeah, I might bike to this next year, if I've got nothing better to do. lol
Yeah shouldn't be too hard. Beats a car.
Yeah, plus its harder with no skytrain from west end...
I do want to bike to Stanley Park then bike around and back. I know that will take all day.
I bet you can see this from Jericho.
You could probably see the fireworks from the UBC pointe, SD. Museum of Anthropology facing North-ish.
Ah I see. Well which ever is closest. The bike route ends in Jericho, doesn't go into Gordon Campbell's neighbourhood then starts again outside his neighbourhood. lol
That's why I thought of Jericho.
Michel wrote:
It's hard to go downtown here even when there's no fireworks. big waste of time and money (parking expensive).
Totally agree.
I know how to solve that, Michel.
Play hokey for the day. ;)
Woah, late work schedule you've got, Michel.
I could do with a beer (or two).
Forever? What a depressing thought.
Ah normality. I've got a month left and then normal life begins again. Although I complained today to "the boss" protesting saying "Ich will ein Leben!" over and over again. "The boss" wasn't amused threatened with no late night shift work = no school. Verdammt! ugh. lol
*phones SPCA*
Animal Cruelty! Animal Abuse!
I've just had my third experience of lawn bowls.
What are lawn bowls?
Its lawn bowling.
They play it at Queen Elizabeth Park, I remember seeing a club on tv one night.
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Hope you're enjoying your first summer of retirement, Goph.
If I take a flight that's STL-Edmonton-Vancouver, do I go through immigration in Edmonton or Vancouver? I wonder if Edmonton's Immigration is as long as Vancouver's?
Do you get off the plane in Edmonton?
Hey, I was gonna ask that question too!
DUH. I just realized why my bikini waxing project was going badly.
The hair isn't long enough to adhere to the wax. Needs to be 1/4". That's why I kept ripping off layers of skin, but no hair. DUH.
LOL....The Project.
Lil Me wrote:
DUH. I just realized why my bikini waxing project was going badly.
The hair isn't long enough to adhere to the wax. Needs to be 1/4". That's why I kept ripping off layers of skin, but no hair. DUH.
Pictures Please!!!!!!!
'How To' pics ?
Sportsdude wrote:
If I take a flight that's STL-Edmonton-Vancouver, do I go through immigration in Edmonton or Vancouver? I wonder if Edmonton's Immigration is as long as Vancouver's?
if you deplane and not kept in a holding lounge you will go thru customs
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P.C. wrote:
'How To' pics ?
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I haven't checked, but I'm sure there are some on e-how or wikihow.
Yeah I get off the plane. This is for Christmas going back trip. Louie-Mr. Ed- Van
The plane gets off at Ed then an hour and 10 minutes later a new flight to Van.
Well we're already figuring out how I should get home for Christmas, its too expensive to fly both ways so its train then fly. Or train and drive with a childhood friend in Minneapolis to St. Louis then fly. lol Getting excited. hahaha for Christmas.
Bus?
Bus is super expensive and pointless.
Well a bus is the most expensive option. The cheapest is the train, but I can't take the train back.
P.C. wrote:
[SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic"]'How To' pics ?[/SPAN]
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I haven't checked, but I'm sure there are some on e-how or wikihow.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif)I should clarify that this was my response to 49ers request for pics. I, on the other hand will pass on the pictorial. [/DIV]
lol.
Ladies- have any of you intentionally messed with your menstrual cycles (ie delayed or skipped a period) using pills? If so, I'd like to hear your results. PM me.
^^^^
says Uncle Pervy Cat.
I've never used Firefox, is there an advantage over IE or is it more of an anti-microsoft thing?
Hmmm. Maybe I'll play with it today (on the company laptop) Is the e mail an integrated part of it? Can you import existing bookmarked pages for IE? How about contacts from outlook express?
Sawdust wrote:
Hmmm. Maybe I'll play with it today (on the company laptop) Is the e mail an integrated part of it? Can you import existing bookmarked pages for IE? How about contacts from outlook express?
[hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"]Yep, you can certainly import all of that information. I've done it before but I can't remember what I did though... sorry. :(
Hi PL, thanks for the info.
About your dilated exam, it's no biggie to go through. It allows the Optometrist to get a much better look at the structures at the back of the eye. Think of the view as looking through a porthole(undilated pupil) or a picture window (dilated pupil)
With a correction like yours, it is very important to ensure the retina & lattice are in good shape.
Found one ex-bf on FB. Haven't seen him for 15 years. Have to say, I'm slightly embarassed about contacting him, because my life was a veritable train wreck back then.
hahaha. If people from my past find me I get the "keep in touch" pm which means "I found you, I don't like what you've become" because they will talk to other people in my past and just ignore me. Then eventually they delete me. Can't trust anyone.
Maybe they can't trust you?
Hmm I don't think that's the case. I go to the ends of the Earth for people, I'm too nice to people and they end up running me over. Take simple things like emails. If someone emails me, I will email them back. I don't ignore people. Most of these people are into themselves too much to notice or they hold long standing grudges or always want to look down on me.
This is a long shot, but......do ya talk politics ?
Nope. I've said before, I'm not political in person. Only on my facebook page, and in writing is when I become 'political'. In person I come off as a centrist, but I hate talking about politics unless I'm with my dad. I like the journalistic aspect of politics. I don't go up to people and say not this is how I see the world, this is how it needs to be etc that would be an activist, which I am not, I find activism boring and a waste of time in this climate. I never got along with the Nanaimo political crowd because of that. All they could talk about to me is "Hey Yankee Boy go home" or "You know SD, America and its evil empire of Imperialism full of war criminals who kill" etc. I'd go to political meetings and want to talk about gardening with the greenies. lol
Sad. I had the feeling that you enjoyed campus life and getting involved in causes and writing for the newspaper.
I do, just I haven't found the right people to be around who don't judge me by my nationality. Only the Internationals seem to be accepting of who I was in Nanaimo. Everybody else was all suspecious it was so annoying. I won't be the only American on campus anymore thank god at UBC lol Americans actually hold leadership positions in clubs and stuff. So the anti-americanism doesn't seem to be as prevalent (outside of the goof balls at the SDS group). There's two people I keep in contact in Nanaimo, they both wished the same thing for me at UBC, that I could find more people like me and not what I experienced in Nanaimo. I'm still going to do stuff with the newspaper or radio. Its what I like to do.
SD wrote: Nope. I've said before, I'm not political in person. Only on my facebook page, and in writing is when I become 'political'.
Sorry. I thought we were talking about people finding you on facebook.
Well it goes hand in hand. Everybody talks to everyone on facebook. Nobody posts on my Wall I have to post on theirs and I most likely won't get a reply back. As my roommate says "If you have to call them in order to do something and they don't ever call you, then they're not your friends." If you go by the 'calling me, texting me, leaving something on facebook, msn etc' I've got 2 friends, both of whom were my roommates. *shrugs*
lol.
Went to Losers, WalCrap and StupidStore.
It is evident, that you love to shop Michel. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
Buy anything good?
I was at Lougheed Mall WalCrap late last night. HUGE line-ups for 2 cashiers open.
Walmart doesn't close at 7? wow.
Nanaimo 7pm everything shuts down. lol
11pm for Lougheed Mall.
24hrs during Xmas.
Wal Mart Nanaimo
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City: Nanaimo
Province: BC
Postal Code: V9T 6N8
Main Intersection:ISLAND HIGHWAY & AULD'S RD
Phone: 250-390-2344
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lol SD.....they musta saw ya comin. Been open til 11 for years.
I was thinking of the silly mall. 6pm on most days.
wtf is that seriously. 6pm
laughable.
Then again downtown nanaimo except for the pubs closes down at 5:30pm.
The Dead Zone.
That Walmart sucks anyway as do most.
Oh forgot to mention. I was invited to the private opening of the Obama headquarters in my part of town, apparently I said "hey you need an office in my part of town" when they weren't planning on one. Anyway I got a call from the head person of the area saying I was invited (its a private event). Would of gone, got a German Final that night. lol I said I'd come by the day after. They'll probably get me working in the office.
Took the cue from my buddy in Minneapolis, he told me to work out. lol
Need the exercise or I never accomplish anything.
I think so. I go there about twice a year.
Michel wrote:
Oh that reminds me, there was a lot of outlet there close to the WalCrap in New westminster, but I didn't check those. Are they worthwhile?
[hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"]They're ok. But they're not my type of stores..not into the clothing and shoe stores they have there. Whenever we go, MrPL hits Walmart, Best Buy and EB Games. I just follow.
Have you checked out the Marine and Byrne area, Michel? There's a HUGE Homesense, Winners, Michel's, The Shoe Company and across the street there's Canadian Tire, PriceSmart, London Drugs, Kin's, Marble Slab (yummy icecream!) and other stores...
Oh, and for fresh (and cheap) veggies and fruits, there's Langley Farm Markets on Kingsway (can't remember the cross street). Drive east from Metrotown.
We live in the same area. Hey - we might bump into each other!
You'll like it there. HUGE! Just drive along 10th Avenue.
There's a Sears Outlet store by Lougheed Mall that is pretty good. I have found some good deals there.
ADD: Have you ever been to JYSK, Michel? They have some good home stuff for cheap.
I suggest that Michel go back to Queensborough next weekend. He can go shoe shopping! Then he can post pictures of his new shoes and make Goph jealous.
bwahaha.
This from urbandictionary.com
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[DIV class=example]Me and my girlfriend thought we would join the ranks of the prestigious mile high club, but had to take the train home instead. We went for the meter high club instead, but forgot that they can throw you off a train a lot easier than a plane. [/DIV][/DIV][/TD][/TR][/TBODY][/TABLE]
That cbc show?
yeah it's to the point that if you're a guy and you talk about re-decorating, you must be gay, since all the tv shows feature gay guys.
I don't care either.
Gopher wrote:
I don't care either.
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Sounds like sour grapes!
I thought we were still talking about shoes.
Ulp. I thought Goph's comment was about shoes.
Apparently not.
My bad.
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Thanks, I needed it.
Speaking of ZAP!, have you ever put your finger at a bug zapper? The handheld ones?
I did...for curiosity sake and also as a dare from MrPL and omg..... ZAP indeed!
(http://img.alibaba.com/photo/11269652/Rechargeable_Bug_Zapper.jpg)
Michel wrote:
Keep that away from your genitals, this is ain't Abu Graib Club Med.
I see that you're in that mood again.....
Sorry for what, Mister? Now you gave me the dirty mind for imagining things... it could be a prop for bdsm... (or whatever you call it nowadays.)
on the side note.. my left jaw has been hurting.. i can't probably open my jaw without hearing this "click" and to close it hurts even more.. grrrrr!
tmj pl?
I don't think so...I had this problem before and it corrected itself but this one wasn't as worse as the last one I had...
dunno why i'm getting it in the first place... me thinks I was biting and gritting my teeth in my sleep.
That's probably it then, teeth grinding.
I need one of those level ruler to properly align myself. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif)
lol. Michel's awake now. lol
Sportsdude wrote:
lol. Michel's awake now. lol
Which Michel?
The other one.
Gopher wrote:
The other one.[/DIV]
Ah! Please don't leave things up to my imagination. Specificity is crucial.
purelife wrote:
[em][/em]Which Michel?
Ooops! Spoke in the wrong language! lol
Bah my bi-lingualism is acting up today.
Wieso?
Haven't's a clue.
Want to learn a new language? Here's a simple guide to the Mizzeran language.
[a href="http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/%7Emostone/fun/slang.htm"]http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mostone/fun/slang.htm[/a]
kristin kreuk cut her hair. lol
Sportsdude wrote:
kristin kreuk cut her hair. lol
And I cut my nails.
cool. lol
...and I cut the chee........no wait...
Ew.
lol
anyway this is the worst summer on record for the farm. Of a 3,000+ acre farm, they'll only plant 800 acres due to all the flooding and rain.
P.C. wrote:
...and I cut the chee........no wait...[/DIV]
Hey, who moved my cheese?
DS's most wanted, P.C's cat.
I thought what was most wanted was P.C's costume that she's showing off on her avatar.
I do not know, I think we'll have to consult Sheriff Michel on that one, see if it warrants a thorough investigation.
We have our annual tenant party and it's happening next week. I can't wait! Lots and lots of good food, eye candy and amazing prizes. I hope I win something.
Cool!
Is that like a block party?
Kinda like that. It's for everyone in our building. I notice many downtown buildings have this kind of party... a Tenant Appreciation party. Ours would be more private because it's on the patio but others have it outside.
They have caricatures and music....
Oh very cool. Sounds like a block party to me, which is great. My cousin lived in an apartment complex, didn't know her neighbours, so it's good that everybody gets together as you are a community.
So then they're like Oregon?
Yeah and there's the abundance of Vancouver's and using the word 'west'. My parents think I'll live in West Vancouver because its in the Western part of Vancouver.
Or streets that stop and then start somewhere else, like all the streets that run into PNE and then start up again past the PNE and highway, but aren't connected.
Usually when streets end, they end. lol
Imagine your first day at the job as a pizza delivery person and you had to deliver on one of those streets. Talk about confusing.
My pupil dilation experience wasn't that bad... it didn't smell and my eyes didn't bulge... but the light hurt!
I can find my way around Vancouver with one eyeball tied behind my back.....but whenever I get into those other areas.....Langley, Ladner, Surrey....etc. I WILL get lost every time.....no matter how many times I go there.
lol. P.C. is it because the streets curve like a web? (sprawl)
Good to here purelife, that it went well.
I get confused driving around Poco/Coquitlam highways all the time. It took me a while figuring out how to get to Coq. Centre instead of heading over the Port Mann. I also get even more confused when a Highway becomes something else and then reconnects somewhere else. ie. Lougheed Highway!
No...it's because it's all numbers.....no names. I can find streets with names.....Broadway and Main (names....not area....lol)......but not with 132nd Ave and 164th Street.....(or whatever the case may be). Names will stick with me....numbers, not so much.
Me too, PC. I can't remember the avenues and streets....120th street and 18th avenue. It takes me a while to figure out that the avenues are east/west and the streets are north/south... New West is confusing for me...
Oh of course they do! lol We are visual people.
You can put an image on names and not numbers. Car manufacturers are the best example. Imagine if the Mustang was called the 325m or something. lol
B-52 isn't that a band? lol hehe
Just saying, people can put places to names of familiarity, Madison Ave, Bay Street, Champs-Élysées, Red Square, Downing Street, Pennsylvania Ave., Wall Street, Abbey Road, Bourbon Street, Fleet Street, Piccadilly Circus etc.
Although the only bucking the trend I can think of street wise is 42nd Street and 5th Ave. I can't think of any other numbered famous streets.
lol The idea of Broadway being 253st is hilarious.
*starts singing 'On 253st'*(//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) hilarious.
lol
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I have managed to get my two year old fridge exchanged for a new one, at no charge.
So you got a brand new fridge! That works out well, Gophie.
Sweet baby Jesus! Mizzou's ranked #7 in the pre-season coaches college football poll.
Michel wrote:
Oh no, one of the secretary has begun to bring chocolate again, now all the others will bring some like last year and everybody wil get fat. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
What? You don't like to see fat people? Oh, I am shocked! ;)
This day is going by sooooo slowly... and I hardly got a thing done.
Just think weekend, weekend, weekend.
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Sea to Sky could open this weekend.
I bet it's hard to resist temptation. At our work, December is the worst month...we get so many goodies...all fattening!
I'll eat 1 or 2 but that's it. lol
lol. When I'm hungry, I usually go for left overs from dinner or junk food.
Did you know when you think you're hungry (usually late at night) you are just thirsty. At least that's the way it is for me.
lol.
No, I am saying those 1:30 in the morning I'm hungry moments, when I'm just dehydrated. lol
Woah I've never had so much fun tracking a package I sent on FedEx. lol I'm bored.
I have never had a mosquito bite and hardly any other insect bite either - they just don't like me.
You are very fortunate indeed, Goph.
I should patent my pheramones.
That's amazing Gophie... you're very lucky indeed.
I get eaten alive!
A dollar fifty ?
The copper is probably worth more than the value of the pennies.
Did you count it Michel or did you make the Teller do it? Did you show her your zoom lens?
I say, if you're going to play with something, make sure it's something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
[a href="http://www.barackobamaantichrist.blogspot.com/"]http://www.barackobamaantichrist.blogspot.com/[/a]
omg. lol
1-0 is a disgracefully low score against capitalist pigs.
I wonder who lives at no.1984?
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Oh, that's not fun.
Change of plans for the trip this weekend. Springfield, Branson and Oklahoma. woot.
No family down there, looking at the university down there for my sister.
Yeah I don't have any ties to Mizzer-ah, need to take my passport, it's a foreign land.
bwhaha. To most people who first visit Mizzer-ah they immediately say its like the movie Deliverance and O Brother where art thou.
I've never been to Mizzer-ah, but I honestly don't see anything wrong with darn-tootin good people living the small town life. If you're happy, and you've got good friends and neighbours, who needs fancy politics and a global world view?. Really.
Some people are comfortable with who they are and where they're from.
Others fly away from the nest and go find their dreams elsewhere.
ADD: Maybe I'll get chased out of Mizzer-ah because I aint white.
Lil Me wrote: I've never been to Mizzer-ah, but I honestly don't see anything wrong with darn-tootin good people living the small town life. If you're happy, and you've got good friends and neighbours, who needs fancy politics and a global world view?. Really.
Some people are comfortable with who they are and where they're from.
Others fly away from the nest and go find their dreams elsewhere.
Well said Miss Me.
*bursts into song*
[font size="+1"]Small Town[/font] [dd]( John Cougar Mellencamp )
Well, I was born in a small town
And I live in a small town
Prob'ly die in a small town
Oh, those small communities
All my friends are so small town
My parents live in the same small town
My job is so small town
Provides little opportunity
Educated in a small town
Taught the fear of Jesus in a small town
Used to daydream in that small town
Another boring romantic that's me
I've seen it all in a small town
Had myself a ball in a small town
Married an L.A. doll and brought her to this small town
Now she's small town just like me
No, I cannot forget where it is that I come from
I cannot forget the people who love me
Yeah, I can be myself here in this small town
And people let me be just what I want to be
Got nothing against a big town
Still hayseed enough to say
Look who's in the big town
But my bed is in a small town
Well, I was born in a small town
And I can breathe in a small town
Gonna die in this small town
And that's prob'ly where they'll bury me ...[/dd]
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/musik/f010.gif" border=0] .
lol. Thanks for the moral support!
You have a lovely voice.
lol It's a cultural thing, like I said in the pictures thread it started with the civil war. It used to be funny mock people who said Mizzer-ah and they'd mock us for saying Missor-ee. Then the politics get involved when you reach a certain age, and now the media talks about the two Missouri's and you become aware of each other and why you are different.
Its annoying and then the Missouri Republican party refuses to call the state Missor-ee and that when politicians come here to St. Louis and KC they say it to our faces Mizzer-ah (aka haha in your face and no we don't care about you, money will go to the boonies, but vote for us). It would be the equivalent of somebody going to the PQ convention and saying 'Canada forever, Quebec blows'.
Same goes for people who say Illinoise instead of Illin-oye. Illinoisians see this as a cut down and ignorance. One thing to know about Midwesterners, they don't like southern influences who 'muck it up'. It's a pure-laine attitude and it shows in how Midwesterners are brought up over southerners. So when you have a state that has 2 strong influences, you'll get your battles. It's a dog eat dog world. East coast west coast make fun and mock the Midwest, midwesterners mock southerners, southerners mock east coast west coast.
I had a close encounter to a potential embarrassing moment tonight.
I rushed to the car and this lady who was walking her dog said to me "Honey, you have your skirt in your panties." I thanked her a gazillion times and she replied "I would want someone to do the same for me."
Yeek - luckily it wasn't a guy and no guys were around.
A huge transformer just blew up outside, sounded like a bomb went off.
System-slaves beware! I've at last started writing my retirement book.
Apparatchiks one and all!
wind? (no idea)
Hmm, I can't figure out reasons for hearing things too. There's a train that goes by every couple of hours ago miles away from here and some days you here it, others you don't.
oh okay. hmmm
Well I didn't live too far from the harbour in Nanaimo and at night when the ships would roll in I'd hear them every once in a while, even though they came everyday.
Was it foggy?
I just brought up the fog issue because the days where I would hear the ships start singing were days that were foggy or days I couldn't see the strait outside my window.
Hmm lol.
They're coming to get us.
I just brought up the fog issue because the days where I would hear the ships start singing were days that were foggy or days I couldn't see the strait outside my window.
Could that have been the fog horns you were hearing SD ?
P.C. wrote:
[em]I just brought up the fog issue because the days where I would hear the ships start singing were days that were foggy or days I couldn't see the strait outside my window.[/em]
Could that have been the fog horns you were hearing SD ? --------------------
Oooooh, Sooo that's what they're used for, lol.
I always thought they went off when a ship comes into harbour no matter what. lol
It's pouring again. Strange summer continues. Its not suppose to rain this much.
They're to substitute lighthouses when fog makes them redundant. I kind of like their sound....yet I'm not too crazy about fog.
Really? Every time it fogged up and fog horns were sounding I got goose bumps thinking of those maritime towns I read in children's book as a child. Then again, I never grew up around ports, so all that stuff fascinates me.
Your books had foghorns ?
Yeah the most peaceful days I had were the super foggy ones.
Another bear killed in Coquitlam. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c020.gif" border=0] That's two in two days.
I heard. :(((
If they would stop blaming people for putting bird seed out, or incorrectly disposing of their garbage......and focus on the fact that we are ripping their homes apart to build ours......they might understand the problem a little better.
Yesterday I went blackberrying.
Mmmm blackberries. Will you make some jams or jelly Gophie ? Or eat 'em plain.
Eat 'em plain, freeze 'em, stew 'em - and anything else you can do with 'em.
Have you ever made a fruit compote Gophie ?
Does anyone want a raspberry?
(anyone remember the DV thread all about raspberries?) ;)
LOL! GOOD ONE MICHEL!
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/8.gif) You're killing me here, Michel. ROFLMAO!
Camping next weekend! Can't wait! We're going to pitch up our tent in our backyard just to make sure nothing is missing.
purelife wrote: Camping next weekend! Can't wait! We're going to pitch up our tent in our backyard just to make sure nothing is missing.
Well....while the tent is pitched....you might as well save on gas and stay a couple nights. You could call it 'Fantasy Camping'. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c032.gif" border=0]
I have a funny feeling in my bones that PC is speaking from experience. Please, do tell us more about "Fantasy Camping" or whatever you'd like to call it. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif)
lol. I'll never tell. Oym a lydy oy am. (that was a terrible Eliza Doolittle)
We consider our house a big tent with toilets and running water. Every day is camping here.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
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MICHEL !!!!!! Were you lurking in the neighbours yard with your huge zoom ?
LOL MICHEL!
I bet this wild bear is going to take PC for a magic carpet ride of her life...her and her cherries.
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/figuren/k035.gif" border=0] .
We're going to get a Wii this weekend! I can't believe I get excited about playing Mario Go Kart on Wii.
I'll bring hot water if I can too. :)
I wonder how many people will buy a lottery ticket today... 08-08-08.
Ever since MrPL had a dream that he won MILLIONS from lottery, he's been buying lotto tickets.
10 more minutes and I'm off work! YIPPEEEEEEEE!
I won MILLIONS in a dream once. Unfortunately I seemed to have spent it all before I woke.
But this one was so real.... he told me that he felt it. LOL
I had to come in to work... too much stuff to do. :(
4:00! Bye guys! Have a great weekend.
Byeeee purelife. Have a great weekend !
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a093.gif[/img] Holy CRAP !!!! The wind just kicked up, and IT IS BLOWING HARD OUT THERE. It's really really really warm.....but windy. It's a kinda frightening.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif)
Good idea. Perhaps I'll do that before a tree goes through the roof. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif)
Well it's LOUD....that's for sure. The wind isn't blowing in any particular direction....so the trees are whipping around in a circular way. It IS impressive and powerful.....and a little scary.
I'm spent.
I retire soon from newspapers, forever. yesssss!
Did I REALLY hear the Russians refer to their peacekeeping troops in Georgia?
I think so. lol
Someone I know in England has just informed me that they spent yesterday in a village named Muggery Poke!
Bruce Springsteen is most likely going to do the Super Bowl halftime show. NFL and the networks are still scared of the government censors.
Wow!
Not too sure what made me check in but holy crap... so many of you are still here.
WHATSUP?????
Chicklet!!!!
Watching the olympics.
Hiya Sporstdude! Nice to see ya again.
I'm boycotting the Olympics.
Nice to see you too!
Ah, cool.
I can't help it, with me watching the olympics is like the equivalent of moths flying into a light.
HA!
So what's new around here? Any big news????
Hmm
TB got married
I got into UBC
Russ is off at sea
Lil Me got some new shiny fur
BC Ferries raised their rates
Lise is living in a real life version of the movie The Office Space lol
Gopher retired and now wanders the country side, free as a flying gopher can.
not much.
Wow. I would say a lot has happened.
Very cool to hear that you got into UBC. Are you excited to be here?
It's been over a year since I was on here but I have no big reason as to why. Strange.
Nervous or cautious optimism, trying not to get ahead of myself. I have a lot of work ahead of me plus more stress. woot! So exciting.
You'll be just fine. You're a smart guy. What are you stressing about?
Ah, it's more stage fright. It's a bit stressful to go through the whole international orientation process again this year. It's like I'm starting over again, but the newness and exciting factor is still the same. Just instead of a ferry ride its a translink shuttle. lol
I listen too much about how tough it is or perceived to be by people. A big school sounds exciting though.
Well, I'm rooting for ya buddy. And always remember. Never make eye contact with anyone on the bus, it will save your life. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/11.gif)
hahaha. okay, I will stare at the floor and if a friend asks why I am staring at the floor, I will respond "I am saving my life". lol
Good boy! You'll do just fine here!
haha thanks Chicklet!
WOW!!! (//richedit/smileys/Shocked/3.gif)
DV is an even bigger garbage heap than it was before. What are the admins thinking? Shocking. And SAD.
Michel... gay pride parade was a couple weeks ago, you're a bit late. lol
What's wrong with a guy wearing a pink shirt, SD?
nothing, I'm joking, sorry for my midwest humour in a p.c. land.
P.C. Land ?
Hmmm.....has a nice ring to it. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) I shall start construction soon.
I'll build the sign to say "Turn Right"
Thanks purelife !!!! [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif" border=0]
wow, there's a facebook group dedicated to killing people who hate America. ""I Just Wanna Kill People Who Hate America.".
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*runs for the border*
Ah yes sounds like the war on drugs. Never ending battle that cannot be won! hehe
I was looking for the I've been Liberated from America facebook group, all I can find though are those "I will leave if so and so gets elected", which is rather weak. posers.lol
Why don't you just start your own, SD?
Nobody would get I'm 150% satirical. I'd get the 'don't let the door hit you on the way out crowd', folks who can't take a joke. lol
woot, it must be getting close to fall, I'm wearing my Montreal t-shirt. lol
:( I can't speak French. Please don't send me to the land called America.
So, the lady next door just called....and apparently the cougar killed something behind her house. She said there was a horrible commotion and growling and snarling. She was too frightened to go look when she heard the racket (unaware at this point what it was). Thank goodness for fright.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif)
I hope they use the tranquilizer instead... (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
Well....as far as I know, my neighbours and I are of like mind.....in the sense that it would be a last resort. It was interesting to hear her echo my exact sentiments......'poor things, she said......we're crowding them out of their homes'.
*plugs ears*
La la la LA la la la !!!!!
Don't make me come over there Michel. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/boese/e020.gif" border=0]
Michel needs a spanking. Bad boy!
Is your cat okay P.C.?
me? lol
I'm hardly a kid.
LOL indeed...
laugh all you want.
Is your cat okay P.C.?
Yes....he's fine. Thanks for asking SD. I think he makes up for in attitude, what he lacks in matching size with a cougar. He's a cranky little sot. (ask ol One Arm there)
Okay, phew, just a cougar in neighbours yard got me worried.
Ok, no one go anywhere. I'll be back in about half hour. There aren't many nights that I log on and see more than 2 logged. :)
where is she going? lol Oh I think I know.
Yayyy...I leave and more join. :)
But I gotta go now cuz I'm going to try out this Wii. :)
Have fun playing with your Wii.
lol....I was going to say.....so they call it a Wii now ? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
I built 3 Office Depot bookshelves in 2hrs.
Holy shelf building !
Thank you, thank you. lol
Still have one more to build school starts tomorrow for everybody tomorrow (thursday). So it needs to be built.
Poor budget cuts Batman, school district doesn't have a contract anymore with Apple, now they use cheap looking HP computers.
There is a vole under my coffee table. [img onclick="selecte('eh.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/eh.gif" border=0]
Michel wrote:
ahah Align yourself well to received the Wiiiiiiii !!!! PL (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
hahaha...you're not gonna forget that one, huh? I meant posture dammit. hee hee...(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif)
lol
I had another freaking bat encounter this morning. This time the bat flew onto the windshield. I must be part bat or something, it's like they know I'm in the area.
Kitten knows all about bats, it's a pity she's not here.
Yeah totally, gopher.
Just two days in a row of bats, plus I drive a black car that's sleek looking for American standards. To the bat cave!
lol Then when I got home from work, Batman Forever was on. omg what a crappy movie that was, lol.
Cindy McCain shook somebody's hand at a rally, was rushed to the hospital for hand injuries. LOL
I'm getting two monitors and a scanner tomorrow for work. One monitor is wide!
This'll be interesting.
LOL I take it you have two monitors?
I think they're trying to make me fatter because now, I don't have to get up to the copier to scan. :P
And now, who wants to leave your desk with one of those wide monitors? Do you know what kind of videos I could watch on a 22/20" monitor?!
and eat poutine instead of popcorn, right?
I don't understand how males can become an OBGYN. *shivers* I have to see one in a few weeks and am not looking forward to it. And I have no choice because he was a referral.
So "they can practise their love."- Bush quote
I've never had a female doc.
If you're going to a male OBGYN for plumbing issues.....they know it as well as any. If you're looking for someone to understand the science of hormones.....they can know it as well as any. If you're after someone who has a first hand knowledge of what you experience as a result of the effects of hormones....they can't get it......but they are equally as capable of being understanding and/or compassionate (or not) as well as any.
I hope you're right about this OBGYN. It's different for me to hear that a guy is an OBGYN because I was raised to think it's a women's profession. I know...times have changed.
I have a male doctor and surprisingly am comfortable with him, which is good.
I've had a female physician before. no biggie.
I hope you're right about this OBGYN. It's different for me to hear that a guy is an OBGYN because I was raised to think it's a women's profession. I know...times have changed.
I have a male doctor and surprisingly am comfortable with him, which is good.
[/DIV] I think on the contrary, the ratio of male to female doctors has always been greater on the male side. Only within the last couple decades are female docs on the upswing. (I don't know this as a fact...just my experience)
I've seen quite a few obgyn's and they were all female and they were great. I just hope he's good too.
When I was in Sry Memorial, I was surprised to know that a male doctor needed a prescense of a nurse during his internal examination on me. It was funny when he announced what he was doing and that he was wearing gloves.
Sounds like protocol.
I've seen quite a few obgyn's and they were all female and they were great. I just hope he's good too.
When I was in Sry Memorial, I was surprised to know that a male doctor needed a prescense of a nurse during his internal examination on me. It was funny when he announced what he was doing and that he was wearing gloves.
Yes....that's true purelife.....but 20 years ago, there were far less female obgyn's than males.
(You thought it was odd that he was wearing gloves ? I would thing it extremely odd if he weren't......so much so, that I'm sure I would leave.)
those areas demand gloves, not require. lol
Oh no... he has to be wearing gloves. I would be running away.
I thought it was odd that he was announcing that he was wearing gloves. He's supposed to wear gloves and to hear him tell me was funny in a way. I guess I've never heard a doctor telling me that. I have heard of incidences of doctors not wearing gloves, so perhaps it was just to reassure me...but I check!
OH I SEE......sorry purelife.....I misunderstood. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/g038.gif" border=0]
I think I was trying to get at that times have changed in medical practices.....it was different before. More measures seem to be in place....
sorry, this could be too much information....
ok, need a glass of wine. :)
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a056.GIF" border=0] Cheers purelife.
back from my monster work out, swim, lift, bike, lift/crunches, row, lift. ha
I hate hatred. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c020.gif" border=0]
I love love and am indifferent to mediocrity
I love that you love love, Gophie. ME TOO!
I always knew you weren't just a pretty face.
What are you shining your new shoes with, Michel?
I just thought about vacations and realized that I have never in my entire life taken more than 3 days off in a row from work. I think one of the reasons is that I don't have a backup and I would really hate to come back to 2 weeks of work.
Really purelife ? I always thought it was mandatory to take the allotted vacation time.
But don't you hate ruining your good panty hose for shoe shining ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. wrote:
Really purelife ? I always thought it was mandatory to take the allotted vacation time.[/DIV]
It is manditory. I do use up all my vacations but take a day or two here and there and never 3 days more at once. One day, I'm going to take 2 weeks in a row.
You get 4 weeks? You lucky ducky...we only get 3.
Have you ever tried this mink shine? And do you also spray the leather with a protector? I wonder if it works?
You're very knowledgeable. That is good information. I don't put as much care into my leather shoes/bags and probably need to give it some attention.
Brush with a soft brush and rub at the end with pantyhose,
I didn't know about this step... I do the first step of using a soft cloth with the polish but don't do this extra one. Thanks for the tip!
Uh, what end do you rub the pantyhose with?
Everyone should have 5-6 weeks off.
hopefully it's not a fishnet pantyhose.
I am wearing tan-cloured shoes.
There's a demolition near by where they are blowing up concrete (AWESOME, I know!) and it's really shaking it up where I'm sitting. It feels like an earthquake.
woah, so what are they building?
Shangri-La #2.
They're building a second building? lol
Let me guess, carbon copy of #1? lol
Yep....that's what I heard anyways.
Ritz Carleton.
I thought the Ritz was further down the street. Funny how some buildings are going up really quick (CBC, Olympic village) and others are taking forever. lol
Further down the street from Robson but across the street from Shangrila
ah. okay. I always remember the signs for the building being closer to Stanley Park.
Rough day on the highway to work 4 deer gone and evidence of 2 more. I was wishing I had a camera with me as there was a big eagle on one on the shoulder having himself a good feed, and not at all disturbed by the traffic.
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No, it wasn't a herd, it was over a 50km stretch. There is usually 1 or 2 every morning. It's not the road conditions that bother me, it's the wildlife that come on the road when you're doing 120km/hr. Saddest thing I see is a bear that has been hit, it's us that are in their territory.
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No kill, he (and his 2 dogs) just treed it. He went home to get his canera and when he came back it was gone.
I am bad, I will let Ms. P.C. take over.
I am having a
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I think Sawdust may have missed that I posted about the second incident. It was the morning Michel. Quite early.
Isn't that when they feed? Speaking of deer the 20 or so and the 4 herds I saw last night, bambi came out of nowhere and thought about jumping out in front of me. For some reason it did a half jump, then froze. lol
I wonder what his curiosity is.
How big were the dogs?
Maybe the cat stalked them?
Bears aren't bunnies or the feral donkeys at Custer Park.
No they're not SD. But we should never forget that it is us who are encroaching on thier territory and we have a responsibility to make sure our lifestyles don't draw them into our neighborhoods.
So try to scare that cougar as much as you can.
What if he scares me first. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a093.gif" border=0] I think I might not be able to speak. [/DIV]
Very true Sawdust. A good start would be to demand responsible new neighbourhoods, stop tearing down the forests for sprawl homes. Ya know we complain to the Brazilians to stop deforestation, yet we don't seem to mind that we tear down forests for homes in our neck of the woods.
Growth IS going to happen, we can't change that ( short of a mass sterilization program) But we can work on how we deal with our garbage and other items that attract them to us.
I'm not denying growth is going to happen, it's the sprawling neighbourhoods that I don't like and nobody should. Smart growth, why does every new neighbourhood have to be sprawled out? Why can't we go back to pre World War II design of our neighbourhoods where instead of it being about a house, it was about building a community.
One of the best quotes I've ever read about house building/community was in this new urbanism book. I don't have the quote off hand, but it was something like 'we build the greatest homes in the world, so exceptionally well that we never have to leave the home, we have everything. The problem is we now build these mansions in the middle of nowhere and since we never leave our home, we don't know our neighbours or community.'
Good for you, Michel!
(next time ask the cat. She probably knows where everything is)
Just finished watching my favourite french movie's sequel.
Loved it.
Pepe Le Pew vs The Giant Air Freshener?
Les Poupées russes sequel to L'Auberge espagnole
It's a series of young Europeans living all over Europe coming together in an apartment in Barcelona (L'Auberge) then the second is a '5 year after' and then they're going to make another movie because people love these characters.
Okay, so my guess was a longshot. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Other/1.gif)
It's neat to watch history being made. After last night's nail biter finish, it was very cool to see Phelps win #8 tonight.
Indeed. Only to see a goof ball win the 100m, break the world record, but stopped running 20m's before the finish showboating.
Let's try to stay positive SD, Phelps and his teamates were great and Bolt did set a world record.
Yeah but he told everybody on NBC he didn't care about the World Record and didn't really care he show boated the last 20m's.
I just thought it was a let down from the Phelp's story.
It isn't HOW you break the record......it's THAT you break the record.
Well I'm from the midwest, we frown upon people who hot dog and gloat.
Run the entire 100m's please or get off the track.
In Missouri you aren't allowed to hot dog it or show boat, if you do, you get disqualified or penalized. Best example is football. If you start high stepping or celebrating on your way to a touchdown. Your score doesn't count, and the ball is placed on the spot you started to show off. If you do it twice you will get ejected. There's no place for it.
Well maybe you all should stop frowning so much.
I say chaps, it's awfully quiet in here.
Busy weekends.
Oh CNN just goofed.
A prominent member of the house had an aneurysm, CNN said she died. They just had the press conference at the hospital. She's alive.
Has anyone been to Pitt Lake?
Yes.
Lil Me wrote:
Yes.
Ah ha! I thought you might've cuz it's close to your area. How did you find it? I read that one can spot cougars and bears?
I've only been there by boat. Up the Fraser>>Pitt River up to Pitt Lake.
Sorry, didn't see any animals. No...wait...some of the boats had cougars aboard. 40something, drunk in a bikini.
Did you take the paddleriver tour cruise?
No, it was with a friend. Couple of years ago.
Adam Alert! He's racing at the moment.
lol wins easily.
Michel wrote:
purelife wrote:
[SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic"][/SPAN][BR style="FONT-STYLE: italic"][SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic"]Ah ha! I thought you might've cuz it's close to your area. How did you find it? I read that one can spot cougars and bears?[/SPAN]
Where did you read that PL ?
This is the site where I read it.
[A href="http://www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com/pittriver.html"]http://www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com/pittriver.html[/A]
I've booked a cruise from that website and here's hoping for good weather that day and it being nice. :)
The paddlewheeler trip I did was from New West to Fort Langley.
I have been to Pitt Lake boodles of times....quite a while ago. It might have even been before water was invented.
Pitt Lake is the largest tidal lake in the world. (don't quote me on that)
I have never been there (is this uninteresting enough?)
lol Gophie !
I've never been there either Gopher, so you're not alone. lol
What did you drink before water was invented?
Coffee grounds with cream and sugar?
lol....yes. Coffee pate.
I am arm-chair world travelling again. This site that I Stumbled Upon.....is amazing. I can't say enough about it. Places and images I couldn't even imagine.
[A href="http://pixdaus.com/"]http://pixdaus.com/[/A]
I get my eyes checked today. :(
I don't want glasses.
Some girls dig guys with glasses and vice verca.
Really? Well Canada too me seems to be more accepting of people in glasses. I've never seen so many public officials, people on tv, people in public, etc. wearing glasses.
Sportsdude wrote:
Really? [STRIKE]Well Canada too me seems to be more accepting of people in glasses. I've never seen so many public officials, people on tv, people in public, etc. wearing glasses.
[/STRIKE]
Yes really, SD.
Do you know what K.I.S.S. stands for?
what? I'm serious. America is a contact nation.
Canada's more accepting or doesn't care.
it's a compliment
I haven't a clue.
LOL Michel!
know what?
Oh please, I get criticized by my dad for living a life of Keep it simple stupid because I don't act intellectual enough for him. I use working class slang and accent.
Hey! You googled! That's cheating. LOL
dad
edited the post. lol
lol not really.
Going to Ikea tonight for a specific night stand. already know which one I want. Hope we don't step out with more stuff.
purelife wrote:
Going to Ikea tonight for a specific night stand. already know which one I want.
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Is a specific night stand the same as a one night stand?
LOL.....excellent !
For the life in me I can't find the addresses for BC Service government buildings in Vancouver. I've searched their website and Vancouver locations don't show up. So where are they? lol
hahahaha.
Okay, sounds good.
Yeah, I was looking at the map and didn't see a Victoria or Vancouver location. lol
Michel wrote:
Beginning my last week 1 to 9.
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Are you excited about working "normal hours" next week?
I switched my Canadian cell phone to 24hr clock mode in order to understand my uni schedule. lol
I should probably stop keeping the hairspray (blue aerosol can) next to the deoderant (blue aerosol can) and stop keeping the A535 muscle cream (white tube) next to the toothpaste (white tube).
Otherwise, I'm headed for disaster one day.
Should I put how tall I am on a resume for a food job?
Yeah somebody in my house thought it was a good idea. I'm said 'yeah if I don't want to get hired'. oh the drama.
Sportsdude wrote:
Should I put how tall I am on a resume for a food job?
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Hell no. Stick to the regular facts. Don't do anything weird.
Yeah well somebody in the house was convinced other wise. I think that person has lost it. lol
Speaking of food, are y'all still eating your cold cuts in light of the Maple Leaf recall?
I checked the expanded recall list, and there is nothing in my fridge that is ON the list...but I have Schneiders products made by Maple Leaf..and suddenly I don't feel like eating them...but it would be totally wasteful to throw them away...so I think I will continue to refigerate them until they expire, THEN chuck them.
Yeah scary stuff. I wouldn't eat it.
I checked the expanded recall list, and there is nothing in my fridge that is ON the list...but I have Schneiders products made by Maple Leaf..and suddenly I don't feel like eating them...but it would be totally wasteful to throw them away...so I think I will continue to refigerate them until they expire, THEN chuck them.
Hahahahhaaaa.....GOOD call. Then you feel justified in throwing them out.
Exactly. And until then, the processed meat products will sit in the fridge "for emergencies". You never know when a disaster might strike.
I think they might BE the disaster.
I actually feel a little badly for the company. They've been around for 100 years with a flawless record. (of course I feel worse for those affected by their product....that goes without saying)
But I watched this silly woman on Anderson Cooper last night (Eleanor Friedland) and she was slamming them like they did it on purpose. She made it sound like they had done this over and over again and were trying to cover something up. That isn't the impression I get.
Do you still eat lunch meat and hot dogs after working there? Just wondering.
I don't think Michel is a veggie man. lol
ugh darn, I think the absentee fill out is for the city of st. louis. well crap, I don't live in the city. hmmm
What about salad?
Mmmmmm......Greek salad.
A friend brought us back some olives from Greece, which are the yummiest olives I've ever had. They are packaged in a foil pouch. I'd tell you what they are, but the package is all Greek to me. Seriously.
lol The Vancouver Sun today:
[a target="_blank" href="http://digital.vancouversun.com/epaper/viewer.aspx"][span][h4]Late delivery[/h4][/span][/a][h5]Delivery of the Vancouver Sun has been delayed today due to mechanical problems with the printing presses. We expect the newspaper to be delivered throughout the day and apologize for any inconvenience. This web site will be updated throughout the day as usual and in addition all subscribers can access the digital edition of the newspaper today without registering. Simply click on the image below to view the digital edition of the newspaper.[/h5]
Oh damn, the press broke down and they don't have a back up. lol All newspaper companies have back ups. weird.
I am going for a blood test tomorrow.
No, I don't even have that excuse.
Are you checking on the possibility that it might be blue ? Might we have to start calling you Sir Gophie ? Or Your Highness ?
You mean other people don't have blue blood?
Well mine is.....but I don't like to flaunt it. I have a crown and everything. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/figuren/g015.gif" border=0]
All joking aside.....I hope all is well Gophie.
Yep, all is well (I think) it's just a 6 monthly routine.
Weirdness abounds here today.
1) Long-lost friend found me on Facebook. Haven't seen or heard from him for over 10 years. Didn't even know which country he was in. We had a really weird friendship for many years. We laughed, hung out, talked about everything and did life together. I had an inkling that he had a crush on me...but chose to ignore it. He wrote me a letter once just before he left high school, telling me that he was madly in love with me, etc. Ulp. I chose to ignore the letter and we never discussed it. But we continued to correspond until we lost touch 10 years ago. He's a dear, dear friend...just a weird situation. And I've never been interested in him, or will I ever be.
2) My azzhat neighbour (the good looking one who smells good...) just phoned me to tell me he had the day off. (wtf? does he think I'm about to run over and jump into bed with him, just because he's off work? sheesh...) As good looking and good smelling as he is, I'm not INTERESTED in him. Yikes.
There is a LONG list of deli meats/sausages not to eat on the canadian food inspection website.
Geesh, might as well eat bread with cheese. Later on, they might tell us bacteria fungus is in the bread.
I would call those 'spicy goings on' Lil Me. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c032.gif" border=0]
Do you have any spicy-goings in your Fantasy Camping you'd like to share, PC?
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif) Well. Um..... apparently there are some cougars roaming the neighbourhood.
Do they bite?
Michel wrote:
what is "azzhat" ? [img style="font-style: italic;" src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif[/img]
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a**hole.
Asterisk hole ?
After the final spin cycle of washing machine, it leaves some water behind. It doesn't seem to leave the clothes damp and dry after a wash anymore.
Does anyone know what this problem might be?
grad students like to spend cash like no tomorrow. lol
Some grad students get funded for their research like there's no tomorrow.
^^^^^^^
I think we all need to note the words "some grad students" in the above two posts.
Not...ALL grad students are x or All grad students are y.
well these grad students say a starting job at 55k a year is a 'low paying' job.
McCain has lost his marbles.
Sportsdude wrote:
well these grad students say a starting job at 55k a year is a 'low paying' job.
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It can be. Depends what your field of study is.
What if you're a jet propulsion engineer? With a PhD? $55k is a low starting wage.
well this person works for EA, computer science programmer people. All my friends are quickly becoming engineers and computer programmers, who would of thunk it.
Well I for one think the root of a mess of problems, is the attitude that a STARTING job at $55 grand is a low paying job. Everybody wants to start at the top. Although as Lil Me said.....for some fields, I guess it would be.
Education, training, degrees etc. are only the groundwork for a high paying jobs. Experience and work ethics, are what should allow a person to move up the salary ladder. I've worked with people with degrees coming out their ying yang that haven't got an ounce of common sense or the ability to think outside their realm, and have a healthy dose of some sense of entitlement. I've also worked with high school drop outs, that are eager, quick learners with great attitudes, that are willing to work their buns off.
......given the choice......
I lost mine yesterday. Out somewhere.
But that's ok. It was the old Nalgene cancer bottle. I wanted to upgrade to "safe" canteen, but I was too cheap to throw out the Nalgene that I had been using for years.
Are you taking your zoom out for a spin ? Where are you off to this weekend Michel ?
Have a good weekend Michel (+ everyone else!)
Going away?
Lots of cheap last-minute deals to New Orleans this weekend. lol
Yeah Gustav is a cat. 4 already and Hanna isn't too far behind.
1,2 punch during gop convention week. Bush to speak the same day Gustav slams Louisiana.
If those poor people get slammed again, I would expect to see atheism on the rise.
It'd be the opposite, they'd say it was God's work for punishing satanic New Orleans or something.
Just picked up my glasses.
well it was here saturday or today. I was too busy to check for them.
Maybe SD can see the ursus invisiblus with his new magic glasses.
I am finally ready to get my bags packed. Nothing like leaving things to the last minute. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/haushalt/f046.gif" border=0]
Oh really Michel ? Yipes. That happens to be on our destination path. When exactly was this ?
No plane. [img onclick="selecte('stern.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/stern.gif" border=0]
Oh dear.
That's why I'm curious, because we just checked for highway reports and conditions, and there is no mention of it today. Our goal isn't to get to Banff fast....there are several places along the route that we would like to see. Yipes yipes yipes !
Rats. It would be helpful to know before we leave. I can't find anything about it.
Thanks for the warning anyway Michel. It's something we hadn't really factored into our travel plans....but definitely could be an issue. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif)
*ok....back to packing.
Have fun P.C.! :)))
Thanks SD....we leave in the morning.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
We're just checking our insurance policy to see if we have coverage for our cat sitter.
They are coming over shortly for briefing...........-how to close an open wound....-what to do to stop excessive bleeding.....-how to extract claws from your ankles.....you know....the ususal. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/f010.gif[/img]
bwhahaha.
C isn't a friendly guy isn't he?
Okay I've been alien abducted because ever since I arrived in Vancouver, I've become a neat freak. lol
condo tower bbq time, yum!
Happy trails, P.C.
Don't worry about the cat (or the cat sitter). They will be FINE.
Just leave...quickly...before the cat jumps in the car with you.
Remember how Garfield and Odie used to sneak into the suitcases and go on holidays with Jon? Then Jon just started bringing them along...
SO looking forward to this.
Our victims....I mean, neighbours have just left. They have both cats and dogs, and are not the slightest bit concerned about a hiss or a spit. My last neighbour who looked after our cat, hasn't stopped telling everyone that she 'has never been so frightened in her life'. I was surprised that these people even offered, after hearing her story.
I think it will be fine too Lil Me. He has his 'continuous feed dish', which holds 3 weeks of food. I just need someone to check that the raccoons haven't drained it on our second night away.....as they've been out in full force the last couple weeks. It'll be good.....right ?
*cry* poor kitty. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
I'm sure he can take care of himself...
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/lolcats-funny-pictures-chicken-sandwich.jpg)
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0] OH Jeebus.......LOCK UP THE WILDLIFE !!!!
What in the world happen to Hudson Mack? Is he okay? He's lost a ton of weight since last time I saw him on tv in May. it's weird.
Took the car for a drive-thru car wash. Forgot to check that ALL windows were rolled up.... Here I was thinking there was a leak in my car cuz it was soaking... I reached behind me to roll up the window but instead rolled it down some more. finally got it rolled up but it was kinda too late... soaked and soapy! D'OH!!!!
LOL
We must recruit these teenagers for a car wash. We'd make a killing!
hahaha. Its going to be nice this weekend so sounds like a plan.
I was at HMV during lunch and didn't hear one peep from these teens. You must've kept them real quiet, there Michel....
I'm jealous that the downtown workers get all the free snack samples on Robson St.
Unfair!
All of us suburbanites are heavier and we buy and eat more food. We should get the samples!!!
lol
I heard church bells one morning when I was staying at the Victorian.
Old churches and church bells playing every hour are cool to look at and hear.
You also have hawt gay men to look at downtown. Running on the seawall.
I think I saw a downtown church if you walk further south on Burrard....?
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I went for a $10 haircut/trim and it turned out good. I'm impressed. Well, $12 with tax and tip.
what the architecture is nice and the bells humanize the area.
So you can check out the girls and be in a humanized environment at the same time! social problems solved!!! lol
Oh yea, and there's one right by the Shangri-La. The Coastal Church...I think. The Developers were gonna knock it down but it's a heritage church.
lol They'd be a sweet music venue, the acoustics. Then oh oh when you have a concert you can ring the bells. Be perfect for ACDC Hell's Bells.
Nah Starbucks grew too fast. They're downsizing now, they've peaked in growth. McDonalds makes better cheaper coffee. That was Starbuck's downfall. The golden arches of grease.
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cool!
Again...downtown people have it all. No classic church bells out in the sticks!
Michel wrote:
Lil Me wrote:
Again...downtown people have it all. No classic church bells out in the sticks!
Ah come on. Why be so negative? You have wildlife at your door: mosquitoes. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
and Bears and more Bears. Bears.
Wow and to think this parent was championed by a Christian religious group.
"Troubled Britney Spears began boozing aged 13, lost her virginity at 14, then started taking drugs at 15, according to a shocking tell-all book by her mum. Wild child Britney allegedly first hit the bottle after joining Disney's squeaky-clean Mickey Mouse Club...Lynne claims 14-year-old Britney then had sex with an 18-year-old high school footballer soon after she quit the TV show. And she had her first taste of drugs at 15 when she went to Los Angeles to record her debut album Baby One More Time. As Britney later pursued her pop career, Lynne let her 16-year-old daughter sleep with teen sweetheart Justin Timberlake, despite claiming she was a virgin. A source said: "Lynne thought Britney was in love and Justin was good for her." Lynne's book reportedly tells of her horror when Britney, still just 16, was caught with cocaine and cannabis on a private jet."
[a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/usa/article1645213.ece"]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/usa/article1645213.ece[/a]
I watched Happy Feet the other day (another awesome movie) and learned some interesting facts about penguins.
The female would sing in hopes to find the mate who would syncronize with her singing. So, he would have to sing and she would sing and the compatibility is from how they sing together. too sweet.... :)
I've been wanting to see that movie. I need to see something the pseudos haven't seen, so I can name drop it and then make them feel stupid, so they can go back to their acid and mope about being upstaged by the newbie. Although I could talk about Bergman films... hmmm
Really? Oh then that's great. I'll search for a copy at the library.
Hmm I want to de-Magyarize my last name.
Note to self: DO NOT wear sunglasses while in the sun for a long period of time. Now, I look like a raccoon!!!
*points at purelife and laughs* ;) hahaha been there.
Oh dear SD has become an actual student, pigs have flown, the Earth has shifted on its axis. Anarchy.
Sportsdude wrote:
Hmm I want to de-Magyarize my last name.
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Don't want to be asociated with the Romulans any longer?
Nah. They'd kill me.
It's a long running battle within the family. The most of the family says we are German. I say that kind of attitude got us shot and thrown into a mass grave. If you live in a country for over 200 years, you're whatever that country is.
Going down the middle road in Eastern Europe is the best way not to get killed. lol
speaking of getting killed, family still doesn't want me going to Hungarian hang out places, for *scream* The people might know us from way back. omg run for the hills! It's 1945 and there's still a bounty on our heads!
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a090.gif" border=0] .
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
Am I grounded ?
OH BOY !!!!! [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c018.gif" border=0]
lol sounds like an election ploy. haha
I have completely forgotten that tomorrow is 9/11. hmm
Hmm the coupe was on the 11th, didn't know that.
I don't pay attention to this day anyway, I've avoided it for 6 years because it has turned into a rallying cry for war day by the political operatives in my region. Then if you say anything of actual sanity, you get lambasted with you are either with us or against us spew.
Hmm makes sense, but I think you've got to consider the fractioning of the left with the economic downturn in the 70s which made society more open to the ideas of Thatcher and the beginnings of a globalized economy. Where she and Reagan went 'see they failed you, we have a different way' etc.
most 'social democratic' parties in Europe are to the right of the so called 'conservative' parties. goofy.
This idea that the left-right divide is gone and we're post partisan is pie in the sky.
You're right! I just had to check outside... so pretty. :)
Tried on a new pair of jeans, apparently tight jeans for guys are back. I just got to say why? lol
Tight jeans look normal on maybe 5% of the male population. I don't understand this trend.
There are also jeans with a butt crack for guys that came out in style, supposedly.
lol my RA...
knocks on the door at 10:30 wearing a catholic school girl outfit... saying she's 'chained to the dorms tonight'
haha
What is an RA.. and why did you turn her away if she showed up at your door in a catholic schoolgurl outfit late at night?
I would be all over that like a fat kid on a smartie.. if I didnt have starfishie beside me
Yea, what's RA? RA in relation to my work is: Regional Assistant.
My thoughts exactly Russ. Why in the world would you turn her away?! I'd be like "Shake your pom poms, girl!"
she's not fat actually, the guys are like "damn we have a hot RA" lol.
RA- Resident Advisor.
I had to read Kafka and his bug.
You should've told your RA to chain youself to you.
I haven't had such strong coffee in a LONG time and I am so jittery and have so much energy that I could run miles right now. Jeesh, I can't even sit on my seat without wanting to get up and run around!
I don't think I'll drink coffee for a long time now, at least not this strong... I had no idea it was this strong.
I can't handle strong coffee...later, you can see me going into convulsions and shaking and knocking things off my desk. yipes!
I know what you mean......
Plans for the weekend anyone?
ooooo... I think I'm going to get an air-brused tattoo at my work...
SD is a nerd.
That's what I say to my group partner in political science, she just laughs and says I'm not a nerd. lol
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SD - WHAT IN THE HECK ARE YOU WAITING FOR??!!
I got myself a lovely hibuscus tattoo!
I'm slow.
I take forever and we just met and I don't know if she's single. Then I don't know if she'd date me, I'm a 2nd year, she's graduating this year. I'm making excuses here, it's quite pathetic. lol
I've got more excuses about how my country has her country on the axis of evil, but that's all fun and games really.
ok SD. Keep talking to her.
There were some pretty clouds earlier...
And it would be absolutely perfect if we saw a rainbow!
I saw clouds on the north shore.
yesterday it was hazy a bit over on the Richmond side, at least from my angle.
This weekend its going to rain?
sorry. gosh. *in napolean dynamite voice*
lol
UGH
my sister is going to Italy through her latin program at school.
god my life blows. never been anywhere of importance.
ohh 43/50 states. *yawn*
ugh. Now I'm mad.
lol
It's most like just a city of Rome tour.
Middle of March.
It's a school sponsored trip 9 days. Then its back to usa and school again. lol so you can't do side trips.
lol. I don't see my sister doing that, that's something I'd do, not her.
I just made some heart shaped and star shaped hard boiled eggs in my new hard boiled egg shaper. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
They're kinda cute. I'm a sucker for silly stuff like that......lol
I'm a sucker for that too P.C.
I bought beer bottle shaped and star shaped ice cube trays at IKEA. lol
P.C. wrote:
I just made some heart shaped and star shaped hard boiled eggs in my new hard boiled egg shaper. [img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif[/img]
How does that work? I don't think I've seen or heard of hard boiled egg shapers... :)
[font size="1"] Does it shape breasts too? [/font] (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif)
I got them at Daiso......LOL. (I'm hopelessly hooked)
You peel them while they are hot ....put them in....snap it shut, and put in the fridge for 15 or 20 minutes. You can get square ones too, but they didn't have any. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
[img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-829" title=egg-shaper2 height=225 alt="egg-shaper2-505x450 Hard Boiled Egg Shaper Molds" src="http://craziestgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/egg-shaper2-505x450.jpg" width=252]
That does look cute...
Awesome christmas present idea.
P.C. will be keeping herself busy for awhile! (and eating lots of eggs...)
Lil Me wrote:
P.C. will be keeping herself busy for awhile! (and eating lots of eggs...)
ADD:
Sawdust- if you get sick of eating eggs, buy her some choclate molds and jelly molds...
or colourful PlayDoh and PlayDoh molds...not that you want to eat that...
mmmmm.....Playdough !
soap molds
candle molds
Actually, I have all of those molds. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a090.gif[/img]
You forgot shortbread molds. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. likes things that look like other things. And other sexy transformations.
I saw the craters on moon with our telescope last night very kewl!...MrPL just purchased one... :)
We have plans to take it up on Bby Mtn one night.
fun purelife!
Just discovered that George Foreman has 5 sons...all named George.
Contributing........
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LOL....is this like the two Daryls ?
Here's some hilarious political cartoons from La Presse.
[a href="http://galeriedephotos.cyberpresse.ca/index.php?t=Black&a=5190&m=cp"]http://galeriedephotos.cyberpresse.ca/index.php?t=Black&a=5190&m=cp[/a]
I'm angry because they were complaining in Ontario, that their gas prices LEAPED 13 cents overnight, bringing it UP TO $1.36 !!!!
Ontario has to import most its oil from out of the country (saw a blurb about it on tv) and there's that hurricane in Texas.
So while they've been paying $1.23......we've been paying up to $1.50. Boo hoo for them.
Aww....sorry Michel.
It IS going to be another beauty.
What kind of help are you looking for, Michel? mouth-to-mouth?
Quick call a St Bernard dog
[img style="WIDTH: 537px; HEIGHT: 770px" height=1473 src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/St_Bernard_with_barrel.JPG" width=793]
Oh oh. Do you think they'll rat you out ?
Just don't leave a trail of hairballs.
ahh poor camera.
Poor zoom got detached from its home....its owner... :(
Lorena Bobbitt attacked the zoom?
hahaha.
They're remodelling the modernism buildings from the 50s on campus and I must say, I prefer the Modernist buildings over anything they've built on campus. Brutalist structures need to be torn down though, I can't stand the hospital area of campus, it's void of any character and life, feels like you're walking into death.
I like the 1950s at UBC, too.
lol lil me, sorry you went to school in a prison yard on a mountain.
I survived. Was stranded at SFU more than once due to snow- the road up/down closes- usually there's a windstorm/power failure as well, so you're sitting in the dark.
Funny story- just heard this from a very sleep-deprived friend who has a bunch of little kids. She had a rain cheque slip from Crappy Tire and the store manager called her to say that the item had arrived and was now in stock. She piled her kids into the car and went to Crappy Tire...only to discover that she couldn't find the slip in her pocket. Well, you need the slip. There was a duplicate slip on file (the store manager used it to phone her)...but noooo...that wasn't good enough. You needed the original slip. Poor woman was on the verge of losing it. Then she found the slip in her pocket...moments before she went psycho on the store employees.
I'm only laughing...because I've been there.
Ya know.....for places like that ,who practise imperfection on a daily basis, they sure demand it from their customers. Sheeeesh ! er....I mean....HARUMPH (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
yes! rain! cool weather!
I received a flashlight (from company).
Honestly, it doesn't look like a flashlight...more like a vibrator.
lol so it's one of those super tiny flash lights?
Who said anything about it being tiny?
[img height=82 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/2.gif" width=86 border=0] .
Do you think it'll take pictures of ghosts? ie. Casper?
nevermind lol.
congrats on the new zoom lens, michel.
i talked to that girl again for 40mins after class...
And....?
I had a great time...
Not very many people I know have been arrested for riding a bicycle.
okay two people. lol
ugh I hate being an b.a.in the 21st century sometimes, you realize that the world has gone through great changes and ideas and then we just stopped evolving around 1990. Great architecture and art movements, musical movements, and political movements. Then growing up in this period we have nothing, we aren't striving for anything of importance, we're all robots just living out our own existence and complaining about stupid things like 'new' facebook as if that's the most pressing issue of our time.
What? The 80s had a billion things going on. What happened in the 80s created the 90s though.
Look at music. Does anything inspire you? post 80s its anti feeling basically, a message of "we don't have any answers, lost and confused" best examples of this would be Radiohead and Coldplay.
Films are the same way. How come all modern day high art film's deal with the same feeling of numbness and lost feeling.
Politics. God, can we find people that are inspiring and who have any sort of vision? I don't even care if its a left or a right person, which is the problem, we're now suppose to believe that the left and right doesn't exist and we're all in a post partisan age, which of course leads to more 'we have no direction' feeling, nothing to get behind. "radical centre" aka neo-liberalism. It's like Novocaine.
Architecture. What the hell is exactly Post Modernism? What comes after this period? Nothing of course, because we have been fundamentally taught that we've reached the pinnacle.
Everything is now the 'information age' which just leads to isolation and numbness of everything, we've all become cynical. It's like a shot of Novocaine. There's nothing really to get up for in the morning.
ugh.
purelife wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]I received a flashlight (from company).[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] Honestly, it doesn't look like a flashlight...more like a vibrator.
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Well, that's one way to improve workplace morale.
It measures 6.5" in length and 1.5" in width. It's one of those, "No battery required. Just shake it."
Shake it like a polaroid pickcha!
I think I'm going to give it to some kid because it's not even bright enough to work as a flashlight.
Did you know that in England, they call it a torch? And, can you imagine the look on my face when I knocked on a door one night and the guy said "Just a moment, I'll go get my torch?!"
sorry about that, rough couple of weeks, stressed out, nobody to really talk to, invisible.
^^^^^^
It takes a big person to apologize. Good for you, SD.
I've always wanted to know what ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ mean?
Was trying to point to the thread above. Didn't quite work, in this case.
Finally clouds. No cloud weather is depressing, why on earth do people want to live in Southern California. sameness sucks.
missing the rain though. I need the rain. lol
Does anyone know where you could buy a good wig?
Ask Stephen Harper?
Is he considering long hair now? It might look good on him.
haha why would he go with a wig, he's already got the mullet crowd in his corner. Personally he should grow a beard or just wear his glasses in public more often. But that might be 'too liberal' and his mother might start to worry about him, with a beard and longer hair.
I didn't even know Jasper had a computer.
Will you go this weekend ?
I'm gonna need an official press pass! haha
lol, they answered fast, as I wrote to them last night.
Yes. Light rain Tuesday only. So Saturday I'll drive there, Sunday and Monday will take pics and Tuersday I'll drive back, leaving the rain behind. If it's pretty Tuesday or if the visibility is not that bad, I might add Banff and pass through Revelstoke and Glacier on the way back.
5 days is the top to leave kitty alone.
You've earned some days off ?
Well, I hope the forecast is wrong......not a real stretch.
I hear ya with kitty. I was quite surprised to learn that our little terrorist was meowing at the bottom of the driveway when we were away. I was concerned about the food issue, but the lonliness was sad for him too.
he missed his mommy.
Bleh. Don't microwave a Timmy's paper cup. It burns :(
*dumps out coffee that tastes like burnt wax*
ouch! Good luck getting the smell out of the microwave Lil Me.
Oh, I made that mistake..... one day the plastic melted in our convection oven....
Baking soda and vinegar will take off smell.
Is he the one in front of 7-11?
For him, try Febreeze or Lysol.
Wow, our Christmas party has already been announced. I'm looking forward to it because it's my only time to doll up. :)
That could ruin appetite and make a pregnant women throw up.
eeuck.
oh gosh, we're playing frat boys and apparently we're a co-ed team in all male league. lol.
awww...hopefully another time, Michel. :)
These sesame snaps are sooo good! I buy them in bulk from Costco.
(http://groceryhomedelivery.ca/osc4/images/679.jpg)
I can't wait to see the pics you take! :) I look forward to it. Do you have an SLR camera?
I knew you had a SLR...only those types of camera could take such breathtaking scenery...(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/21.gif)
haha.
You're really good at taking photos Michel.
I learned a couple days ago, that the person that replaced me in the job I quit a while back has been stealing from them. Karma ?
Political party leaders lost their calling, they need to be comedians.
Bob Rae kept winking at me.
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-TA57L0kuc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-TA57L0kuc[/a]
Avenue Q, hilarious.
No fog in the lowlands tonight.
can't see it, too dark here.
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]I learned a couple days ago, that the person that replaced me in the job I quit a while back has been stealing from them. Karma ?[/div]
Awesome! Karma at its finest like what you say.
SD, I completely agree that Safeway is super expensive.. its ok for small things but when you want bulk.. bend over with teh KY.
bwhaha oh god. lol
I took a shower and put on my Canadiens t-shirt. Canuck fan roommate goes "you wanna fight lol" Toronto roomie felt compelled to put on his Leafs jersey. lol
hahaha. Coolest hockey player ever.
Attention SD.: Every time I drive out further in the Valley, I see lots of TALL German and Dutch girls.
Do you think it has anything to do with the milk ?(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. wrote:[BR style="FONT-STYLE: italic"] [DIV style="FONT-STYLE: italic"]I learned a couple days ago, that the person that replaced me in the job I quit a while back has been stealing from them. Karma ?[/DIV]
Russ wrote: Awesome! Karma at its finest like what you say
I hate feeling a little smug about it, but I do. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/g038.gif" border=0]
lol really? hmmmm
Yeah but what kind of German, doubt we'd get a long if it went to 'who's more German' contests, I lose because I'm Eastern European German. lol
(I've been in an actual contest like that, kid from Bravaria was like "NO YOU'RE NOT GERMAN") :(
we're really hated by all it seems. One of my roomies friend's is a east euro german. We eeg's are funny folks.
Oh sweet my favourite french movie's sequel is on Radio-Canada right now.
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Do you think it has anything to do with the milk ?(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) [/div]--
As in dairy cows, or the robust-looking mammary glands on the tall blonde women?
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) You never disappoint.
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Do you think it has anything to do with the milk ?(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) [/div]--
Lil Me wrote:
As in dairy cows, or the robust-looking mammary glands on the tall blonde women?
<bless>
My hands smell like paint thinner. My hand cream has obviously gone bad since last year.
haha. We Islanders find each other. lol
my ex roomie "mr. oblivious" from last year, his best bud transfered here and is living on the same floor. lol
what are the odds.
I had a 1/2hr meeting yesterday while there was a really cute cat in the room. Medium grey with white paws.
Unfortunately I was itchy for the rest of the night.
I wonder how the cat did. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif)
Fourtunately I am not allergic to my own polyester fur.
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/funny-pictures-cat-shower-naked-man.jpg).
I am always interested to read what others don't find interesting to say.
I have a dilemma
I can either
study german, german lit and geography and work on this essay that's due on Friday.
or
hang out with this group I'm now forever linked to and go to the beach.
or
go to this meeting with this other group and end up at a pub.
no idea what to do.
Then it'll probably be fine to just go to the pub.
Do your homework for a couple hours.
If you're still awake by 10 or 11, go meet up with friends later.
well option b starts at 6:30 and goes to 1am. I probably should go to this one, just because I am now forever associated with this group lol. Although I'll see who's going.
I'm already missing option c. It started at 5.
If you go, you're not allowed to complain about how much work you have left to do...
I was being a smart alec. I figured if there was any doubt what to do......(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I can read that with one eyeball tied behind my back....without even taking a breath. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
ugh. I went looking for food in the Village and I ran into the Dion walking party, gosh is that guy bald.
I have a bottle full of white Tums, because I ate all the light green ones. I don't like the white Tums.
Next bottle, please.
A letter to the company for some clever marketing is in order. They could call the campaign....Go Green....now offering NEW Green Only Tums.
I love my lip balm. Too bad they're discontinuing it. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
I have never used lip balm.
That means you must have nice lips that don't get dry... (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
purelife wrote:
That means you must have nice lips that don't get dry... (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif) [/DIV]
.....[FONT color=#c00000]So everyone tells me.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/23.gif) [/FONT]
The old BC Hydro building on Hornby- at Nelson used to play O Canada on chimes at noon. I think?
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I was wrong.
They are horns, not chimes.
They come from Canada Place, but they used to be at BC Hydro.
[p style="font-style: italic;"]Like the 9 o'clock gun, the noon-hour blast of the Heritage Horns has become an institution in downtown Vancouver. A trustworthy friend, the air horns have sounded faithfully at high noon every day for more than 10 years from the tip-top of Canada Place, on the roof of the Pan Pacific Hotel.[/p] [p style="font-style: italic;"]If you listen very carefully, you will pick up on a very distinct, very Canadian melody... unmistakably, the first four notes of O Canada. Can't hear it? Listen again.[/p] [p style="font-style: italic;"]But what's the story? Do we really know what the horns are all about, or is it just the sound effect that once opened the Electric Lunch on the radio? Did we always think that the sound bellows from the cruise ships that dock at the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place over the summer season? Or is it just our cue to go to lunch during the regular grind of the work week?[/p] [p style="font-style: italic;"]The Heritage Horns, as they are known at Canada Place, were built as a BC Hydro Canadian Centennial project in 1967 and were designed by engineer and sound specialist, Robert Swanson. For many years, they were positioned on the roof of the old BC Hydro Building where they sounded every high noon in the downtown core for more than 20 years.[/p] [p style="font-style: italic;"]When BC Hydro vacated the building in the 1990s, the horns fell silent. Shortly thereafter, a permanent home was found. Canada Place Corporation acquired and refurbished the horns, and placed them on the roof of the Pan Pacific Hotel. And on November 8 of 1994, the familiar sounding of the horns returned to Vancouver at noon, just in time for lunch![/p] [p style="font-style: italic;"]Today, the 10-cast aluminum horns point out towards the harbour and sound every 12 noon. At 115 decibels, they can be heard throughout downtown, on the north shore, and some days, well beyond those parameters.[/p] [p style="font-style: italic;"]The horns are operated and maintained by a dedicated group of engineers at Canada Place Corporation as a symbol of our Canadian pride.
[/p] [p style="font-style: italic;"]Source:
[a href="http://www.boardoftrade.com/sov_page.asp?pageID=1609"]http://www.boardoftrade.com/sov_page.asp?pageID=1609[/a]
[/p]
Someone at work emailed me with subject saying "what kind of fun and games do we have going on downstairs?"
After my HUH comment, he told me that "they had men with bananas tied to ropes and around their waist, trying to maneuver a ball across the floor."
The office has been taken over by chimps apparently.
I just went to take a peek from lunch room to see what this was all about. I saw no men with bananas.... :( I'm missing out on the fun and games....
ADD: My colleague just updated me and said that it feels like chinese wedding games cuz they have a new game now.
Speaking chinese wedding games, do you guys know some? I told a few to my colleagues and they have never heard of them...One comment was "omg, you chinese people are more dirty than I thought!" LOL
Michel wrote:
Lots of pain in the arm this morning, fortunately it's the right arm so I' aint dead yet.
Could it be from sleeping on that arm more? I get pain sometimes when I sleep on it too much.
Carpel tunnel? I think I know what you're talking about. I get the sharp pains once in a while but it has stopped for a long time now.
Don't mean to change subjects but I just found the Winged Migration at HMV. 2 for $20. One of my 'xmas gifts for someone.
[A href="http://www.hmv.ca/hmvcaweb/en_CA/displayProductDetails.do?sku=750279"]http://www.hmv.ca/hmvcaweb/en_CA/displayProductDetails.do?sku=750279[/A]
Michel wrote:
wow, I'll go buy it, thanks for the info. Do you know if I can have this one only for 10 $ or I have to check to find something else to buy ?
I'm not sure, Michel. I'm going to check the store out maybe tomorrow during lunch. On the website, the single copy is $12.99. So it looks like you have to buy something else to combine the 2 for 20 deal. I'm sure you can mix and match.... they usually allow that, from what I've seen.
Michel wrote:
purelife wrote:
Carpel tunnel? I think I know what you're talking about. I get the sharp pains once in a while but it has stopped for a long time now.
Yes carpel tunnel, it really hurts. Sometime I can't sleep.
I don't know if there's a cure, but MrPL has it far worse than me...from his drawing. :(
I'm not too sure about the Blue-Ray and DVD thing. I'm going to end up buying two DVD copies. One for gift and one for me. :) And I still have to buy The March of the Penguins. I like penguins now. They're so cute.
oh dear.... do you find that it hurts more when it's cold outside?
There is a wrist brace you can buy to help keep your wrist in the correct position. A lot of office workers and store clerks wear them.
You can find it in the drug store- same section as the shoe insoles and tensor bandages.
If I needed one, I'd try to make an extended medical claim....not because the things are expensive (they are not) but because it's work health and safety related.
Funny you mentioned the March of the Penguins purelife. My neighbour finally just returned it about 20 minutes ago. I've been anxious to watch it again.
Michel, are you sure your wrist problem isn't from handling that huge zoom ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Was this at the Metrotown location? I'm wondering if Downtown may have more in stock? I wonder if Future Shop or Best Buy sells it.
Amazon sells it for same price. I'll probably end up buying from Amazon along with March of Penguin. :)
ADD; Ok, looks like a bit more expensive with S&H.
I can't seem to order from HMV website either... :(
I signed in after registering. It looks like I can add items to "Wish List" but I can't locate the "Buy NOW" button...anywhere! It's kinda odd.... or maybe I'm missing it... :( *sigh*
But there isn't a Buy Now or go to shopping cart...only wish list.
$40 then free S&H? If I can't find these dvd's in-store and on HMV site, then last resort is Amazon. I'm sure I can quickly spend 40. :) Thanks Michel.
Weird stuff? Are you ordering size 17 shoes from Amazon, Michel? For your lover? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/5.gif)
I think I'm going to try the States.
I think he's gone "studying" so that he can meet up to your mature standards. ;)
I always knew you liked 'em younger and fresh. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif)
You two are hilarious.
I ordered a photoalbum book from a site last night, and after it loaded (which took a good 20 minutes) it finally took name, address and my credit card number then diappeared. I was a little nervous. I was afeared that if I did it again, thinking it didn't work the first time, that I'd end up with two.
*Michel....that was one of those books I was telling you about. I did 40 pages....which is a $70 book, but with the coupon, it came to $44.68 including shipping. Good deal !
This is the first one I've ordered, although I have 4 more ready to go. I'll wait for the next 50% off coupon. I hope it's good too, as it's for a gift. It's surprising how many photos it takes to make a 40 page book.
*add: One little flaw in there ordering process, is that when a coupon is active, it's only good for one order. Here's the catch....each book is considered an order. The part that hurts with this method is the shipping. You have to pay it for each order. I wrote to them and they said they were taking steps to improve on this issue.
There are smaller books as well and different cover bindings. The soft covers are extremely reasonable. This is an example of what you could do. There are 240 page layouts to select from....and thousands of backgrounds if you don't want to use your own. You can also do pictures on a full page (8 x 11) and add text or a story.
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Oh there's layouts that take more than that as well. You can also do a double page spread and you can layer other photos on top if you like.
[img height=178 src="http://www.picaboo.com/images/creating-double-page-spread.gif" width=240 border=0]
I think you should do a book of wildlife pics. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
And you know.....if you don't want to have the book printed....you can send the album to a friend if they download the program as well. And that costs nothing. (the program or sending the albums) You view it by turning the pages, just like a book. I really like the whole concept.
I'm boooooored.
Writing and reviewing legal documents for strata corporation.
This stuff is so dry...and boring...
Trying to make my language clear, fair and respectful "for the good of the people". A couple of the actions coming up at the AGM are political hot potatoes...but very reasonable things, if one actually spends a moment to think about them. I'm hoping that if I convey my intent through clear communication, there won't be WWIII breaking out at the meeting. Problem is, some of my neighbours can be very reactive.
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Sometimes a walk for fresh air helps clear my mind and then I'm able to tackle the boring stuff.
Sometimes a walk in the fresh air helps me clear my head so I can ignore the boring stuff indefinitely and sometimes, if I do it right, forever. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Isn't that the Act of Procrastination?
purelife wrote: Isn't that the Act of Procrastination?
Oh NO. It's the ART of Procrastination. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
You're right!
Formerly known as Prince?
Do you think SD will approve your new name?
I was working on my annual performance review via a secured website and I had no idea I was limited in the amount of characters I could write in one box.
It said:
The data you have entered is larger than the field limit of 3000 characters. Your data will be truncated.
LOL I think I had a SD moment! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif)
On the news today- Gordo has repealed the Coquihalla highway tolls.
Good news for you, Michel.
Of course, they will find some other way to charge us for it.
Hahahaaa...... Truncated !
(http://www.treehugger.com/happy-elephant-01.jpg)
All the McDonalds drinks have free refills (coffee, pop). So...if you keep the same cup...you can use it all through your trip!
Maybe this a cheap trick to collect more Carbon Tax $, once people start driving to the Interior more frequently...and those from the Interior start driving South more often...
haha glad people are having moments in the name of me lol
Don't know if I should go to Portland over Thanksgiving, no buses run before 5 apparently to the train station, at least trip planner says so. Then I'd only be in Portland for 2 days then back on a train. I dunno.
[FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffbfdf"]Trying to make my language clear, fair and respectful "for the good of the people".[/FONT] A couple of the actions coming up at the AGM are political hot potatoes...but very reasonable things, if one actually spends a moment to think about them. I'm hoping that if I convey my intent through clear communication, there won't be WWIII breaking out at the meeting. Problem is, some of my neighbours can be very reactive.
Lil Me....they're lucky to have you. Do you know how many people who don't or wouldn't even consider those needs ? Or who don't even have the capacity to think in those terms ?
[img height=80 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif" width=85 border=0] The same thing is happening here !!!!!!!!!!
Jeeeeebus. Our power went out just as I was making that last post. I wasn't even sure if it worked or not. It JUST came back on about 5 minutes ago. Somebody's not having a good night for sure...sirens, sirens, sirens and more sirens.....and as all that was going on, an ambulance pulled in to our neighbours place. Then a second.....then a third !!! The two incidences were not related....just coincidence.
OK.....now I can turn all the lights out that were on when the power blew.
Have a good trip Michel !
your power blew again PC? Are you sure you're hooked up to the grid or are you so deep in the bush nobody can get to you? lol
Kokanee Ranger lives on as a undercover VPD officer, they were swarming everywhere on granville at midnight. lol
No....not so far in the bush at all. There was an accident on the old highway and someone took out a power pole.
It was rather comical......lol.
Bon Voyage Michel.
Don't know if you wil have time to stop, but fantastic scenery also in Wells Grey Park near Clearwater. Waterfalls.
We stayed at a buffalo ranch on Trophy Mountain just oustide Wells Grey. You could probably take some fantastic photos of the buffalo- if you can avoid taking pictures of the fence enclosure...
BYE MICHEL ! [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a010.gif" border=0]
I'm the protector of the flag football team. Frats were talking bad about the girls on the team, they've got to go through me. lol
lost to the frat boys 28-27, but we won in that we demoralized them, they took us easy because of our girls. lol
so boo ya silly frat boys who tried to put the girls 'in their place' typical frats.
Hub called when he got to work......he saw 15 elk AND a bear. He often sees the bears, and occasionally the elk....but not both in the same day !
I saw the remains of a bird that my cat left for me at the foot of my bed this morning.. does that count?
Seriously.. how do i stop my cat from catching so many damn starlings? I dont care if she nabs a few every so often. . but for the last few weeks she's been catching 1-2 birds A DAY! And leaving them in out of the way places like at the foot of my bed so when i get up i step on the carcass or the feathers. Sometimes under the afghan blankets on the couch by the tv so when you lift and sit down its amidst a carcass and feathers.. wtf
[FONT size=2]I saw the remains of a bird that my cat left for me at the foot of my bed this morning.. does that count?
Seriously.. how do i stop my cat from catching so many damn starlings? I dont care if she nabs a few every so often. . but for the last few weeks she's been catching 1-2 birds A DAY! And leaving them in out of the way places like at the foot of my bed so when i get up i step on the carcass or the feathers. Sometimes under the afghan blankets on the couch by the tv so when you lift and sit down its amidst a carcass and feathers.. wtf[/FONT]
It counts Russ....maybe not as wild anymore....but wildlife none-the-less.
The open door policy isn't an option when they're bringing that stuff in the house. How to stop it ? Heckyl and Jeckyl brought our hunter a 'kitty bib' that is supposed to stop them. It will throw your cat into severe depression......lol. Apparently, if you persevere, it does work....but they will take it out on your couch just to get back at you.
*unfurls roll of yellow Crime Scene tape to warn DSers about bird carnage*
I saw this lady who had hair down to her knees... It has been a while since I've seen long hair.
That's long! Was she Sikh?
Nope, not even Sikh.
Michel -
I'm about 15 minutes into the Winged Migration and am loving it so far. I love the music (I wonder if there's a soundtrack) and the VIEW...SPECTACULAR!
Is it normal that the narrator doesn't speak sometimes and you just read the caption?
I like that kind of music...a lot. It's very invigorating.
Yes, I'm enjoying every moment. THANK YOU for your recommendation. You've got good taste.
Michel wrote:
I know I have good taste,
I bet you have good taste buds too. ;)
I'll see if I can hunt in-store before I buy online. Thanks for the info. Looks like there's a CD for almost every movie. :)
[FONT size=6]LOL[/FONT].....are you crying ?
Hey.......It takes a big man to cry. And an even bigger man to laugh at that man. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
This is odd.....I planted my spring bulbs a few weeks ago....and I just noticed, that they are all sprouted out of the ground about 3 or 4 inches. What's goin on. And also....(I think I might have mentioned this a few days ago) but my maple tree is as green as it was in June. Not a leaf has fallen. I think we may have our own ecosystem going on here at P.C. Provincial Park. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I think the yard criminal is lucky that he can pee. Something took a round out of him when I was away. He's not doing so good. He's a little limpy and has a few chunks of fur missing and generally kind of sad looking.
I saw him try to jump up on the truck hood after Sawdust came home from work yesterday....(his favourite thing to do).....and he didn't make it. Worse, is he fell on his back in the attempt. It broke my heart to see it. I wish I had missed it. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif) He just walked away. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/2.gif)
Not sure Michel. We adopted him from Pet Smart....and he was advertised as a female Maine Coon. Well.....he's not a she. He had spent a year in the SPCA, and Pet Smart was his final chance. They 'guessed' that he was around 6 or 7.....but I'm not sure how accurate that it. We've had him for 7 years. I think he may have been a little older than 6 or 7 when we got him.
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c020.gif" border=0] At the very least.
Jeckyl has a Quatchi. He wanted one for his last birthday.
Quatchi growls a lot. He doesn't leave the house much.
Those are cute. I've seen many souvenirs at London Drugs. I was going to buy one. :)
My colleague lost her Iphone. She called it, told him that the phone belongs to her but he REFUSES to return it. She's super upset.
She now suspects that her husband took the phone and sold it. :(
Ahhhh....nothing like trust to build the foundation of a healthy relationship.
Michel wrote: I don't even know what a iphone looks like. All these gizmo look all the same to me.
LOL....me too. And further more....I don't have much of an interest to find out. I seem to be functioning fine sans gizmos.
lol....could be.
Iphone, Uphone, we all phone for Iphone. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/sportlich/g035.gif" border=0]
I finally saw March of the Penguins the other day. It reminded me of the movie, Happy Feet.
Refill everybody ?
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Michel wrote:
Did you prefer it to Winged Migration PL?
Nope. I prefer the Winged better. WM had better cinematography and sound. But penguins was interesting.
I like that part too. I also like how when they get tired from walking, they just go on their bellies and move with their fins. It was so cute.
I started to like penguins a lot when I saw the Happy Feet movie. It was so sweet.
I also find it interesting that the father penguin takes care of the baby in the cold, starves for months, while the mother goes and gets food. I also found it very cool that the father has a reserve food in his mouth and feeds this one drop to the baby penguin and it lasts for a day when the mother doesn't return to them in time.
I found it sad to see lil baby penguins dead and the mother sad.
There were so many other interesting things that I like about penguins and I could go on and on.... :)
My favourite wonders with the penggies, was the passing of the egg with their feets..... and how they found each other by their voice alone. UNbelievable.
Must be Michel.....Sawdust said the same thing.....super tough week.
Tomorrow we go look at new trucks ! [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif" border=0]
Yup.....definitely time. Our truck has about 320,000K on it. Heater just went.....we've not put a nickel into it. (well....except for the billions of dollars of gas) It owes us nothing. It was my truck for about 6 years....and then hubby took it over. It's been a really good truck.
*sings*
Well it's 40 below and I don't give a f*ck
Got a heater in my truck and I'm off to the rodeo
And it's allemande left and allemande right
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We'll make sure our new truck is equipped with ALL its ball-bearings.
That is amazing milage with no major maintennance.
Harumph. They don't make things like they used to.
[SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic"]Got a heater in my truck and I'm off to the rodeo[/SPAN]
[SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic"][/SPAN]
[SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic"]I wish![/SPAN]
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wow lots of km in 6 years. Which truck you gonna buy this time, and what was the old one?
No no no.....it was my truck for the first 6 years.....hub has driven it for 7. It was Mazda B3000.
Mazda isn't offering what we're looking for this time around (unfortunatley)....and isn't measuring up well for mileage. We're going to have a look at the Toyota Tacoma.
Barely even any minor stuff, Lil Me. It really was good.....no complaints here. Gas, oil....and a couple pairs of brakes.
Hmmm.....strange. Hub's pretty thourough with his research, and he found the opposite. Not a lot of bad comments on the Tacoma at all. Where are you looking ?
Thanks Michel.....I'm sure Sawdust will be all over that, checking it out.
A truck would be good for you, with all your trips. Throw a nice foamy in the back, and you've got a more comfy place to sleep. If you get one, we've got a brand new canopy sitting here that you can probably have. Well....it's not brand new, but it was bought brand new, and only used for a couple months.
Yea.....the gas thing is definitely an issue. It was the Tacoma that had the best mileage, best everything. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
We talked about another economy car, and we looked hard at how much we really use a truck for 'truck stuff'.....and it's a lot. So a truck it is. I was a truck person for years. My Matrix is the first time I've had a car for a LONG LONG time.
Hey Michel,
Interesting!
It's funny you say that, I have been looking around the valley for the last 10 days or so and haven't seen alot of Tacoma's, which is srprising because there is a disproportionate number of Toyotas here.
Do you have any links to this, the only ones I'm finding are "Buy my Book" links. I was looking at the 4 cyl which I know is a little underpowered at 159 hp, but I need box space more than towing capability.
The standard safety features appeal to me , electronic stability control, brake assist, as well as front, side and curtain airbags. I see between 2 and 10(on a bad day) deer strikes on the way to work, so anything that can help is welcome.
I'm going to ante up for the consumer reports reviews on the '09 and see what they have to say as well.
I guess the truck bed in the Honda Ridgeline is too small for your purposes?
Yeah it is. I do want a 6' bed
So I guess that also means NO to buying an ice cream truck, or an Oscar Meyer Weinermobile.
I wouldn't rule out the Wienermobile (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/18.gif)
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[FONT size=6]LOL[/FONT] Lil Me !!!!
I don't know. A weeny-mobile appeals to me. I bet it makes its own gas.
[img style="WIDTH: 329px; HEIGHT: 257px" height=319 src="http://www.offroaders.com/album/clearfield/clear05-2K/images/Dcp_0445-l.jpg" width=416]
I'd settle for a weeny computer right about now. It would seem Sawdusts computer is 5 times faster than mine.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
Another interesting tidbit. Toyota revamped the Tacoma in '95
Michel wrote:
Yeah but according to his number of post compare to yours, his brain is five time slower than yours
I bow to my bride.
Oh crap. I forgot what I was going to say.
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Now that really IS uninteresting!
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c017.gif" border=0] I like to keep on topic.
I think P.C. and Sawdust should buy a really big Tonka truck.
There's a Tremclad colour called Safety Yellow that will be just perfect.
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HAHAHAHAAAA.....That fire truck sounds like it's fully loaded !!!! LOL
There IS a truck that drives around in Nanaimo....that IS a Tonka truck...and it IS Tonka Yellow. I've seen it twice....and it really is cute. It lookes EXACTLY like a Tonka. He must have had the tailgate custom made....because it actually has Tonka across it in the proper raised lettering.
Tonka? FJ Cruiser?
Hahaha I'd buy that.
I agree its chilly outside.
Im going to be removing the starter on my brothers truck and taking it in somewhere to have to looked at. He apparently parked and couldnt start his truck wehn he was along 4th the other day. He reached into his lockbox and took out an axe then started to knock the starter to get his truck started (contacts are gone). I would have paid to have been there to see people watching this guy in a lifted truck banging away underneath it swearing with an axe.
LOL.
Or more like, "these rednecks should stay East of Main street, where they belong..."
Lil Me wrote:
LOL.
Or more like, "these rednecks should stay East of Main street, where they belong..."
Ha! We spread everywhere.
Michel wrote:
Somebody i know just won a travel for 2 in Greece. It worth the trouble to participate to these contests.
What contests?
Someone you know won a trip for two to Greece?
Im wary of participating in contests
I'm curious to know which contest too.
Is it a radio station contest?
Would you participate if the destination is somewhere you'd like to go?
ADD: At least it wasn't a phony contest....
I don't usually have naps when I come home from work, but this 45 min nap really helped. What a difference it makes!
I wish I was a napper sometimes. I just can't do it. Even if I have one of those moments like my eyes won't stay open for another second......as soon as I got horizontal, my eyes would be WIDE open.
My friend naps like clockwork. She does a midday thing and feels refreshed and renewed..
I'm a huge fan of the powernap.
lol. I'm like that at least 3x a week. hilarious.
A little nap after lunch is like magic. It recharges rhe batteries for the rest of the day.
Someone I knew worked in a chiropractor office and during the lunch hour, they would shut down and have a nap on the bench.
I've heard of that too. And I think in Spain, work ends early.
There is a bird INSIDE the bird feeder....I think he might be moving in. (or maybe he's just checking out the mini Ebony Lounge)
lol....well at least he doesn't have to pitch a tent in the park. He has adequate housing provided at no cost to him...except that he entertain me for the winter.
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
Well in MY world, I can make whatever rules I want. Free birdseed for ALL !!!! [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/verschiedene/a056.gif" border=0]
I'm a failure. got a b+ on a midterm. pathetic idiot.
Put food in the cage?
Here kitty kitty kitty.
Michel- I don't have a cat, but I can't imagine it's any fun to stuff an angry cat into a cage!
About as tough as putting a stubborn mule into a horse trailer?
I just realized that I forgot to add 1/4 cup of sugar in a cranberry walnut recipe. It still tasted yummee. It has shredded apples and oats...
Michel wrote:
Operation Fear Cat begins. I put the cage out.
Out on your balcony?
awww....her home was relocated... are you trying to wean her away from that location?
I hope it's a successful move. I'm sure she'll miss you as soon as you get home from your trip.
Awww....poor sweety. Is there no way to get a 'live in' sitter ? At least you wouldn't have to move her. Is the place she will be staying, in the same building ?
A job opening in our company has just opened up again (it was once closed but now, this dept. is looking to hire again). The Mgr called me up because he remembered that I once applied back in March.
Back then, I applied without hesitation. But for some reason now, I'm feeling nervous. I guess that I don't want to come across as someone who has betrayed my boss. I know that they would be terribly upset if I got it. I do know that I gotta do what I want. *sigh*
There's nothing wrong with applying.
You can tell your boss, matter-of-factly that you're applying again...
because the Manager asked you to...
Seriously, purelife...you don't owe loyalty to your current boss. The company would be silly not to promote you...they want to retain good people and keep them for a long time!
Think bigger picture- how your skills can benefit the company as a whole, not just within your dept.
*starts singing the Jefferson's theme song*
Thanks for the support Lil Me and Michel.
I can't believe that I'm getting the jitters when back then, I wouldn't have hesitated.
I also met with the Manager for a brief informal chat. He told me to apply soon (if I was still interested) even though the due date isn't until next week. I was very surprised that he formerly called me to remind me about this position.
Michel wrote:
No, out of the wardrobe, so that she could see it. She meowed twice.
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Maybe if you keep the cat in the wardrobe, she can go to Narnia for a week :)
purelife wrote:
I can't believe that I'm getting the jitters when back then, I wouldn't have hesitated. --
Don't sweat it. It's just a confidence issue.
You're GOOD at your job. Don't let anything else in your life influence that fact.
woot speaking of moving on up. I got a grade revised due to being ill, prof forgot to add in the part of me being sick and missing a group work assignment. Now I've got an A in the class. lol
Good for you SD
yeah would have been higher if I hadn't flunked the first midterm with a B+. If I hadn't second guessed myself I'd have gotten an A on it. Oh well at least I finally see something with an 8 next to it. Always seem to get 78, 79 on everything drives me mad.
Sportsdude wrote:
woot speaking of moving on up. I got a grade revised due to being ill, prof forgot to add in the part of me being sick and missing a group work assignment. Now I've got an A in the class. lol
That's good news!
Lil Me - not sure if you know this but Zellers also sells the Triumph brand of bras. I was kinda surprised to see them there. (mind you, the selection in The Bay is much greater) I was HAPPY to find one that I liked after all this hunting....
I normally don't consider Zellers as a place to shop for clothes but I brought a really nice black blouse (looks and feels like silk) for $13.
Thanks, purelife. I will check there. I've never been able to buy bras at Zellers because they only stock sizes that are...large. I often have to look around or buy bras in the kids' section (sad...I know....)
I'm still waiting for the Breast Enlargement Fairy to visit me.
I know what you mean about that Lil Me cuz I saw more large cup sizes than the smaller ones and this time, I lucked out...maybe it has to do with the store.
Lil Me wrote:
I'm still waiting for the Breast Enlargement Fairy to visit me.
I think the Fairy only visits breast-feeding women.
purelife wrote:
[em]Lil Me wrote:
I'm still waiting for the Breast Enlargement Fairy to visit me.[/em]
I think the Fairy only visits breast-feeding women.
or 'trust fund girls' as one of my friends says.
Michel wrote:
Lots of Asians in this part of Canada, not enough little bra available maybe.
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buy your stuff in Hong Kong then at least that's what everyone I know does here...
As I joke I always ask if they could buy me something, but an asian xl apparently over there is a small here.
Then the other joke is my mom said for me to find one of these 'trust fund girls' so we'd be set for life or whatever. Like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory scenario. lol Or Angelina Jolie adopting you.
Sportsdude wrote:
Michel wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Lots of Asians in this part of Canada, not enough little bra available maybe.
[/div]
buy your stuff in Hong Kong then at least that's what everyone I know does here...
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LOL. I can find small bras if I go to places where small people shop (apparently not Zellers or Costco).
As for HK, I've been there exactly once...in 1988...hmmm..maybe I should have bought a case of bras there, as I'm still the same bra size as I was then...
Yayyy...I just finished applying for this job again. I am happy that I now have an updated resume and can look for other jobs if need be.
Good girl.....and good luck purelife.
....and they won't end up parked on your lap when you get old. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
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Toss them in the dryer with a wet towel. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
It's not a perfect solution, but it works in a pinch. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I dont know where to buy bra's.. but Starfishie always seems to get difficult ones.
Russ wrote:
I dont know where to buy bra's.. but Starfishie always seems to get difficult ones.
Difficult ones? Do you mean the ones where you have trouble unclasping them, Russ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif)
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/e016.gif" border=0] lol. Bra shopping it THE WORST. (well....next to bathing suit shopping)
P.C. wrote:
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/e016.gif" border=0] lol. Bra shopping it THE WORST. (well....next to bathing suit shopping)[/DIV]
Here here! So many different brands and different fits for the same size!
unless men go high end, we've got an easy life shopping wise.
My interview for the job is tomorrow! I'm feeling kinda nervous about telling my Supervisor....once again....
I'm sure I'll do just fine during the interview.
Hurray! Go get 'em, purelife!
Thanks Lil Me.
Does anyone here own a Laminator machine?
No, I take my stuff to Staples.
I have a laminator. I can't remember where I got it, but it was SO cheap. I think it was $15.99. (might have been Walmart)
That's cheap, P.C.
This is the one I'm looking at but still have a bit more researching to do.
[A href="http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10291598&search=laminator&Mo=8&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-CA&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BCCA&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ne=4000000&D=laminator&Ntt=laminator&No=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1"]http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10291598&search=laminator&Mo=8&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-CA&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BCCA&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ne=4000000&D=laminator&Ntt=laminator&No=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1[/A]
I didn't do any research.....lol. I figured for $15.99, it would do the job I wanted it to do, and if it never did another one again, it would still be a bargain. It's just a cheapo Mainstays....and still works fine.
purelife wrote:
My interview for the job is tomorrow! I'm feeling kinda nervous about telling my Supervisor....once again....
I'm sure I'll do just fine during the interview. [/DIV]
Likely your super already knows. He/She even may have put in a good word for you
I wonder if Russ can vouch for the efficacy of Horny Goat Weed.
I found out that I don't have to tell my Super/Mgr yet, only until I have a second interview and am one of the Finalist. YAY!!
I just finished my interview and boy oh boy, was I nervous. I'm still feeling nervous and shaky....I think there are some questions that I didn't answer properly...
When's the second interview?
Hey Gophie...
They still have more to Interview...they'll let me know if I get a second one. I don't know for sure.
Well, here's hoping for ya.
Thanks Gophie. I have a feeling that they have already made up their minds about me before the Interview.
My grandpa registered himself on facebook. He's 70! It's too funny. :)
What inspired him?
Gopher wrote:
What inspired him?
I think it's because he wants to "spy" on us grandkids and his family (he has family in England too) and he likes to be "in" with technology. Heck, he even owns a cell phone.
That's so cool, purelife. I think one of my grandfathers would have been like that, had he still been alive. But he died in 1980. At that time, he had a CB radio and was reading up on video cameras.
I think that it's great to kinda get with the age. And I never told him to get on it.
Technically, he's Mr PL's grandpa but he's still mine and always will be. :) I never had a grandpa that I remembered in my life. My dad's dad died when I was really young and I don't remember him. :(
My great uncle is 90 he talks to his family in Slovakia on Skype and email, lifts weights and went to Slovakia for a month in Septmeber. lol He only does these things now because my great aunt died a 2 years ago. She was a penny pincher didn't see the need for a computer or travelling even.
everybody is different. :)
Hahaha SD. Reminds me of the Izzy the "strong man" in Seinfeld, played by Lloyd Bridges.
ya that would be my great uncle. He lives life with a spring in his step or as we say "he comes from good stock". lol
I am going to buy some sausages.
Way to keep on topic Gophie. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
[em]Gopher wrote:
[/em] [em]I am going to buy some sausages.[/em][/div]
[div]mild or spicy?
pork or beef?
liver?
watching the documentary "Monarchy" on Newsworld. I feel sorry for these British monarch's. The documentary is making them look all sad all the time, like they're waiting around for someone to abolish them so they can live in peace. lol
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kAymQ2QUMM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kAymQ2QUMM[/a]
guy from Supernatural doing Eye of the Tiger. hilarious.
Brings up a good question. What's your air guitar song?
Mine is usually Boston - More of a Feeling
Hit Me with your Best Shot- Pet Benatar
I am trying to finish my Marty pumpkin, but I've lost interest. He is not turning out well, and I've botched so many cuts. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/2.gif)
I'm wondering if there is a power tool that might make this easier. I'm cursing myself that I turfed the Dremel.
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]I am trying to finish my Marty pumpkin, but I've lost interest. He is not turning out well, and I've botched so many cuts. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/2.gif)[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]I'm wondering if there is a power tool that might make this easier. I'm cursing myself that I turfed the Dremel. [/div]
Dremel...
why would you turf one of the coolest tools out there? I admit I dont use it very often but when I do I almost marry it
Hahaaha. Actually, I've turfed two. One that I don't know where it came from....and the second was my dads....with every attachment known to mankind. I had a couple 'unco-operative' moments with a dremel...and that was IT.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
Costco sells the dremel kit.
Only the crazy ones.
I've refurbished a goodly amount of antiques....NO DREMEL. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I hope you didn't paint it black. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif)
Sings:
I had a little Dremel, I made it out of clay...
Michel wrote:
Actually I used a Dremel only once, it was very useful for little areas my virile and muscular male fingers just couldn't reach.
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Ack! Too much information!
(I hope you washed the Dremel afterwards)
Fine Moby, I've lost some weight - not a lot, I'm just down to where I want to be.
Oh Gophie.....I found it !!!! [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c003.gif" border=0]
P.C. wrote:
Oh Gophie.....I found it !!!!
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[FONT color=#0000ff]Handle it with care.[/FONT]
I'd rather not handle it at all, thank you. I'm on a mission to pay it forward.
There'll be no pictures until my mission is complete. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
lol.....I'm not sure. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c028.gif" border=0]
I was talking about the extra EL BEEES !
I think I'm finally an adult. I bought replacement electric toothbrush tips at the StupidStore (no name brand). I usually take them from my dad :)
That reminds me of how Grandma's love buying their grandkids socks and underwear. Stocking stuffers, I 'spose.
Has anyone ever watched Rocky Horror Picture Show? If so, what did you think?
Years ago, and not in the theatre. I'd love to go to a theatre showing of it one day.
I'm a sucker for any kind of sing-along show.
Sings:
Dammit! Janet. I love you!
watching roommates play rock band. One is on the drums, one on the guitar, one is singing, one on bass. hilarious.
Michel wrote:
Huh ? What about team work ? I assume you're the drunk groupie flashing her tits ? (//richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
HAHAHAHA!
Wecome back Michel
Michel wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]That young man is ain't a team player I say ! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) [/div]
These things happen. Some people play for the 'other' team.
Drat. I have to clean my fishtank this morning. And we just found out that the wallyworld in NWest is out of that fog machine liquid.. how smart are we to buy the machine and not the liquid. <sigh>
I'm sure if you phone around you can find some. If you want fog that badly.
Try the garden stores and party stores as well Russ.
haha. I eventually got to play for an hour. Nobody left til 2am. lol
Apparently Halloween tonight is just a Rock Band party.
The walls are not thin here apparently, except when someone has their windows open. lol
I find this funny. Look at the dog. omg lol
(http://www.jamesmoore.org/jedjames22.JPG)
I have just had my hair cut
Is it possible that you look as handsome as that adorable puppy ? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/g102.gif" border=0]
I saw James Moore on the street a few days ago.. I think he's lost weight.
Gopher wrote:
I have just had my hair cut[/DIV]
Hey! I got mine done the other day too. I bet you're happier now. :)
The dog's name is Jed.
He's a real poser.....lol
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/figuren/p015.gif" border=0] I just finished carving my other pumpkin, (turned out the pits) ...hung my last bat, placed the last spiders, rats and skeletons.....and boodles-o-candles. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/figuren/c050.gif" border=0]
I'm ready. [FONT size=1](for my 6 kids)[/FONT]
He'll be a perfect little angel.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a3/SingingAngel051/catwitchhathalloween.jpg)
awww...cute kitty. :)
My neighbour can tell whether a cat is a boy or a girl by looking at the face.
lol...Can he really...or does he just think he can.
This neighbour is a she, and is quite a cat person. She can tell! Something about the cheeks. It's either the boy or the girl that is a bit fatter in the cheeks, can't remember which.
When we got our lovely boy [img onclick="selecte('rolleyes.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/rolleyes.gif" border=0].....the VET, who was right down there in his business, couldn't even tell if he was a he.
Poor little man. No wonder he has a complex. He was advertised as a female !
Gender crisis ? You could be right. Perhaps we were remiss in not seeking counselling for him.
Hub is still researching the bejeebers out of the trucks on our short list. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/muede/k025.gif" border=0]
Well, I think he has made a decision. He says he hasn't made a decision. But I am certain, that if I put my guess in a sealed envelope.....it would be the right one. We have gotten follow-up calls from both GM and Toyota. Nadda from Nissan.
He is looking at the inconsistencies with Lemonaids ratings with what they claim their sources for ratings say. They don't match. More confusion.
Yes....I agree that could be the case. But regardless of whether a company needs your business or not, a follow-up call is always nice.....a classy thing for sure.
Hub could much better explain the inconsistencies than I....but they ARE odd indeed.
I don't like follow up call if I didn't buy anything, I found that more harassment or pressure than anything else.
Well.......if nothing else, we know it lacks sincerity. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
So.....I ended up getting only one trick or treater. I thought I might get a few more later on after the town functions were done. Nadda. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
Ahhh....but I have warded off that little dilemma. I gave out bags with half a dozen little Play Doughs and a Hallowe'en Candy Kabob. So.....unless I eat the play dough, my damages will be minimal.
Michel wrote:
Just can't wait to go to Superstore, the big boxes of small bags of chips are usually half price the day after ! Wouhou, Trans Fat here I come !!!
We went after cleaning up here. It was freakin mayhem. Like ten carts per checkout backed up halfway up the isles to the checkouts. There was like ten checkouts open as well.
Stocked up on LOTS of candy.
Thats too bad PC.. every year our numbers have been going down due to kids going to malls or church''s. This year our number is 57. Down like 40 kids from last year.
How was the party Russ ? Dying to hear.....sounds like you put a lot into it !
I'm living with a real life Casanova. Just saw girl #3 go home of this weekend. This is crazy.
Is your reaction one of shock, awe, admiration, or a combination of all 3?
neither I had my fun this weekend like everyone else. I'm tired of having to play host to girls on the weekend. And ince I don't have an asian gene in me unlike the rest of us nerdy kids (roomies + unoffical roomie) who apparently (so they say..) can focus on other topics to the point the subject or goofy idea they're talking about (rock band, computers, asian gang lords in montreal, trust fund babies, asian stereotypes, asians in general, richmond, chinese who masquerade as japanese etc) and completely get engrossed in their own world they completely forget that casanova has a girl over. Where do I find this genetic mutation? hahaha lol
seriously though roomie needs to go for a grand slam and find a korean girl in the next few hours. Then he's done the Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean the Asian Grand Slam. woot. lol
It's just that girls are always around and they're playing rock band or watching a movie. Well I have a routine in the weekends of watching TV and hanging out lounging in living area. And there's the fact my computer is dying and it is freezing 24/7. So I've spent 10hrs trying to look up a simple group project on Georges Etienne Cartier and its taken me all day when it should have only been 30mins.
cool.
[FONT size=2]neither I had my fun this weekend like everyone else. I'm tired of having to play host to girls on the weekend. And ince I don't have an asian gene in me unlike the rest of us nerdy kids (roomies + unoffical roomie) who apparently (so they say..) can focus on other topics to the point the subject or goofy idea they're talking about (rock band, computers, asian gang lords in montreal, trust fund babies, asian stereotypes, asians in general, richmond, chinese who masquerade as japanese etc) and completely get engrossed in their own world they completely forget that casanova has a girl over. Where do I find this genetic mutation? hahaha lol
seriously though roomie needs to go for a grand slam and find a korean girl in the next few hours. Then he's done the Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean the Asian Grand Slam. woot. lol
It's just that girls are always around and they're playing rock band or watching a movie. Well I have a routine in the weekends of watching TV and hanging out lounging in living area. And there's the fact my computer is dying and it is freezing 24/7. So I've spent 10hrs trying to look up a simple group project on Georges Etienne Cartier and its taken me all day when it should have only been 30mins.[/FONT]
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Is it just me, or does this actually make sense ? [img onclick="selecte('eh.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/eh.gif" border=0]
hmmm? ;)
still looking for this gene my friends were talking about. lol :P
what had it seen?
Yeh I just sold my old leather jacket for 200 $. Goodbye memories.
So....you two were close then ?[/DIV]
Michel - I was just informed that Employer Transit Pass will no longer have your picture on it. And, we get to keep our old pass instead of exchanging it for our new pass.
Has SD cast his absentee ballot yet?
yeah 3 weeks ago.
A friend of mine watched me fill it out, took 25mins. She didn't understand why I had to fill out all these yes or no's about judges. Then my law roomie saw the ballot and couldn't believe how politicized the system is. Yeah you vote for your supreme court justices but do you know who they are no. It's ridiculous. Or then you get the judge who's running for a county position and runs on a 'I will put everyone in prison platform', exactly how is that being fair? lol silly.
Well of all the things to politicize, I would think voting should be right up there. [img onclick="selecte('dontgetit.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/dontgetit.gif" border=0]
"hang up the phone you prick"
"ill split ur nuts from the back of yer ass to the top of ur head"
Frank rizzo
P.C. wrote:
Well of all the things to politicize, I would think voting should be right up there. [img onclick="selecte('dontgetit.gif');" alt="emoticon" src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/dontgetit.gif[/img]
eh. I'm just old fashioned, voting never used to be secretive it was seen as an abomination. Although it led to mob killings in Quebec in the late 1770s-1830s. You didn't want to be that guy as the only one voting for the other guy in a room of 30. lol
On the contrary, voting was always VERY private. It was considered ultimate bad manners to even ask who someone was voting for. It was a subject people kept to themselves.
Really, hmm.
You lived in a different era I do not know. lol
Everybody knows who everyone voted for, its rather easy to figure out/if you go to a primary you have to state your party of choice. Then that party knows about you and calls you for the rest of your life.
Voting wasn't always done by secret ballot. Usually it was going to a hall, someone would call your name and you'd state who you were voting for (back 125+ years ago or more). Like a caucus.
Yikes. There's always the cell phone although I never trust mine.
Anybody show up to work an hour early today? I did... embarrassing.
You lived in a different era I do not know.
Voting wasn't always done by secret ballot. Usually it was going to a hall, someone would call your name and you'd state who you were voting for ([FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffbf"]back 125+ years ago or more[/FONT]). Like a caucus.
Oh of course.....I remember now. [img onclick="selecte('sarcasm.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/sarcasm.gif" border=0]
So, by 'old fashioned'...you were referring to the late 90's ?
Michel, that's hilarious. What kind of clock were you trying to repair ?
Oh wow.....that's pretty special !
Try the craft stores too Michel. I know they have the clock movements as well. It usually says on the package, the thickness of the clock.
(http://www.michaels.com/online/images/product/large/gc0429.jpg)
lol. Any craft store should carry them....but you might want to save yourself some time and gas, and let your fingers do the walking.
You said voting is private, I just said voting hasn't always been private, in fact the idea that it would be private was scary to people.
No, I'm saying everyone tells everyone who they voted for as most people ask a nano second after you say 'I voted today'.
I haven't worn a watch since elementary school. There's always a clock somewhere and now with cell phones watches are just jewelry pieces and I'm not a bling bling fan.
huh?
you said why cell phone last night and said you use a watch oh wait. lol
you use a watch to get up. oye vey
no worries! I have horrible reading comprehension.
Sportsdude wrote:
I haven't worn a watch since elementary school. There's always a clock somewhere and now with cell phones [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff40"]watches are just jewelry pieces and I'm not a bling bling fan.[/FONT][FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff40"] [/FONT]
There are watches that aren't bling bling, y'know.
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I am so confused.
haha I get it now. lol
Yeah that's true purelife, but the first time I remember people wearing watches was during a fossil fad, ever since I've equated to the two as cell phones took over. I hate things on my wrists anyway. Never fits right, even if I get the watch fitted, gets in the way.
Michel, your written communications skills are just fine. Of course one has to read it first. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Michel wrote:
purelife wrote:
I am so confused.[/DIV]
Arrrgghhh bring me readers over 35 years old !!!! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
I know...my brain is a size of a chick pea. :(
Sportsdude wrote:
Yeah that's true purelife, but [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff40"]the first time I remember people wearing watches was during a fossil fad, ever since I've equated to the two as cell phones took over.[/FONT][FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff40"] [/FONT]
I also don't get this too. Boy, am I feeling retarded today.
I often feel retarded trying to figure out SD's comments. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
P.C. wrote:
I often feel retarded trying to figure out SD's comments. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
LOL, glad to know that I'm not the only one to feel retarded. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif)
Michel wrote:
Yeah I just realized I didn't lose my 61 hours of extra work as I tought I had. Before, they used to pay us these on september 30th at the most, now we are allowed to take these hours as off time until the end of January. Wow, that's a lot of o.t. hours!
I think you should duct tape a cell phone over your fancy clock. Then carry it around with you. lol.
Better yet, buy an iPhone and surf the internet from your fancy clock...
I have nothing to say that isn't interesting and so I'm not saying anything..
But you just spoke, Goph!
Yes, but I didn't say anything, I just wrote it. Next time I'll mime it for you.
lol.
fossil watches were big in middle school along with ricky martin haircuts, oakley sunglasses, corduroy's, Abercrombie and Fitch and doc martins. High school I didn't pay attention to fads, but ever since I've equated watches with a non essential need as it was uncool to wear a watch before the fossil fad.
make sense? hahaha lol
Michel wrote:
Miss Caramel Pork was very nervous today when she saw me. It's not easy being as sexy as me. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) [/DIV]
You two would make a cute couple. :)
I think you should make a goal of finding out one new thing about her every time you go there.
She likes you!
I think she does too. I can tell from here that there is chemistry. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Sportsdude wrote:
lol.
fossil watches were big in middle school along with ricky martin haircuts, oakley sunglasses, corduroy's, Abercrombie and Fitch and doc martins. High school I didn't pay attention to fads, [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"]but ever since I've equated watches with a non essential need as it was uncool to wear a watch before the fossil fad. [/FONT]
make sense? hahaha lol
Sorry, I still don't get it. You lost me starting with "but ever since..." as hilighted.[/DIV]
Hey Michel -
Nearest Michael's is at the Marine and Byrne area with the Home Sense and Winners.
Looking for an American Eagle coat for a colleague (he wants the same as me)
That's nice of you to keep an eye out for him too. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/21.gif)
I don't think there's a crafts store that is as big as Michael's at Metrotown. There's always the dollar store and they have some crafts there.
lol okay I'll simplify even more
watches = fad = jewelry= SD doesn't wear one, has cell phone
and
watches never fit on me correctly and they're a hindrance.
Sportsdude wrote:
lol okay I'll simplify even more
watches = fad = jewelry= SD doesn't wear one, has cell phone
and
watches never fit on me correctly and they're a hindrance.
Could you do this with all your posts? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif)
no prob. lol
It pisses me off when members of my family take something (stapler, kitchen scissors, cordless phone, screwdrivers) and don't put it back in the right place.
I hear ya Lil Me.
I also don't like it when friends/families start snooping around our stuff and then not put it back where it belongs.
Maybe it's just me, but when I go to a friend's place, I wouldn't start touching their things and snooping around unless I have permission from them by asking if it's ok to check out their collection of books (for example). BUT, we have some friends, who would just snoop at our stuff, and doesn't put the items back. First of all, they never asked, and secondly, they didn't put it back to the correct place. GRRRR, pisses me off.
OMG, I JUST GOT A CALL FROM THE MANAGER WHO WAS INTERVIEWING ME TO SEE HIM IN 10 MINUTES!!!! I'M SO NERVOUS RIGHT NOW. IT'S EITHER HIM GOING TO TELL ME "YES YOU GOT IT" OR "NO, WE'VE GOT SOMEONE ELSE!!!"
My heart is beating out of my chest right now....
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I....umm.....I have a tendancy to do this. Well, um...not really. Just sort of. It's not so much that I don't put things back where they belong....it's more that I change the place where they belong on a regular basis.
omg omg omg....Good luck purelife !!!!!
Good luck PL!! Think good thoughts!
P.C. wrote:
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I....umm.....I have a tendancy to do this. Well, um...not really. Just sort of. It's not so much that I don't put things back where they belong....it's more that I change the place where they belong on a regular basis.
Do you tell MrSawdust when you've changed the item locations?
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[em][/em]
[em]I....umm.....I have a tendancy to do this. Well, um...not really. Just sort of. It's not so much that I don't put things back where they belong....it's more that I change the place where they belong on a regular basis.[/em][/div] purelife wrote: [div style="font-style: italic;"]Do you tell MrSawdust when you've changed the item locations?
Oh. You are one of those are you. You and starfishie should live together and leave me and Sawdust alone.
That being said, I do move tools and parts around in the garage.. so you can FIND them, and they arent in a big pile burying each other item.
Oh. You are one of those are you. You and starfishie should live together and leave me and Sawdust alone.
That being said, I do move tools and parts around in the garage.. so you can FIND them, and they arent in a big pile burying each other item.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif) I'm one of those. But....but....but.....it's just that I'm always looking for ways to streamline efficiancy...and...and....simplify...and unify....and organize.
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/frech/n050.gif" border=0] [FONT color=#ffffff] ,[/FONT]
I'm in desperate need of a coat/rain coat with gore-tex.
Do you NEED a Goretex jacket ? ...or do you just want a Goretex jacket. I haven't checked them out in a while....but last time I looked, they're pretty pricey.
Costco, Mark's Work Wearhouse, or some of those clothing stores on Broadway across from MEC. The small stores have some no-name jackets.
Otherwise, there's a 3psc Men's Rainsuit at Costco for about $80- inner shell jacket, outer shell jacket and rain pants.
Well my rain coat failed, and I mean failed miserably. lol
Last weekend I was drier without the coat in the rain than with it.
I'm also freezing, I need a decent coat. Everybody is telling me to go to the Mountain Co-Op.
And since this weekend I'll be sitting around a camp fire in cold nights. I think I need a coat. lol
Lucky me the low's drop to around 2 the next day after we leave. lol
I haven't owned a winter coat for SOOOOO many years.....or boots for that matter.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
yeah well I'm used to -15 degree nights with a strong head wind and I can't stand the cold breeze here sometimes. lol I'm a big sissy.
speaking of st. louis weather, oh my so glad I don't live in this any more:
[table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"][tbody][tr][tr][td][div style="padding: 5px; float: left;"][div style="font-size: 113%;"]18°C[/div][div style="font-size: 84%;"]Current: Mostly Cloudy
Wind: SE at 0 km/h
Humidity: 62%[/div][/div][div style="padding: 5px; float: left; font-size: 84%;" align="center"]Wed
[img style="border: 1px solid rgb(187, 187, 204); margin-bottom: 2px;" src="http://www.google.ca/images/weather/mostly_sunny.gif" alt="Mostly Sunny" title="Mostly Sunny" border="0" width="40" height="40"]
[nobr]25°C | 15°C[/nobr][/div][div style="padding: 5px; float: left; font-size: 84%;" align="center"]Thu
[img style="border: 1px solid rgb(187, 187, 204); margin-bottom: 2px;" src="http://www.google.ca/images/weather/thunderstorm.gif" alt="Thunderstorm" title="Thunderstorm" border="0" width="40" height="40"]
[nobr]19°C | 4°C[/nobr][/div][div style="padding: 5px; float: left; font-size: 84%;" align="center"]Fri
[img style="border: 1px solid rgb(187, 187, 204); margin-bottom: 2px;" src="http://www.google.ca/images/weather/chance_of_rain.gif" alt="Chance of Rain" title="Chance of Rain" border="0" width="40" height="40"]
[nobr]9°C | 1°C[/nobr][/div][div style="padding: 5px; float: left; font-size: 84%;" align="center"]Sat
[img style="border: 1px solid rgb(187, 187, 204); margin-bottom: 2px;" src="http://www.google.ca/images/weather/mostly_sunny.gif" alt="Mostly Sunny" title="Mostly Sunny" border="0" width="40" height="40"]
[nobr]7°C | 1°C[/nobr][/div][/td][/tr][/tr][/tbody][/table]
25 to 0 in less than 2 days, then back again a few days later. Oh the classic ones are when you're caught in a snow storm when it was balmy out 5hrs earlier. 25 to -5 in a couple hours. hellish.
Michel wrote:
Ok I'm assuming myself, heading to Losers, Shack Nonsense and Michel's Crap store. I'm tired of walking around with that clock duct tape on my wrist.[img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Other/10.gif[/img]
Funny, I was going to go there this evening to Michael's cuz I needed something, but ended up going to Stupidstore instead.
Has anyone tried grapples? I saw how it was made on the discovery channel (or was it the cooking channel) and had to try one. When I saw them at Superstore, I just had to buy it. They're expensive, a pack of 4 for $4.99. It was so delicious.
Definitely Costco has excellent men's coats like Lil Me mentioned. Mountain Co-op may be too expensive for you, SD.
Sportsdude wrote:
yeah well [span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"]I'm used to -15 degree nights with a strong head wind and [span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 64);"]I can't stand the cold breeze here sometimes.[/span] lol I'm a big sissy. [/span]
That doesn't make sense...unless it's just me. If you're used to -15 degree nights, at the moment, we're not even at a minus yet. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Thinking/3.gif)
maybe but they do have a sale going on and I could get away with buying a fleece for sale + a rain coat for sail for the same price as a coat.
Plus, I have to pay more anyway nobody makes coats my size that fit properly except the ski stores.
purelife wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
yeah well [span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"]I'm used to -15 degree nights with a strong head wind and [span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 64);"]I can't stand the cold breeze here sometimes.[/span] lol I'm a big sissy. [/span]
That doesn't make sense...unless it's just me. If you're used to -15 degree nights, at the moment, we're not even at a minus yet. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Thinking/3.gif)
lol.. don't worry you're not the only one confused. My roommate makes fun of me every night when I go "damn its cold".
Best explanation I can come up with is the dominant use of a car. Back home I never wore a coat. I was only outside for seconds before getting in a car. Here I'm walking around for 30-45 minutes at a time. more exposed and we don't turn on the heat around here in the dorm.
oh nice.
ack, my wallet ran away from me again, gonna have to star a search party.
hmm if they have an xl to xxl tall then it'll fit.
Ask Miss Caramel Pork tomorrow if she likes your new coat!
L is too short. lol
Best coat I have is at home a ski coat but it costs 75 bucks to ship it here.
Unless it runs big. L probably isn't going to fit length wise, but I'll give it a try. lol
hmmmmm
Do they have xxx?
Michel wrote:
I bought a L, I wonder why, way too big, I have to go back. Grrrrr.... Oh shit I'm not sure, only at the wrists ahhhh I need a girlfriend to tell me what to buy !!!!
When you wear sweaters inside, it'll make up for the extra space. That's what I end up doing...(buy one size up because my winter clothes are much thicker and will make up the space)
I like the Losers at the New West location because it's bigger, has HomeSense and is quiet. The one in Richmond is pretty good too. Their HomeSense location is the LARGEST I've seen.
SD - definitely try Losers.
[span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"]Lil Me wrote:[/span][br style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"]Do they have xxx? [/b]
xxx of what, Lil Me?
The store downtown would be the biggest right?
coats!
Sportsdude wrote:
The store downtown would be the biggest right?
[hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"]Nope. That store is tiny and is always just super duper busy.
Michel wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
The store downtown would be the biggest right?
[span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"]No, and lots of people go there, so not too much choice. I might go there tomorrow and check if I can exchange mine there instead than driving back to New Westminster. I can check for you if there are some xxl and tell tou after lunch time.[/span]
Tell me how your Operation Xchange goes. It's difficult to find the same item at another location. But I know that you can refund/exchange at any location.
Okay Michel thanks!
btw which winners burnaby location?
oh okay great.
How did Ray Charles determine that the "Pratty Woman" was indeed pretty?
Was he just guessing?
Pratty Woman ? [img onclick="selecte('eh.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/eh.gif" border=0]
You don't want a navy coat? You wanted a black one?
I was right and 3 chicks were wrong : Once again women have seen Black where it was actuallly Navy. I just confirmed with another man.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) Maybe you need to confirm with 1 more man to make it even. Remember, more men are colourblind than women. What will you do if the third one says it's dark brown.
Black generally goes with anything.....but black and navy can be sketchy if it's not the right black. Have I confused you any more than you already are ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
IMHO, if your pants are black, the coat should be black.
If you wear jeans, the navy coat is fine.
I don't think it matters what colour your shirt is, since you will take your coat off indoors.
Tenderfoot?
Oh, ok.
Tenderfoot Michel, are you tough enough for the Wet Coast winter? That loaf of bread under your arm might get wet.
The recent Sears catalog has some wild stuff in there. Large selection of winter parkas and snow boots for the whole family, a couple pages of sleds, more pages of snow blower machines, and an outdoor hockey rink kit. Who the hell buys this stuff?!
You mean Canada has snow?
Michel wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]People in the [em]REAL[/em] Canada ? Lol[/div]--
Good one.
The other day, Heckyl was looking at a map of North America. He thought that Canada should claim Alaska and trade Quebec.
lol I dunno about that one. I'd rather have Quebeckers over Sarah Palin. lol
Michel - I would definitely go with the black. I don't think navy suits you if you wear black most of the time.
I wear a long black wool coat and I love it cuz it keeps me super warm. I think dark colored pants go well with a black coat.
I should've worn my boots today if I had known it was going to pour today... then change into my dress shoes at work.
Costco has black coats that would look spiffy on you, Michel. :)
Uhm, I don't know if it was 3 in 1. I'll check at the Costco Willingdon (gotta go there soon) and will report back. :)
ADD: To me, "spiffy" means "looks nice on you, suits you..." I hope that's the definition google gave you (or along those lines)
LOL..I knew you were kidding. It has been a long time since I've used the word "spiffy."
I also like the phrase "Suited and Booted," to describe a guy who is wearing a nice suit and with polished shoes. :)
bwhahaha
Gordon Campbell lives on campus, no one should feel safe at night with him driving around looking for Maui. lol
apparently he loves visiting the bookstore and walking the malls.
LOL I broke the clock again, so I went to buy another mechanism tonight, and o surprise, this one is out of order. So I'll have to go a 3rd time...
Oh dear.....what the heck are you doing to the poor thing ?
Maybe Michel should move to Switzerland and start a new career in clocks.
Or just give up on the old analog clock and get a digital alarm clock like everyone else :)
Maybe you should have used a Dremel. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
The term works like clockwork seems ironic at this point
I can see what you were attempting to do michel.. and hindsight being 20 20 I bet ya wish you put up a shelf or stand.
I used to have one of those but the alarm would rattle my brain, especially when some brain cells were dead from teh night before. I eventually broke it and went digital.
Never going back neither.
P.C. wrote:
Maybe you should have used a Dremel. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
See! See! I tol' you those doohickeys were handy! I bet ya wish you didnt get rid of yours now.. huh? huh?
See! See! I tol' you those doohickeys were handy! I bet ya wish you didnt get rid of yours now.. huh? huh?
[/DIV] No regrets. I'M not the one trying to fix a clock with a hot nail. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Ye are very astute. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Russ wrote:
[em]See! See! I tol' you those doohickeys were handy! I bet ya wish you didnt get rid of yours now.. huh? huh?
[/em]P.C. wrote:[/div][strong style="font-style: italic;"][em][/em][/b] [div style="font-style: italic;"]No regrets. I'M not the one trying to fix a clock with a hot nail. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
This is true. But I can understand, its a guy thing.
Michel: Honestly bud, I DO understand where you are coming from. You are so far into it you cant justify changing now
Hey....I like power tools as much as the next guy....but the Dremel drove me mental. I think I wasn't putting the bits in incorrectly perhaps. I shaved down 3 little grinder bits to nothing in less than 10 minutes. That's when it hit the curb.
Russ wrote:
Michel: Honestly bud, I DO understand where you are coming from. You are so far into it you cant justify changing now
Michel wrote:
ah ah ! no no no, I would have destroy any piece of crap clock made in China or whatever a long time ago. It's just a very special clock. I talk about it a few pages before this one with pictures.
Sorry, I was talking about how you were going about setting it dangling precariously above your head. :) :)
I understood that the clock has special sentimental value.
Sorry, Im howling here. This reminds me of what happened to me a number of times.
Maybe you could trade it in on this stone clock. Solar powered.
[img style="WIDTH: 431px; HEIGHT: 331px" height=545 src="http://www.tournorfolk.co.uk/hovetonhall/sundial.jpg" width=727]
SD - Costco Stadium location has 3-in-1 men's wetsuits coat in XXL. It even comes with the waterproof pants. Price: $89.98.
I think they're the wetskins. They're waterproof and windproof. Great for skiing.
An excellent brand indeed. I purchased their wetskins women's jacket last year and just love it. Super warm, waterproof and a windbreaker. It also came with waterproof pants. It'll be good when I go snowshoeing.
Hey Michel.....I meant to ask you the other day, if you know anything about how to refinish a French Polish. (not because you are French (lol).....but because you mentioned that you did antique refinishing.)
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I didn't really take a close look but there is one with black and gray. If I was a guy, I would buy it. It looks very nice.
There were lots at the Stadium location. Not sure about the other ones.
Thanks Michel....thought I might have lucked out in finding someone who has done it. I don't think I would ever use this technique on a piece of furniture 'just because'. But the piece that I have does have a French Polish.....and it could use a little work. It's not bad....but it has a few rings on it. It would have to be redone WITH the French Polish to maintain its authenticity. It was hub's great grandfathers dining table. I imagine it would cost a small fortune to have it done professionally. I don't trust my skill in this area.
Probably just burning off the summers dust. I don't like being cold. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
LOL Michel.
ADD; Me neither P.C. :( This will be my first winter in our new place, so we'll see how cold it gets. When we moved in in early Spring, it was freaking cold. So, I don't even want to imagine how cold it will be. And, we have the heater cranked up too.
Good job Michel !!!!
And it hold on the wall quite safely I would say.
I think if I had a boulder hanging off the wall, 'quite' safe isn't quite safe enough.
I'm sure it will be just fine Michel. Good for you for fixing it !
(Do you want to fix my old mantel clock ?) (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) It's an old clock that my dad gave his parents......and every once in a blue moon, the clock just starts going. It's a key wound chiming clock. I don't know what the scoop is with that thing.
You just want to tie a scarf around your waist and sing the Bonhomme Bonhomme song.
It's still raining, but there was a hint of sunshine in the horizon just before the sun set. Was there sun in the city?
Dull all day here. Blahhhhh.
Tomorrow we are going to look at a beautiful lakefront house. It's quite lovely. We just need to find out how drastically the price of our home has dropped first.
I cried when I watched Charlotte's Web... Movie just finished on tv. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
I'm so not going to win the Mother of the Year Award.
Heckyl and Jeckyl have been hacking and coughing for a while now (it's that time of year), so they each had a tsp of tequila before bed (along with Vicks vaprorub and some steamy tea tree oil to breathe). It always stops me from coughing.
I have a suspicion there are less harmful ingredients in the tequilla than in some of the medicines.
My Brussels sprout?
My little shoes ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Do they serve Nanaimo bars there?
Yum.
Going looky looing again today.....but this time on the computer. Hub says of all the houses we looked at yesterday, that none of them had that 'wow factor'. I told him the wow factor starts another 100G more than what we're looking at.
I don't think P.C. and Sawdust will be moving unless they dig up the forest and also move the workshop with them.
My opinion.
Some nutter running for city council in Maple Ridge wants to save the Albion Ferry.
I don't think P.C. and Sawdust will be moving unless they dig up the forest and also move the workshop with them.
My opinion.
LOL. Umm....you could very well be correct. I keep thinking that the yard maintanance is getting tougher every year....so downsizing is in order at some point. But everything I look at that doesn't have some acerage around it feels too goldfish bowl-ish for me. Sawdust and I have never picked out a place together yet......interesting issues. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif)
*sends in a team of garden gnomes*
That was an option that crossed my mind. Build a cute little gatehouse and have a strapping good gardener/ handyman/whatever/(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) take residence. I can see all kinds of things getting done.
Not THAT handyman gnome......THIS handyman gnome...
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t306/cottonblossom1979/sexy%20guys/theboy.jpg)
Heeheeeeeeee!
is this another discussion about caulk?
Um...yes ?
What's the best way to caulk a butt joint?
Very carefully. You have to wonder if it wouldn't be a better idea to drop the gun and do it by hand.
lol. Would that make it a finger joint?
Im not commenting on the caulking. lol.
Well, did another load of stuff from the back yard to the dump. Its looking ALOT cleaner, but still stuff to move and organize. Theres still the origional jobs with stuff to move and stack that I havent done yet.. Im getting lazy, lol!
It's just one of those never ending jobs I think Russ. I'm noticing the same thing around here. Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning....always cleaning.
By the way....speaking of cleaning, I was wondering if Starfishie gave you an idea where to find carpet cleaner recipe ?
P.C. wrote:
It's just one of those never ending jobs I think Russ. I'm noticing the same thing around here. Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning....always cleaning.
By the way....speaking of cleaning, I was wondering if Starfishie gave you an idea where to find carpet cleaner recipe ?
Morning miss PC!
Uh, no she didnt. She said to get either the hoover carpet cleaner stuff, or to use a recipe from the internet. Ill ask her tonight what she means. lol.
Well, if it makes you feel better in your housing hunt.. we have been looking as well, all the houses we been looking at havent interested us yet, or had piqued our interest then when we did a drive by to physically look at it we went nah! None has made it to the point of calling a realtor yet.
Morning miss PC!
Uh, no she didnt. She said to get either the hoover carpet cleaner stuff, or to use a recipe from the internet. Ill ask her tonight what she means. lol.
Well, if it makes you feel better in your housing hunt.. we have been looking as well, all the houses we been looking at havent interested us yet, or had piqued our interest then when we did a drive by to physically look at it we went nah! None has made it to the point of calling a realtor yet.
Thanks Russ.
I'm not sure if anything is going to make me feel better in the housing hunt. We looked at a ton over the last few days. All photographed well....but didn't measure up in a drive by. I feel a little fluttery today about the possibility of leaving here. Maybe I'm not ready ? I love this place. The logic is supposed to be, that the property is a lot of work, just to maintain, yet when I look at anything without acreage, it scares me.
I AM happy here. I'm trying to look 5 or 10 years down the road. We can't keep the place up forever....and I don't want to wait until I don't have the energy to make our next place 'our own'. I'm all of a sudden filled with doubt. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
Are you looking to downsize your pad, PC?
I think I'm looking to downsize the work involved here.
Add: There are other factors as well. It's almost an hour and a half travel time for hub each day. And the expense of travel is less of a concern than the 120 kph with wildlife darting all over the place.....every day. It's a bit of a worry (not for Sawdust....for me....lol)
Talking about drop in real estate prices, its a shame how so many people, in the Bay Area, have been ruined in the past few months by their dreams of owning a home. Two years ago these people were waiting in line to buy tract houses for over $700K which for many were two hour commute drives from their work places. Today some of these same homes are worth less than $300K, and many of them have adjustable mortgages which they cannot make payment on now because rates have gone up
That's awful 49er. Were the places remotely WORTH $700k in the first place ? That sounds like a problem greater than a drop in real estate prices.
These are nice homes......3,000 plus sq. ft. brand new; built in once farmland/orchards and far from job centers; some with swimming pools; similar size home closer to urban areas would be priced twice as much. Many of these are planned neighborhoods, family friendly; families rushed to buy because home prices were appreciating like 20% a year.......feared they could not afford if they waited
What a horrible set-back for these people. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
I figured out why Michel and purelife never encounter Willingdon Lake. It's the offramp from Highway 1 West onto Willingdon SOUTH.
This old czech comedy song is sweeping the internets.
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9MTGNaEXGM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9MTGNaEXGM[/a]
[a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jozin_z_bazin"]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jozin_z_bazin[/a]
oh damn. did the how old are you really test on facebook, 28.
rotfl
It's the same people probably as this is a Czech Comedy duo from the 70s. The subtitles happen to be in Polish because the Poles apparently love this song, its #1 in their country.
Oh oh okay. misread.
and that the guy wasn't born with a neck apparently. lol
Michel wrote:
Anyway, you can't beat that dance lol DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION!!!!
Half way through I see no neck attempt the pulling the lawnmower cord disco move.
I only made it through the first 7 seconds.
P.C. wrote:
I only made it through the first 7 seconds.
You're talking about the Dance Dance Revolution game, right?
[FONT size=1]just checking.....[/FONT]
ADD: I don't think I've tried the game at the arcade yet. It looks fun though. I'm not coordinated though...
I think I'm going to get my hair trimmed again.
I'm trying to get rid of the layers in my hair and going to let my natural hair color grow out.
This is the look I want but my layers destroy it....just imagine black.
[img height=441 src="http://www.short-hair-styles-magazine.com/images/female-short-hairstyles-12.jpg" width=302]
Super cute purelife !
I don't think I'm connecting to the right link or something. I get a dorky video and I see no arcade game. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/n020.gif" border=0]
Truly, between us we have made this the breast forum on the net.
Go? Don't you mean 'stay'??
That's not dorky P.C. its sweeping "new" Europe. lol
I have no explanation for their taste. It's as dorky as they come.
I think its brilliant.
Especially since nobody probably knows czech the lead singer sounds like he's saying "your shit is my shit" lol.
I see no brilliance.....I don't even see teeny humour. Although I'm not sure if I'm getting the right clip from that link. I just get a bunch of dorky guys singing a dorky song.
Its a about a swamp monster of Prague who is a maneater. Then the hero asks for a crop duster to shoo the monster away, he catches the monster and sends it to the zoo.
If I had my uncle's email (mr. 90 year old) he'd be able to translate it. Although he's slovakian he probably knows Czech too. Gosh now that I think about it he knows at least 4 languages.
I'm pretty sure a translation will not help. [img height=114 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif" width=123 border=0]
A VP of another dept in our company has a son who is on the cover of Men's Health. Most of the girls in our dept were just gawking at his six pack.
I wonder if he comes and visits his dad.
Ah the girls will be sad when they realize its partly computer generated.
[SPAN]This Guy ??? ???[/SPAN]
[SPAN][/SPAN]
[SPAN][/SPAN]
[SPAN][A onclick="new Lightbox.base('box1')" href="http://www.magazine-agent.com/mens-health/covers#" target=_self][img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px" alt="Men's Health Cover" src="http://covers.magazine-agent.com/images/image.aspx?i=4852.jpg&w=303" border=0][/A][/SPAN]
[img height=81 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/8.gif" width=86 border=0]GOOD ONE, P.C.!!!
He's wearing a shirt. lol That's funny.
Well, that's what I thought.....but that is the November/December 2008 cover.
Why wouldn't a person wear a shirt on a Health Magazine.....it's not Playgirl. Having said that, there is nothing about that little dude that says 'HEALTHY' to me.
That's definitely not the guy cuz the issue I saw, he is shirtless showing his 6 pack. :)))
It's the current issue.
P.C. wrote:
Why wouldn't a person wear a shirt on a Health Magazine.....[FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"]it's not Playgirl.[/FONT] Having said that, there is nothing about that little dude that says 'HEALTHY' to me. Or PlayBoy.
Men's Health is the new playboy. Its the alpha male mag. It always shows guys without a shirt showing a fake/computer enhanced unrealistic body. lol
[FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff" size=5]UR JUST J3OLOS SPORTSDUD3!1!!!!1! OMG WTF LOL[/FONT]
nah. I don't need a steroid enhanced body.
[FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff" size=4]Y3S U DO SPORTSDUD3!!!11!1![/FONT]
Michel wrote:
lol I will never be abe to write like that. Must be a generation thing ah ah !
Nah, learned it from DV.
Generally women are on the cover of Playboy.....and men on the cover of Playgirl.
He looks like a younger, less bald version of my brother-in-law.
Ya but....is he healthy ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
There is a GIANT orange harvest moon out there. Everything has a surreal aura out there this evening. The seals are barking so loudly, I had to go check to see if they were in my garden.
Playgirl?..........I thought they stop publishing it years ago
I'm sure that's quite possible 49er.....it's not something I really follow. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
The Canadian Rockies Guide to Wildlife Watching, a book that I wanted for a long time and that I was waiting to get a permanent adress to order on Amazon. Found it today. Yes.[img style="font-style: italic;" src="richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif[/img]
And a great feeling indeed! Congrats!!!
We have the seals kicking up a racket often.....but sometimes when the air is just right, they sound so so close.
I saw that Stokes book as well Michel. It's a really good one.
P.C. wrote:
Ya but....is he healthy ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
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lol. My brother in-law is reasonably healthy. He just wears bad clothes. Most 50 year old men don't wear yellow Crocs.
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Michel wrote:
I bought 3 useful books at Book Warehouse on Davie :
Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrase book.
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You need a book, even though you have a useful English-Mandarin translator cat?
lol. My brother in-law is reasonably healthy. He just wears bad clothes. Most 50 year old men don't wear yellow Crocs.
hahahaaaa. I think it might be safe to say that most men don't wear yellow Crocs.[/DIV]
Yup....they're noisy little fellers. They are still barking away out there right now.
I think I might have to get that one too ....how much was the Stokes ?
Mr LM just emailed me photos of his brother printed in a new 2009 firefighters' calender (he looks goofy). You can't see his feet, so he might be wearing yellow Crocs.
Mr LM just emailed me photos of his brother printed in a new 2009 firefighters' calender (he looks goofy). You can't see his feet, so he [SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic"]might[/SPAN] be wearing yellow Crocs.
Lil Me ...Lil MEEEE....please ! This can't be true....it just can't be. You mean those handsome firefighters COULD be wearing yellow crocs if their feets aren't showing ????? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a015.gif" border=0]
P.C. wrote:
Lil Me ...Lil MEEEE....please ! This can't be true....it just can't be. You mean those handsome firefighters COULD be wearing yellow crocs if their feets aren't showing ????? [img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a015.gif[/img]
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lol. Don't worry, I think my brother-in-law is the only firefighter in the world who dresses like a duck in yellow Crocs. He's a really odd man. Did I tell you that he drank a glass of V8 juice with his pumpkin pie at T-giving?! Not normal.
I keep forgetting to buy some pomegranates.
Oh Gophie.....we went back to the same place we got that first giant pom....and got another. I started it yesterday for lunch....and will have some more of it today. If I found as perfect a pom in a smaller size, I'd be all over it....but these are supreme tasting poms.
I have been thinking of them ever since you first posted that tantalising picture. How do you usually eat them, PC?
I cut an 'inverted cone' shape in the top, around the stem (with a small paring knife). Then I whittle from there until I get to the seeds. Then I peel the rind back with my fingers, all the way around, until almost half way down. Then I score the bottom with a 1 1/2 inch cross. THEN, with my thumbs back to back in the cone.....I break it in half and then half again.
Depending on my mood, I will gently pluck all the seeds into a bowl and eat like peanuts. OR, I will just maow down on each section. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. wrote:
I cut an 'inverted cone' shape in the top, around the stem (with a small paring knife). Then I whittle from there until I get to the seeds. Then I peel the rind back with my fingers, all the way around, until almost half way down. Then I score the bottom with a 1 1/2 inch cross. THEN, with my thumbs back to back in the cone.....I break it in half and then half again.
[FONT color=#bf005f]Wow, your'e such a sensuous eater![/FONT]
I like to make it an experience. Poms are a sensuous fruit. Luscious, full seeds that burst sweet nectar in your mouth.
I [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/g102.gif[/img]Poms. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Stay me with apples, comfort me with flagons, for I am sick of love(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/22.gif)
P.S. Pamper me with pomegranates.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif) Umm....exactly where would I get a couple of flagons ?
E-Bay? Or just adapt your bra.
Yipes ! Those are sacred. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
I have been out raking. Holy CRAP ! That maple that thought it was so smart to stay green longer than all the other maples, turned yellow and jumped ship OVERNIGHT ! The whole yard is knee deep in rotting leaves, and the realtor is coming tomorrow. I have a fire going, but it would take a month of Sundays to burn them....so I'm wheelbarrowing them all the way up to the back of the property. That should only take slightly less than a month of Sundays.
I've always been kind to her. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
The realtor asked several times why we would want to leave here. (he is the same realtor I bought the house from 20 years ago)
And did you start snarling about the fricken fracken leaves?
lol....no. I asked myself the same thing. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) I'm so torn, I can't think straight regarding this decision. He will call us tomorrow night with his conclusion about value.....that information may help us one way or the other.
P.C. wrote:
lol....no. I asked myself the same thing. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) I'm so torn, I can't think straight regarding this decision. He will call us tomorrow night with his conclusion about value.....that information may help us one way or the other.
This would make me have a few while waiting for this.
On a different note.. The great freezer cleanout and organization is completed. We bought 12 half totes and filled them with the remaining stuff. We do have room for some water ont eh bottom.. it IS a very good idea PC to freeze water for the bottom to keep it cool longer... I will discuss it with teh boss.
This would make me have a few while waiting for this.
lol.....DONE ! I had a few for those who weren't waiting as well. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/musik/e035.gif" border=0]
Michel wrote:
AH AH AH The pink (?) elephant !!! MDR !!! [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/8.gif[/img]
Who or what is a(n) MDR?
MDR is Michels way of bringing a little international flair to DS. MDR is LOL in French.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]MDR is Michels way of bringing a little international flair to DS. MDR is LOL in French.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif) [/div]
LOL... well ok but I wouldnt call it 'international' yet.. they still ahve to complete the separation first.
Small details I know :)
Hows it going michel?
Newfoundlanders are more nationalistic than the Quebecios.
Hmm I have the potential to go to school in Germany for an entire year.
What do you mean ? We have the potential to do almost anything we set our minds to. Do you mean you have an opportunity ?
I have the opportunity, but this program only comes around every 4 years and I don't think I'm ready for it.
SD go for it! You're only young once... by the time you travel to Germany you'll be an old man with kids and a wife! Which means you can't have fun with the girls there!
I have the opportunity, but this program only comes around every 4 years and I don't think I'm ready for it.
What is it you need, to be ready for it ?
SD appears to be leading towards a life of a professional student
Marik wrote:
SD go for it! You're only young once... by the time you travel to Germany you'll be an old man with kids and a wife! Which means you can't have fun with the girls there!
bwhahaha. good one Marik.
There's a girl I know who talks like that, she's dating this guy and they're moving in together and to her the 'next step' is kids. lol silly.
no 49er not a 'professional' student, although in today's world you need a graduate degree just to do anything and everyone takes 5 years to finish (uni's don't even want you to finish in 4 anymore). (back home it was always the 6 year plan I knew a bunch of people on that one, drinkers). Then the graduate program is 2 years if you do it full time. Then after that some places want doctorates now, well if you want to be a prof, but soon you'll need a phd for a career probably. So... yeah I'll be in school for a while only because I need to, not because I want 12 bachelor degrees. lol I'm not Byron Bluth from Arrested Development.
Was it the crunchy Doritos?
mdr....You were gritting your teeth in terror Michel ?
Ouch ! I guess you'll find that out in due time. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Michel wrote:
lol yeah those kids everywhere ah ah ! (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
I don't know what happened, I didn't even found any tooth dust in my mouth as usual, I probably swallow it.
this has happened before?
anyway while you broke your tooth, I dreamt in German. lol
In your sleep? You've got grinding issues.
Indeed. So did he get to harvest his kill ? Or did the cougar get a free lunch.
Did you get the chance to check out your chipped tooth, Michel, to make sure it was ok?
[span class="status_body"]Read this the other day and had to lol:
Infection control has said that the Stanley Cup does not pose a risk of Listeria....as it hasn't contacted any Maple Leafs product in 40 yrs[/span]
[SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]Infection control has said that the Stanley Cup does not pose a risk of Listeria....as it hasn't contacted any Maple Leafs product in 40 yrs[/SPAN]
HAHAHAAAA. I guess it's gone the way of the Maple Leafs wallpaper. Colour Your World received many complaints, that it just wouldn't go into the corners.
Michel wrote:
Looks like Book Warehouse location on Seymour has closed. PL (or anyone else) can you confirm that ?[/DIV]
They moved right? I remember there was one in downtown but it closed down and went somewhere else. I haven't been there for a long time.
I've written about 30 Christmas cards so far.
I think that is their third move in downtown.
[span style="font-weight: normal;"]Jean Claude Van Damme is at it again. This is his conversation with a 22 year old female Newsweek reporter. Where's Lise, she'd go eww. lol the bold is the reporter[/span]
[/p]There's a monologue in the film about being a washed-up action star. Did you improvise that?
I like structure—like driving: go past the school on the street, stay on the right side, no hitting the car, go in right, you'll see a big church, stop and take a left, and you'll have it. By doing this I'm giving a structure of life, a path of light, and showing what happens between me and me, which is something very beautiful.[/p]Beautiful? Why?
I really opened myself up in "JCVD." I peeled back the skin of the fruit, cut the pulp and then took that very hard seed. In this film I cut that hard seed, and inside that seed was a kind of liquid cream substance of the man I am, or the woman you are. OK —
It was like being naked—I would love to be naked in front of you.[/p]Well, I —
Not [em]being naked[/em] being naked. I say such things in Hong Kong and they thought I was being a crazy Frenchman. Being naked of protection. So you've no regrets at all?
Believe me—I've done very good stuff and very crazy stuff, and I don't regret the crazy stuff. So are you in New York?[/p]Yes, I am.
And are you 27, or 32? I'm 22.
Oh, f–––. That is very young. Will you come to the premiere?[/p][strong style="font-weight: bold;"]I don[/b][strong style="font-weight: bold;"]'[/b]t know. When is it?
I don't know. You will wear all black, a black dress and high heels? Uh —
You can come find me, I will be the one with the very broad shoulders, dark hair and a simple suit. We can have some champagne, you and me.[/p][a href="http://www.newsweek.com/id/169176"]http://www.newsweek.com/id/169176[/a]
omg lol so creepy.
[/p]
Looking for a new avatar Russ ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g295/tanisteara/PirateGoat.jpg)
Perfect!
Test
lol.....pretty cute ! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
<Bows>
But a great thanks to you!
<mumbles to self> I hate scanners <mumbles to self>
lol must be a crazy pit pub night. It hasn't even started yet and 'couples' are coming back early already. lol
Michel - Have you tried Black Bond Books? They're not as great as Book Warehouse, but once in a while, you can find that prize-winning book. There's one in New West on 6th Ave and 6th St.
I'd best get busy.....I have a book to rebuild. I doubt that I can get it done in time, as I've been working on this particular book since June.
I got an email from the place that lost my albums this morning telling me they found them.....but it was the same two they found yesterday....but not the one I so desperately want back. They also included their little blurb about FREE shipping until Nov 24. I wrote back and told them it was in poor taste to include their sales pitch in a tech support letter, to someone who has no books due to their negligence.
Aw P.C. If it makes you feel any better, Mr LM lost his thesis due to a computer problem. It was a really big map that had been in progress for 6 years. He rebuilt it in a month and thought the final product was better than the original.
Aw P.C. If it makes you feel any better, Mr LM lost his thesis due to a computer problem. It was a really big map that had been in progress for 6 years. He rebuilt it in a month and thought the final product was better than the original.
omg.....that's HUGE ! 6 YEARS ?????
I suppose that should make me feel better. Thanks Lil Me.....I appreciate the encouraging thoughts. I have been attempting to start this project again, but it just brings me to tears every time I try. There is no 'formula' to follow, as it was from a creative place....and I figure it's probably futile to waste time on it, knowing I couldn't get it done in time for Christmas anyways. (that's why I started in June)
Their lackadaisical attitude about it pisses me off even further.
Ah screw it. Go to London Drugs and buy them a Soap on a Rope instead. Or a box of Turtles :)
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0] You're far too cute.
(and you could be on to something as well)
I think Russ said it best:
Flowers for the ladies and booze for the men.
I resent that. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
uhm, I mean, er, ah...
Flowers ?...... Booze. Flowers ?...... Booze.
I don't see why I would have to get flowers just because I haven't been doing any caulking.
Why oh why !
Yipes. I'll pass.
Actually, sweet Sawdust brought me home a gorgeous bouquet of flowers last night. *sigh*
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Yipes. I'll pass.[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]Actually, sweet Sawdust brought me home a gorgeous bouquet of flowers last night. *sigh*[/div]
If he's anything like me.. what did he do wrong? Or what is he trying to divert attention from?
lol Russ
He didn't do anything wrong. We was merely trying to ward off my blubblering over my lost books. He's very thoughtful that way. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
Russ wrote:
If he's anything like me.. what did he do wrong? Or [span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"]what is he trying to divert attention from?[/span]
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]lol Russ[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]He didn't do anything wrong. We was merely [span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"]trying to ward off my blubblering over my lost books[/span]. He's very thoughtful that way. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif) [/div]
<snicker>
sure sure
REALLY.. what did he do?
<I think Im going to end up doing the same with starfishie.. just to throw her off guard>
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/a010.gif" border=0] .
I have to report, that the company that lost my books, is going above and beyond trying to retrieve them. I can't believe the lengths they are going to, to rectify this problem. Even if they can't retrieve them at this point, I know it sure wouldn't be for a lack of trying. I can't remember getting that kind of service ANYWHERE in years. (except The Bay....sort of.....it took them 3 years....but they did it)
You're their only client lol (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Maybe they're scared it happen again, hence they need to fix that at any cost.
lol. Actually, their client base is huge. They have been very forthright so far....and I have spent several hours over the last 2 days on the phone with them. They have uploaded caches on my computer remotely, to sift through....a tedious and lengthy process. I am quite impressed.
Michel wrote:
Which reminds me, I still haven't decide what to enlarge.
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I should fwd you some of my spam emails.
That's because you have such a huge and beautiful portfolio. I remember an awful lot of gorgeous pics. .....I would have a hard time to pick as well.
This isn't about caulk, is it ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif)
Really ? Is it the colour thing ?....or just the decision making thing.
According to Freud, everything is about caulk.
But everyone says Michel has a really large zoom (haven't seen it myself).
I have. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
caulk........large zoom.........so Michel you have a sleeper
Michel- have you been to Labrador City, NL? What's it like? Mr LM is applying for jobs...there are some avail there.
I liked the baby foxes. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
I remember them all.
That's because I get to enjoy just taking in the image. YOU have the story that belongs to each one.
Thanks Michel. Labrador City sounds like a pretty bad place!
Hey- you're gonna laugh. Today I looked at some job postings in Mauitania, and got all excited, thinking it was Mauritius. lol Mauritania sounds even worse than Labrador, military coup d'etat and all.
woot military coup d'état! sounds like that place is alive with life. lol
That guy on CTV Canada Morning that Seamus guy he's from around there somewhere. Apparently his town got a stop light when he was in his teens, it was a big event.
random google pic searches of labrador city
[img style="width: 349px; height: 523px;" src="http://www.winterlights.ca/App_Images/AdminImages/Image/WLC%202006-07/Labrador%20City%20NL%20%284%29.jpg[/img]
[img style="width: 443px; height: 332px;" src="http://www.stylizedfacts.com/coruscation/ReturnfromLabradorCity004_02.jpg[/img]
[img style="width: 563px; height: 290px;" src="http://image02.webshots.com/2/9/75/9/51497509YCQsMH_fs.jpg[/img]
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/94/245783037_625e25f8e5.jpg?v=0%22%5D%5Bimg%20style=%22width:%20648px;%20height:%20421px;%22%20src=%22http://vuphotographie.com/files/images/t57n-28.jpg)
Place looks awesome. When I graduate I want to take a remote location job for a few years. I've always been into extreme out there locales. People that know me probably wouldn't be shocked if I didn't do something in their view as 'crazy'. lol
Lil Me.....you're too little for Mauritania. In Mauitania, skinny women are considered sickly or that there is something wrong with them.
Thick ankles, plump arms and a big butt are considered beautiful in Mauritania.
Apparently, if you've got a couple divorces under your belt and a nice collection of stretch marks, this would add to your allure.
lol P.C.
My in-laws are arriving today. Of course, I have no bloody clue when. I aint gonna sit around waiting.
Atta girl.....[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif[/img]
By the way.....truth about Mauritania ! YER TOO LITTLE. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I got myself my very first laptop last night. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/2.gif)
I have a lot of plans of visiting the library for my research with it.
Awesome. I'm jealous!
Cool purelife ! Well happy lap....surfing.
Lil Me wrote:
Thanks Michel. Labrador City sounds like a pretty bad place!
Hey- you're gonna laugh. Today I looked at some job postings in Mauitania, and got all excited, thinking it was Mauritius. lol Mauritania sounds even worse than Labrador, military coup d'etat and all.
Mauritania f*cking sucks. Ive been there. Flew in there, then traveled for like 3 hours to get to teh vessel. Its ALL sandy and dry. Theres nothing to do but drink for expats.. Theres tons of insects and certain times of the year there's swarms and infestations.
Alot of the food we would get, when we got it, would have gotten infested by bugs or spoiled.
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Lil Me.....you're too little for Mauritania. In Mauitania, skinny women are considered sickly or that there is something wrong with them.[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]Thick ankles, plump arms and a big butt are considered beautiful in Mauritania.[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]Apparently, if you've got a couple divorces under your belt and a nice collection of stretch marks, this would add to your allure.[/div] All of african's consider small women not beautiful and big women beautiful.. it allures to them having enough money to eat, as well as being good for child bearing.
Same for a guy.. if you are fat.. they flock to you. You have money.
Its a culture thing.. here in Western Society if you are fat.. you have no self control and people dont 'flock' to you.
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They found my book....they found my book !!!!!! I can't believe it. They really stepped up to the plate on this one.
Halelujah! (and no more Soap on a Rope...I guess...)
I wonder if I can return the Soap on a Rope.
I didn't do anything....it was all them. They were incredible....going through a ton of stuff to find it. I'd have to say, I don't fully understand the process....but when they were logged in to my computer remotely....the files that they pulled out were huge....and the only way to find what they were looking for was to click on each one. Pages and pages and pages. Anyways.....they have my total gratitude.
Service like that is rare.....at least I've never run into it before.
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"][img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif[/img][img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif[/img][img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif[/img][img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif[/img][img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif[/img][img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif[/img][img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif[/img][img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif[/img][/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] They found my book....they found my book !!!!!! I can't believe it. They really stepped up to the plate on this one.
AWESOME!!!
No kidding. I've been bouncing off the walls since I got home. Now I'd better finish it up and get it ordered. Fast.
So, are you going to do some samba dancing for these boys? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif)
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MrPL's passport arrived 8 business days later. Wow, fast service!
Oh sweet! on the passport. So off to some tropical locale or just Seattle shopping trips? lol
Only one eligible to come up here after jun 1 is my sis, everybody else has expired of no passports. lol
One of these days I'm going to get my cousin up here, they're like Lil Me's in-law's, except they never leave the state of Illinois except for their 'coming of age' trip that each boy methodically takes to Wyoming to go hunting once in their life. lol
Is your sister looking forward to a trip to Canada?
Well, not sure if MrPL is joining me but I have plans to visit Vegas next year. I've been told that it's a "must visit" place (at least once in your life) and it's still enjoyable even if you don't gamble.
Well I think she'd have a blast up here if she did, plus she'd be of legal drinking age in Canada so we could go places. Money is tight right now and she's off to Italy in the spring. Once I get a job soon it'll be more realistic. I'd still would need to rent a car, she's always wanted to see Whistler and well I'd take her to Tofino.
I don't really see the point in Vegas, some people love it, I rather get in a car from Vegas and drive to the Grand Canyon, that sounds more interesting to me than looking at a replica of the Eiffel Tower. lol
(http://images.wsdot.wa.gov/ORFlow/005cc1324.jpg)
car accident on DS traffic cam.
what were you doing up there?
Mad at the CBC again, Canadiens retire Patrick Roy's number and they've got the stupid Leaf-Chicago game on again.
Well this will now be national news, last time CBC had egg on their face they made scheduling practice/changes. They've ditched the Leafs game in the 3rd to the Habs game. lol
Probably a 1,000 people complained with threats of violence or something. CBC last pulled this act when the Habs retired Boom Boom Geoffrion the 'creator of the slap shot' for a Leafs game. People rioted through phone calls apparently.
SD are you going to Germany or what?
Yes, but not right now or next year. If I can't get into this program I'll just go to Berlin or Munich for a year.
SD wrote: I don't really see the point in Vegas, some people love it, I rather get in a car from Vegas and drive to the Grand Canyon, that sounds more interesting to me than looking at a replica of the Eiffel Tower. lol
Vegas is definitely not for everyone. But it's SO much more than looking at a replica of the Eiffel Tower. I LOVE Vegas....and have never experienced a dull moment there. It's the land of decadence, excessiveness, extravagance, oppulence, extremes.....
It's a huge contrast to the peacefulness of nature that I love and my basic frugal nature......maybe that's why it's such fun for me.
well Vegas is that place people don't sit on fence so to speak. You either love it or hate it there's no middle ground.
OK then !!!! I'll tell my middle ground friends they have to pick a fence. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
how can you be in the middle about that place? lol
I'm middle ground about Vegas. I have fun every time I go there...but it certainly ain't my fave place in the world.
I must of spent too much time in the bible belt. lol
Lil Me wrote:
I'm middle ground about Vegas. I have fun every time I go there...but it certainly ain't my fave place in the world.
I'm with Lil Me here. However everyone I know who in their first visit to Vegas were awed and thoroughly enjoyed their visits. The sidewalk and plaza shows along the Strip are worth the visit
Sportsdude wrote:
Yes, but not right now or next year. If I can't get into this program I'll just go to Berlin or Munich for a year.
[FONT color=#ff0000]...........[/FONT]
[FONT color=#ff0000]Don't even think of Berlin, go to Munich. You'll love it.
[/FONT]
I'm struggling to keep up with the neighbourhood soap opera without labelling all men as f*ckwits.
The torando of marriage breakup/addiction/midlife crisis has claimed another victim- good friends of mine. It seems noone is immune. Fortuntately I'm finding myself to be a pretty good support person because I'm all too familliar with the issues. *sighs*
Not exactly something one wants to be well versed in. They're lucky to have you.
I agree with P.C. It's great to have a friend that they can trust and confide. These friends are very rare.
I remember reading a few years back that over 50% of marriages ends in divorce.
Heard on radio yesterday that many couples who were planning to separate are staying together because of the bad economy.......better to make a go at it together than separately
P.C. wrote:
Not exactly something one wants to be well versed in.
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lol, Believe me, this isn't a course I signed up for by choice! But I'm happy to help others study, now that I'm a graduate.
And Mr LM has been reaching out to his guy friends who are in this zone, too.
I read that too 49er.
I'm still confused on the graduate of part. Went to an RA recruitment event today as RA's in the building think I'm a good candidate to do the job. lol I came out of the event with the knowledge of 'if you do this (RA) thing long enough you'll find a partner in life.' lol all the grads of the program married other RA's. lol
Alright, I don't have to purchase that utzi as St. Louis dropped to the 4th most dangerous city in America. (only because of population loses in new orleans, detroit). Safe bet Camden and St. Louis are still the worst. People don't execute students on the school playground in Nola and Det like they do in Camden and St. Louis.
Yeah meant uzi.
Really its crap? hmm darn I thought it be the perfect conceal weapon gun for my state. shucks.
and you never really stopped by it? Oh I know the feeling. Every tourist who comes to town takes a brewery tour, I have yet to do so. lol
Ah. I keep thinking about home these days. I wonder if its going to snow. lol cuz last two times coming back from the airport the highway looked like this:
[img style="width: 471px; height: 353px;" src="http://viewthruthewindshield.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/PICT0119.167201455_std.JPG[/img]
minus the jack knifed semi. lol Actually got hit by a drunk right about here in this picture when I was 15, now that I think about it. The guy was 3x over the legal limit, I can't remember, he was on his 3rd offence which meant jail time. The school didn't believe me that I was in an accident. goofs.
Byeeee Michel. Fly safe now !
Bye Michel.
Bon Voyage Michel!
I do too miss the snow. Do you have to pay to see Seymour's snow?
Good luck Michel! Have a fun trip!
I do too miss the snow. Do you have to pay to see Seymour's snow?
[/DIV] Yes....but at least it's reasonable. Only 3000 Canadian Dollars. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
lol Mt Seymour and Cypress are both provincial parks. You don't pay anything unless you are skiing or using the x-country/snowshoe trails. Can hike for free any day of year.
Are there actually places that you have to pay to just be on a mountain ?
okay. lol
how does one get up there without a car? lol
I'm just guessing here, but I'm thinking the same way you get anywhere else without a car. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]I'm just guessing here, but I'm thinking the same way you get anywhere else without a car. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) [/div]
Take the bus.
taxi
walk
flash and get a ride
get a ride off a friend
hitchhike
Hafta pay to get to the top of Grouse Mountain (Gondola ride).
Can take the city bus to the base of both Cypress and Seymour. Not usually a problem hitching a ride during ski season, but there isn't a ton of traffic going up in the off-season.
Also, the Seymour and Cypress run shuttle buses during ski season, for about $5. I think the Cypress shuttle bus runs from the Park Royal Mall and the Seymour shuttle bus runs from A&W at Parkgate Village.
Yea, yea....that's what I meant. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) And THEN you pay 3000 Canadian Dollars to look at the snow.
I just want to see snow. lol
I've got time to kill.
add: when you mean snow and trail what kind of footwear? lol snow shoes? or boots?
SD....didn't you have snow in Missouri ??? Our snow is similar to that snow, so similar footwear for Missouri snow would probably do the trick for our snow. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/c020.gif" border=0]
There's not a ton of snow right now, so you could go in running shoes. Michel said the snow depth is "top of the boot".
If you want to go see snow, just wear the warmest clothing/shoes that you've got and don't sweat the details.
Hang on, doesn't SD have a broken foot?
Lise wrote:
Really? I don't see your submarine anywhere.
[img style="width: 271px; height: 355px;" src="http://i19.tinypic.com/2mgo7ih.jpg[/img]
Random image of cat flaming war stuff.................... and no, I have no intention of flaming tenkani. I would be sorely burnt to a crisp.
i learned that a long time ago sighs i do miss him :( and his quirks and his numerous posts and the fack he escaped even i the slothful sluth am at a loss to know where or who he is now i can only wish him best..
to tenkani from me
you win u old buzzard ... orik waves a white flag
(http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/rbo/lowres/rbon97l.jpg)
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u win again
Lil Me wrote:
There's not a ton of snow right now, so you could go in running shoes. Michel said the snow depth is "top of the boot".
If you want to go see snow, just wear the warmest clothing/shoes that you've got and don't sweat the details.
Well my boots are 6000km's away along with any sort of 'warm' clothes. lol
Yeah its still broken, but I ignore it. It's just a tiny bone in the foot, nothing serious.
Ok then. Off to the mountains you go.
I'd sing from the mountain top. lol
Going down to Ladysmith tonight for the city light-up festival.
Oh dear Michel. (I hate the anti reflection coating..... [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a143.gif" border=0] ) I have a hard enough time keeping glasses clean, and it seems to magnify every speck and fingerprint a thousand times. That's just my personal experience though.
Went to the Ladysmith light festival. I am amazed at the amount of people there !!!! Holy ! It was lovely....not sensational....just charming and lovely. I like small town stuff at Christmas....the enthusiasm by the towns people is heartwarming to me. Of course there were bagpipes, and for some reason that I have yet to figure out, they make me weep. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/n020.gif" border=0] Happy weep.....I love them.
I hate the anti reflection coating
Don't make me come over there!!!(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Other/13.gif)
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a096.gif" border=0] .
lol you guys.
My random "I have nothing interesting...." thought:
I've tried using reading glasses. Great when I'm sitting down. When I'm standing up or walking, I feel seasick. Normal reaction or just me?
I get that feeling too Lil Me when I try to read with my glasses which are only used to see objects far away.
Ah P.C! I so wanted to see the Ladysmith event last year but this was pre-car days and well nobody would take me. :(
Are you reading while you're walking Lil Me ? PUT THE BOOK DOWN. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
I find that with any new prescription, I get that woozy feeling. It's similar to looking through the thick glass at the aquarium. I have reading glasses that are useless for anything other than reading....and computer glasses that are useless for reading. Both of them would have an unpleasant affect if I were to walk around in them.
SD....I wanted to get there last year too, but didn't make it either. I think it was icy/frosty last year if I remember correctly. We had the frozen rain going on and driving from here wouldn't have been worth the risk. I really enjoyed it....very cute and small town.....but fulfilled what I wanted. There were a ton of little children and to my surprise a ton of teens....and of course every other age group as well.
Its not only you Lil Me.. I get that with my reading glasses as well. When Im sitting for a while I tend to do put them on then forget whne I get up.
Well, My truck is back together front axle wise.. now I finished painting and installing the new bumper! Have to check over my old winch then install that and wire it up. Im thinking of wiring up some bright floodlight as well so I can see when trailrunning at night. I also got a bit ahead of myself and bought a kit to help me make rocksliders for under my rocker panels along the side of my truck.
Im actually just about to head out the door, just finish checking all the new DS threads then Im out for a bit.
Well, My truck is back together front axle wise.. now I finished painting and installing the new bumper! Have to check over my old winch then install that and wire it up. Im thinking of wiring up some bright floodlight as well so I can see when trailrunning at night. I also got a bit ahead of myself and bought a kit to help me make rocksliders for under my rocker panels along the side of my truck.
You have truck parts that I never knew existed. Do we regular truck people have rocker panels and rocksliders ? [img onclick="selecte('eh.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/eh.gif" border=0]
LOL, yes.
Rocker panels are the lower panels of a vehicle body, be it car or truck. Look at a vehicle and the lower parts of a car body just on the curve as it goes under teh vehicle.
Here's a place where you can buy weld in replacements. Seriously, think of the lip under the level of a car door, just before it goes under a car.
http://www.rustrepair.com/Rocker_panel.htm
'Rock sliders' aka 'Nerf Bars' proctect rocker panels, bottom of cab bodies, doors, etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_sliders
[img alt="http://www.marlincrawler.com/images/nerf_install.jpg" src="http://www.marlincrawler.com/images/nerf_install.jpg"]
Note: This is not my vehicle, and I borrowed this pic from www.marlincrawler.com
What do they do ?
*http://www.rustrepair.com/Rocker_panel.htm....... They should change that to httq:www.[FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffbf"]russ[/FONT]repair.com (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
For about a month now, whenever I blink, I see this black spot float across my right eye....and it's weird that it's only on my right eye and it doesn't happen every time I blink.
If it persists, I'll have it checked out....next year.
Hi purelife !!!
Your medical coverage may only cover a certain amount of care per year.....so why don't you get it done before next year....then you will still be covered in a whole new year, if you require follow-up care. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
UGH ??? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
Hey P.C. I've already used up my max of $150 of vision care for this year. I only get this amount every two years. The reason why I mentioned next year, was because our company is increasing the max to $250/two years. So...I have 100 bucks next year to redeem.
Hey P.C. I've already used up my max of $150 of vision care for this year. I only get this amount every two years. The reason why I mentioned next year, was because our company is increasing the max to $250/two years. So...I have 100 bucks next year to redeem.
Ahhh....I wondered if that may be the case. Your floaty spots could be something as simple as something lacking in your diet....or a drop in blood sugar....or somethiing simple....so don't worry, K?
Ugh, like when big chief approves something.
lol....that's not P.C. wisdom....it's P.C. frugality (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Hey purelife- if you're having a vision problem, your doctor can refer you to an opthamologist (eye specialist). In which case, regular MSP picks up the tab for your office visits and any treatment because it's a "medical" problem.
I've done this before.
Um, I was going to suggest the remains of an acid trip from a mispent youth but everyone seems to be heading in a different directions so...
I use starfishies medical.. does mr PL have medical with his now job? Can you borrow off his?
Lil me said
I've tried using reading glasses. Great when I'm sitting down. When I'm standing up or walking, I feel seasick. Normal reaction or just me?
Normal. Reading glasses are set for a short focal distance of 12-18 inches so when you are moving, your eyes are trying to focus on distances outside the range of reading glasses.
PL said
For about a month now, whenever I blink, I see this black spot float across my right eye....and it's weird that it's only on my right eye and it doesn't happen every time I blink.
Chances are it's just a floater, which is common and natural. If you start getting flashes of light as well, call an Optometrist as soon as possible.
Lil Me has good advice on the Ophthalmologist, but the waiting period to get in to see him on a non-emerg basis could be quite long.
LOL Michel!
Don't rush into anything there, once it has started it will continue to strip on it's own.
Dr Sawdust, do you think I should melt the entire antireflection coating from my glasses now that I accidently remove a patch just a little smaller than my little finger nail in the middle of one?
That's what I would do. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Other/13.gif) (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Other/13.gif) (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Other/13.gif)
Now that reminds me, it's the nothing interesting to say thread. I had no cologne too for same reason, and a top model (a real one) was sitting beside me in the return flight lol
That one's easy. Stop into the duty free, and spritz on an expensive demo cologne before you embark. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Do they still have the cologne machine in the bathroom? Put a coin in and stand close to the machine, it sprays you with cologne.
I remember seeing those machines in the bathroom ages ago. You only needed $0.25 back then.
I brought out the Eddie Bauer v-neck sweater, I've reached my 30s officially. man I look old. lol
lol SD. But if you're cold...you're cold. Sweater is good!
When I met Mr LM, he wasn't so good about doing his laundry regularly. He wore the "old man" clothes (like light blue corduroy pants from his mom) at the end of the laundry cycle.
Lil Me wrote:
I remember seeing those machines in the bathroom ages ago. You only needed $0.25 back then.
What were you doing in the Men's bathroom?
lol. I have no problem with using the men's bathroom at the bar. Whe you gotta go...you gotta go....
The women's bathroom always has a line-up.
I like Eddie Bauer so, yeah I must be old. lol
I go to that store and every other male I know goes to boutique places.
So I spend 1/10th the price they do. lol
I have just bought 1.1/2 Christmas presents.
excellent Gopher!
You weren't dreaming:
[a href="http://www.theblog.ca/vancouver-noon-horn"]http://www.theblog.ca/vancouver-noon-horn[/a]
Indeed. I heard it in Gastown when I was 'touristing' on turkducken day.
finished reading a article on drug addiction and recovery of addicts in the church... found this interesting but not of interest to post any wear else
"Shannon expressed that many of her clients, in one way or another, were dealing with shame and the need to hide, keeping them from true community. Unconditional love and acceptance encouraged them to be real where they didn't have to pretend. The wall of shame, delusion and denial that surrounds drug addiction can only be penetrated in such an environment. A church that is 'emotionally authentic' gives addicts a safe place to thaw out emotions frozen by years of such denial."
as a recovering addict... i just wanted to state even after 15 years clean this statement made by Shannon is very true and applies very much to areas of my own walk in life... even years later to this very day.
it is nice to learn more on things at times... and other times its better to remain ignorant.. sighs or is it. such a conundrum is it better to know something or is it better to remain ignorant..
I found some fabric today for my lamp shade. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif" border=0] Russ....thankyou again SOOO much. I was pretty certain there was a trip to Van required, and I sure wasn't up for it at this time. I found some dupioni silk in Courtenay. $30 a meter, but it was on for 40% off.
So the $250 lamp will cost me about $30 in total to make.
Why do I always think everything looks easier than it is. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a010.gif" border=0]
lol That happens to me too.
Does anyone share my frustration...needing to deal with someone who is totally inept...but feeling guilty because it isn't the person's FAULT....this person has mental limitations...like Forrest Gump. Very nice man but....
*sighs*
Yes.
I know the guy is doing the best he can each and every day. It's just too bad.
There's not much you can do except accept it for what it is, make a positive out of it for the person.
Lost the wallet again.
Sportsdude wrote:
Lost the wallet again.
Im glad Im not the only one. SS gets mad when I make us late by 15 minutes when Im searching fo rmy wallet prior to leaving.
Do you lose keys too?
I lose everything. My mother wonders how I survive living in a different country! lol
Do you do things second nature (like closing the garage door when leaving) to the point you think 5mins later or when you're driving down the street "did I close the garage door?" That's me in a nutshell except apply it to everything.
This new life with glasses to read the board is the newest one. Its in my bag 24/7 as I don't need it for everyday life (well technically I do, I can't see people walking faraway anymore, need contacts). Anyway, the glasses case sinks to the bottom of the bag and I freak every single class thinking I forgot them.
Sportsdude wrote:
I lose everything. My mother wonders how I survive living in a different country! lol
Do you do things second nature (like closing the garage door when leaving) to the point you think 5mins later or when you're driving down the street "did I close the garage door?" That's me in a nutshell except apply it to everything.
This new life with glasses to read the board is the newest one. Its in my bag 24/7 as I don't need it for everyday life (well technically I do, I can't see people walking faraway anymore, need contacts). Anyway, the glasses case sinks to the bottom of the bag and I freak every single class thinking I forgot them.
Its not only you bud. Do it second nature then wonder for ten minutes and go back to be sure. I will wake up thinking, did I lock the back gate? Did I unplug the compressor so it doesnt wake up the neighbors at night (think freaking LOUD).. then I get out of bed and wander down after tossing and turnign for half an hour.
haha. Yup that's me too. lol
I don't know how we survive. haha
Hmm well I checked down at the lobby, no wallet in the lost in found. So its in this apartment somewhere. goofy me.
lol. The paper with all my monthly finances that I keep track of was on top of it on the printer. silly SD
You are a bad guy.
Im looking for my wallet right now. I need to go buy something.
Have fun out and about.
I think I'm going to join Zipcar. Anybody use this before?
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omg. How sad. Do they know why ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
Supreme Court of the US said that sonar was okay, ruled against the whales.
Llama on the loose in Surrey subject armed with spit and giant teeth.
Supreme Court of the US said that sonar was okay, ruled against the whales.
Well there's one thing we know for certain......that doesn't make it so.
Sportsdude wrote:
Supreme Court of the US said that sonar was okay, ruled against the whales.
was the US Navy conducting exercises in Australian waters during whales death?
Rec'd this email today.......thought this is useful to all...........
ALL FAMILY MEMBERS SHOULD READ THIS ESPECIALLY CHILDREN!
These crooks are getting very good!
A lady has changed her habit of how she lists her names on her mobile telephone after her handbag was stolen.
Her handbag, which contained her mobile telephone, credit card, purse, etc., was stolen.
Twenty minutes later she called her husband, from a pay telephone telling him what had happened.
Her husband said, 'I have just received your text asking about our pin number and I have replied a little while ago.'
When they rushed down to the bank, the staff told them all the money was already withdrawn.
The thief had actually used the stolen mobile telephone to text her husband in the contact list and got hold of the pin number.
Within twenty minutes he had withdrawn all the money from their bank account.
Moral of the lesson:
Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list.
Avoid using names like [FONT color=#ff0000]Home, Honey, Hubby, Sweetheart, Mom, Dad[/FONT], etc.,
And very importantly, when sensitive information is being asked for through texts, CONFIRM by calling back.
Also, when you are being text by friends or family to meet them somewhere, be sure to call back to confirm that the message came from them.
If you do not reach them, be very careful about going places to meet 'family and friends' who text you.
PLEASE PASS THIS ON.
I never thought about THAT!
As of right now, do you have '[FONT color=#ff0000]home[/FONT]' named on the mobile?
49er wrote:
[em]Sportsdude wrote:
Supreme Court of the US said that sonar was okay, ruled against the whales.
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was the US Navy conducting exercises in Australian waters during whales death?
Just referencing it to American rulings which could be used in a case.
Whoa....who'd a thunk !
Just referencing it to American rulings which could be used in a case.
Maybe if nobody tells the whales, they won't say anything.
Maybe that's why they beached themselves. They heard the news.
In our bldg, there's a guy who plays 'xmas carols on the piano. I could just sit/stand there for hours and hours listening to the melodies.... too bad that I have to head back to work....
Niiiice! That music hopefully puts people in a good mood at work.
Sounds lovely purelife. I could listen to that for hours too.
generous melodies of soft Christmas carols... bringing visions of beauty... how sweet. until some git gets a drum kit for Christmas thinks hes the next best drummer and starts cranking away 24 hrs a day... slowly driving you and all neighbors mad with in a 5 block radius...
hahaha.
I'm still in shock over Question Period.
LOL Michel !
TA DAAAAAA. I have the lamp 'structure' made (finally)....so just have to put fabric on the shade, wire it and stain the base.
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif" border=0]
Lamp sounds AWESOME, P.C. You're a genius.
Hahhahaaa...you definitely wouldn't say that it you saw my first two attempts.
P.C. wrote:
Hahhahaaa...you definitely wouldn't say that it you saw my first two attempts.
See.. you know what you said about me and fixing an engine? This is me in this case. I would buy a lamp rather than take the time to create this.. kudos to you.
The only way I see this being different is if SS decides to do a project. I dread those because it usually goes along the lines of me doing the work adn her saying NOOOO you dont know what you are doing! Redo it, and do it like this... I drink heavily during these projects
Russ, you still going to build a bread box?
LOL, yes. Or buy one if it looks like it will work. That is an SS approved project.
Lil Me wrote:
Russ, you still going to build a bread box?
Jeckyl opened his car door into the side of a van a few weeks ago. Hoping that [a href="http://www.dentsunlimited.com/index.html"]Dents Unlimited[/a] (paintless care repair) can repair the van for us.
Thats weird, since a few days (or more?), I see my name online everytime I come here and yet I'm "not online" as I can't see the little "new" icones...
If you're bopping in and out, it can appear that way. When you close out DS....your handle will hang in there for 20 or 30 minutes...so when you come back in....your name is still showing, but you're not necessarily online.
Hmmmm (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif)
Skeptic Cat has uncovered another evil political plot.
lol....and he's not buying my story. I have on occasion, logged out.....and come back in within the half hour. I can see my handle still there, but I am not logged in. I think I'm just explaining poorly.
How did things go at the Dent Doctor, Lil me ?
Yup. If I have cleared the TIFs from my computer, I have to log back in. IF I had been logged in withing the last 30 minutes..... the handle remains visible, but I see no other indication that I would see as a logged in member.
I talked to the Dent Doctor on the phone. Next, the driver of the van needs to get his vehicle over there....hopefully, it is repairable without the filling/sanding/painting that costs arm + leg.
Hope it's reasonable Lil Me.
It's true....it's true....I swear. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/verschiedene/c010.gif" border=0]
Michel....don't make me come over there.
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/frech/p015.gif[/img]
It's important to keep our priorities straight. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) .
Jeeez.....I can barely make it to 10 o'clock these days. Busy day. I had to rebuild my Christmas tree and it took me much longer than I remember from the first time I made it.
Quote from: Michel on Dec 04 08 09:26priority, priapism, it's all the same...
Priapism is a potentially harmful and painful medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to its flaccid state
umm just how does priority and priapism become the same thing... one sounds very painful and a bit dangerous..
You have to pay for the dent Lil Me? Must of been a Benz minivan lol.
Had a weird conversation today interrupted by a Russian lady, talked for about 15mins and then walking away my friend and I had awkward silence. I know its not everyday you here someone talking about socialism and anarchism on a bus, but still. lol
Bob Rae to take over the everyday leadership of the coalition, given up on the leadership idea, and will go coast to coast everyday for the next 7 weeks. [a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081205.wparlliberals05/BNStory/politics/home"]http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081205.wparlliberals05/BNStory/politics/home[/a]
Sorry to hear LM. How much of a dent is it? On a door or a side of a van? Hopefully its one of those that can just be pushed out.
Yes, it's a skinny vertical dent about 2 inches high on the side of a minivan. *Hopefully* the green paint of my car can be polished off and the dent popped back out. If Dents Unlimited works, it will cost about $150.....cheap comapred to regular auto body shops.
Lil Me wrote:
Yes, it's a skinny vertical dent about 2 inches high on the side of a minivan. *Hopefully* the green paint of my car can be polished off and the dent popped back out. If Dents Unlimited works, it will cost about $150.....cheap comapred to regular auto body shops.
Sorry to hear that LM. At least it sounds like it can be popped out and buffed out as you say. Sorry to hear that this happened.. he must feel so bad about having caused all this hassle for you. I hate the size of the stalls for vehicles now and that theres no space between vehicles.. which is why I like the new Costco, spaces between vehicles. Some places I go my Tahoe is right on the edges of lines on both sides of the stall.. no room for doors if accidently let go for a second.
Jeckyl feels pretty bad about it. We might get him to pay for part of the repair...not sure yet. Money doesn't mean all that much to him (at his young age), so writing a letter of apology to the owner of the van might be more effective here.
After the incident happened, there was no way I felt I could walk away from it. Especially since my kid did it. It seemed like a "teachable moment". So I scribbled my name and phone number and stuck it on the guy's windshield.
Lil Me....blesses all over the place for you. [img onclick="selecte('honorhim.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/honorhim.gif" border=0]
I love that you see this as an opportunity to teach your children how to do what's right. So many people do nothing....without thinking, they are teaching their children as well.
This world needs more Lil Me's !!! Blesses blesses blesses.
*I really like the letter idea. It'll show the dentee, that not everybody that has an accident like this is a careless yahoo.
Thanks, P.C. It seemed like the right thing to do at the time. Financialapocalyse or not.
Does anyone else get overwhelmed by things...that are not necessarily bad...but just the sheer volume of STUFF to do?
Spent the morning on the phone, running in circles trying to get stuff done, and trying to make my confounded printer work. Now I feel like I could lie down and hide under my binkit for a while.
I do....and my day isn't half as full as yours. I think if you feel like hiding under your binkit for a few....I suspect it might make the most sense to do it.
The reason we get overwhelmed, is because the whole list of 'things to do', is present in your head at the same time.....PLUS each step (of several) to complete each task. That's a lot of what I call 'mind snot'. I know....nasty.....but really, that's what it is. The part we forget to process, is that we are not required to complete the whole list of 'things to do' all at the same time. So....clear your mind, as if you only had one thing to do. When you're done...and only when you're done...think about the next task.
It's only fair, to point out that I have a difficult time following my own advice. I actually try to do ALL the things at the same time. What I end up with is 20 half completed tasks.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) I have to make a conscious effort to regroup, and take things one step at a time.
I like it soooooo much when I have to begin a second or a third pile of papers of things "to do" because otherwise important tasks could be lost if the pile ever fell and the cat plays with the papers...
What is it with cats and papers......and furthermore....what is it that they're only interested in important papers.
If you GAVE them a piece of paper to play with, they would be quite insulted....but if you're trying to read the paper, or write on the paper....then all of a sudden it's a very worthy toy.
Maybe they can secretly read and realize its important. haha
Sometimes I think that may be true.
Hullo!
I agree with PC, LM. You are teaching your children to do the right thing, because it IS the thing to do. I also think the letter thing is the thing to do. Its up to you, but I think it would cause consternation between Heckyl and Jeckyl if one had no money and the other did.. then you would end up giving Heckyl money to meet Jeckyl for things and thus... yeah. Thats my theory and Im sticking to it. I could see it if he did it on purpose.. teach them the importance of insurance?
I screwed up on getting the wrong application non returnable parts for my winch. I have to order the right ones and have them coming.. hoping SS doenst know what the charge on the CC is.
But at least I bought a slow cooker today! Its on sale at Home Depot now.. 25 bucks with tax for one. Betty Crocker.
Even if Jeckyl hasn't got a full grasp on the money thing, having to dole out a few bucks will at least let him know that there is a connection between having to hand over money when we've caused damage to anothers property. I mean...I wouldn't clean out the lil guys piggy bank....but even if it's only 5 or 10 bucks....the link is still there.....Damage costs money.
Hey.. is Ukranian Tire part of that thing where if the register and advertised price is wrong the item is free? Cause if it is, the 100' of 5/16 rope is listed on the tag as 397 and they are charging 997. I got a dumb one at the returns and after attempting to even get her to understand that the price is wrong, I just got a refund. She acted as if I was lying when I said the tag said 397 and the machine charged me 997.
Its the new one along grandview, where the marks work warehouse, and pets mart is.
Yes it is Russ. GO GIT EM !!! That's not even a subtle error.
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/muede/k015.gif" border=0] .
P.C. its not good to sleep with your mouth open. ;)
Yeah I saw that clip, thought hmm bet Michel is watching. lol
I was watching I heard the Owl Call My Name. I knew from the opening sequence that it was British Columbia, but they were playing America the Beautiful. Did a quick wiki and it was done by CBS.
I can spot a Canadian film in 3 seconds flat. I don't need no stinkin wiki. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I can too but this movie wasn't Canadian. It was a TV movie developed off the book by CBS in the 70s. That's why I was like 'what the' when I heard America the Beautiful.
I can't believe how stressed out I was...
We were driving on the Iron Memorial bridge, heading home and all of a sudden, my car just died. We were right in the middle of the bridge and couldn't move anywhere! We could've got ourselves killed because it was so freaking dangerous being stuck on the bridge like that with traffic coming up behind you.
Police came, department of transportation and the towing company came to our aid. Somebody must've called the police. I'm glad they did cuz we certainly didn't think about calling them.
It wasn't a fun night....pouring, wet, cold.... and scared!
[img style="width: 141px; height: 48px;" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c023.gif[/img] to hear you had such a rough and dangerous nigh Purelife... now you are home we can give u a big group hug[img style="width: 155px; height: 40px;" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/liebe/a054.gif[/img] lots of love(http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a194.gif) and a glass of bubbly (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/e118.gif) to take the edge off so sit back and try to relax purelife ...all is now well for you are home safe and able to post once more
Sorry to hear what happened.
What happened to you sounds really scary. SO glad to hear that you're safe. I know that you're probably bummed about the car....but that's not at all important if you and Mr purelife are alive and well.
Oh dear purelife. SO glad you're OK. I agree....worst place to break down.
Do something relaxing today !
Lil Me....I'll have my binoculars out while I watch the parade on TV. (it will be on TV, right ?)
Thanks guys... I'm glad to be safe and alive. Y'know, people were cursing at us, but we couldn't do anything. MrPL couldn't push the car off to the side by himself. It would've been a long way to push. The feelings I felt are so difficult to describe when you're in this kind of situation. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
It's the stuff of which nightmares are made. Glad you're o.k.
The people who were cursing at you, will surely be in for a lovely dose of karma.
I know the feeling you're describing purelife....I've been in that exact same position before, on the Port Mann (with my 3 kids in the car). You are so vulnerable and helpless and fearful to the extreme....miserable combo.
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Eeek. What if he attacked YOU instead?
I can just picture the newspaper headline: Burnaby Man Sustains Injury Playing With Owl.
You're a BCer now Michel! Next step, call Montreal or Ottawa in Feb while working in your garden or working on your patio plants. ;) When I go home the line "take me back to the tropics" is usually said a few times.
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a010.gif" border=0] Good morning. Sort of. I think I got about an hour and a half sleep last night. What the.....?
My letter thing is ok, [FONT size=4]Michel.[/FONT]
I slept from 10 til 5.
Will keep pestering them Michel apparently its what we are suppose to do as citizens of British Columbia. Like yesterday, called home while on the beach. haha
Gotta bring actual evidence to my aunt though that it is indeed warmer in a more northerner region of this continent than a more southern one. She was convinced Vancouver couldn't possibly be warmer than Southern Illinois because it was farther north. lol
Only people I have on my side in this cold winter phenomenon are family in Oregon. Problem is my family isn't very migratory in terms of getting out much, so when a couple of us live in this 'nirvana were it doesn't get too cold or too hot' the people we leave behind don't believe us and think we're boasting. lol
I need to find my palm tree pics, that'll really confuse them. haha
I found out that it was the timing belt. Total cost is gonna be $835 including tax, labour and fuel pump and antifreeze. My wallet is crying.
purelife wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]I found out that it was the timing belt. Total cost is gonna be $835 including tax, labour and fuel pump and antifreeze. My wallet is crying.[/div]
Really? How many km's on your car.. what is it? Neon? Why the fuel pump if its a timing belt? Why antifreeze? Ask them if they can drain it into a drain bucket and put it back in.. doesnt make sence if they drain it and put it back in. Is it somewhere you normally go? Could you buy the parts then have them put them in? If you can I get get you a deal on the parts.
Sorry to hear this PL.. Usually timing belts are changed every 100-120 thou km's. I wonder if yours wasnt.. did you hear anything about timing belt or any other maintenance when you bought the car? Did you get a mechanic to check it over?
I had something similar happen to me PL.. so dont feel bad about it. Consider yourself LUCKY that you have a non-interference engine.. that means that the pistons and valves dont overlap in a cycle.. and when the timing belt broke the valves didnt kiss the pistons.
I now always check online now for major engine maintenance and checks for vehicles online before going to ask questions.. then ask about timing belt, brakes, tranny services, etc.
Luck
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Ooops, I meant the water pump.
I have a feeling that I've got the original timing belt in the car. I'm close to 170 mileage on my 97 neon.
Once I can afford a newer car, I'm getting one.
You're right Russ...it totally depends on luck.
The part wasn't that bad. (he gave me a $20 off) It's the labour that is the bulk of the cost.
*sigh*....these are costs that one has to go through when you own a vehicle.
Same thing happened to me last year PL, I wouldn't have made it up the Cascades if I didn't get it fixed.
I had a very enjoyable lunch today a great salad and i picked up a salad to go for my supper. since lil_me for some odd reason picked up the tab on th first of my salads thus allowing me to spoil myself and not have to make my own...
the company was so nice, i had the pleasure to meet lil_me and the other half today. i am not sure exactly how much details, i can go in to about them, but i was honored to meet them both and the lunch was great. for some crazy reason i have fallen in love with eating vegetables an fruits and to think i once relegated these items to a side dish and one best ignored
now fruits and vegtables are the primary food source and all else is secondary..
we talked of many things including the dv party way back when. the meeting of purelife in real life... from lil_me & partner i recieved 6 gifts. these 2 must of unplugged the wallet and gone overboard they were so big and bulky:D sorry just joking i know you didn't spend allot on big ugly me...
i do love the gifts and I just want to say Thank You both, thank you ever so much for this sweet kindness.... I amfeeling like such a foolish child right now. I am all giddy and excited, some one, who can, hardly, wait, untill december 25 to open them. i have made some guesses as to whats under this, maganda (< means beautiful) gift wrapping to see my guesses
you can go to the thread [a href="index.php/topic,5857.0.html"]Opening Christmas Presents[/a] see page 3 for my random but my correct guesses ( at least i think using my basic reasoning skills i have guessed correctly on 3 of the 6 items) but that doesn't mean to say i am not wrong i have been wrong on many occasions before and maybe i am wrong once more on this. but we chall all have to wait till december 25 to know for sure whats here
The world needs more Lil Me's and MrLM's. Bless their beautiful heart and soul. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
Indeed. :)
I think everyone here has a BIG caring heart. [img style="width: 28px; height: 22px;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/23.gif[/img]
'bless" es to mr and Mrs LM!
Im glad others have met you as well orik.. shows we all arent just an online persona all the time!
Well, sorry but I gots to run. The chicken is ready.. i think. Then back down for more playing on all the little badwordles on the truck.
I was surprized when I went into town today, to find that our Town Hall clock tower plays God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, instead of the usual clock chimes. It sounded purdy. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/xmas/v010.gif" border=0]
I love that clock.
Did they finish the new development? Last time I was there in May it was coming along.
You mentioned 'the development' before, but I don't know where or what that is ?
F. and P.
If I can remember well. Massive construction.
F and P ?
I can't visualize any massive construction going on in Qualicum. [img onclick="selecte('eh.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/eh.gif" border=0]
F---t and P--m---e or F---t and B---h I was a continuation of a newer development at some corner on F---t
lol Wheel of Fortune pick a vowel. lol
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif) .
I can't imagine what that would be. I'm thinking it can't be finished, because I don't think anything has started. I'm miffed....I just don't know what could be developed there....there's already stuff there.
Lol Unless you want to drop the embargo on locales you told to do last year, I'll continue with the wheel of fortune.
oh okay what's across the railroad tracks and to the right. The word starts with Frank and another rhymes with Peach. lol
Well I know for a fact they were building something, somebody told me a bank. It was a wood frame when I got there in Sept. and then slowly it started getting bigger. Trying to remember the street. It was the street where I always eat at. That 50s diner. The end of it. They were continuing the english look.
Oh....up in Chilham Village ? That used to be the old Whiskey Creek Nursery....but nothing massive is going in there.....there isn't a massive space. I think it will be a TD bank.
I like the way they do things in Qualicum....nothing steps outside the village feel.
Yeah that builing. Oh I know nothing major, I just remember workers hammering away on really hot days and I was lost as usual wondering around trying to get to the beach then somebody told me to take the road that says Beach on it, and well I felt silly. Like time through an hour glass...
lol.....funny road to take to find the beach. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Sportsdude wrote:
Like time through an hour glass...
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haha. That would be my life yes. Random oddities. Its either this is happening only to me or I pay too much attention to my surroundings and take notice of the small things.
I take notice of the small things too.....I was trying to put my finger on a 'massive development'.[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/frech/p055.gif" border=0][/DIV]
hahaha. Well I'm just trying to put the development within the parameters of the community. lol hehe
Well....I sleep soon. My favourite show (my ONLY show) just finished the last show.....ever. *sob* [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c020.gif" border=0]
Ive decided im drinking tonight.. anyone joingin me
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/musik/e030.gif[/img] It's too late for me to start making decisions. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Good. Im on beer. you
Boston Legal?
*sob, sniffle......yup. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a025.gif" border=0]
P.C. wrote:
*sob, sniffle......yup. [img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a025.gif[/img]
russ = lost
Sorry to hear. Only seen that show a few times, each time I was rolling on the floor.
I've at last found somewhere that sells pomegranates, however I took one look at the price and decided to walk away empty handed.
It turns out that my car is going to be a write-off. I put a full tank of gas in there and cleaned the car last weekend... May it RIP.... (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/2.gif) I brought a lemon car!!! *cries*
I'm feeling so sad right now.
oh no...
sorry to hear what happened.
Gigantic hugs to PL at this time of loss
Oh no purelife ! How can that be ? From a broken timing chain ?
I'd get another opinion.
I trust my mechanic. It's because the timing belt died and I have an interference engine which means that when a timing belt has gone kaput (when you leave it at the last minute), it severely affects the engine. The cost to fix the valves, pistons and likely the engine, will cost upwards of $3,000. The guy who sold me the car told us that the timing belt was fixed. We purchased it at 150K. I took his word, trusting him..... I'm the type of person who trusts people a little too quickly, believing that everyone is honest. What a letdown.
We haven't been having the best of luck and this year has been the shittiest year ever for me. But, I'm still praying and hoping because things get better...right? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
Aww, so sorry purelife.
Is there a possiblity that you might be protected by the Lemon Law ? I know American law says used car sales are to be assumed 'As Is'....EXCEPT when the seller volunteers false information. I don't know if our Lemon Laws are the same, but it might be worth looking into.
I agree Michel. It doesn't necessarily mean he isn't trustworthy. It could be something he is overlooking or unfamiliar with.
Fixing it by putting the timing belt and water pump is just under a grand. The mechanic said that it runs but the engine, valves and piston isn't right. It costs money to look into the car, especially getting to the timing belt. (this is from what I understand) I already have to spend $500 including towing charges for this car that's going to the scrap yard. I already know that the engine is gone. This seems to be the result of a failed timing belt.
Maybe this is a blessing in disguise.
ADD: No lemon law policy here, P.C.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/consumers/auto-arbitration.html
if you don't need a car everyday you may want to consider joining zipcars in lieu of owning
Hey 49er!
I thought about that too, cuz our company has a special rate with them. I just have to look into it deeper. :)
Yeah Zipcar. I'm going to sign up for that. For UBC students its only 30 dollars annually, 9.75 an hour, 63 dollars a day, free gas.
Sorry to hear this PL.. yeah, with an interference engine it means when the timing belt breaks, the valves stop in one position and the pistons on the crank keep turning and kiss the valves. Id asked this and thought you had a noninterference engine when you said your mechanic told you timing belt and water pump... Thats too bad.
Michel.. for junkyard stuff to fix this you have to get a complete engine. Either that or buy new pistons, conrods, valves and get teh heads and block redone then rebuild the engine. Not worth it. It might be worth to find a used engine.. but then again probably not. Labour like you said is what kills things like that.
Russ, do you know which cars have the noninterference engine?
Blesses to everyone. Thanks for listening to my rants.
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purelife wrote:
Russ, do you know which cars have the noninterference engine?
Blesses to everyone. Thanks for listening to my rants.
Sorry missed this. No worries.. we all have little badwordles in our lives.
Not off the top of my head. Sometimes timing belts go if they have a defect or if the engine is worked hard or overheated.
Ah....see ? Not so bad here after all.
Well....off to the workshop.
Dont worry Michel.. we will keep you on your toes here. :)
Well, I missed the damn blue box recycling. I went outside with the stuff to put in it, and my brother had three garbage bags full of various garbage and recyclables.. lazy meatball didnt bother to separate so here I was sitting there, drinking a cup of j-ava and separating when I heard a big truck. Didnt think of it till too late. I was running down the back with my blue box when they went by and the guy saw me and smiled.. and kept going. Im going to murder my brother tonight. not to mention I slipped and fell on teh wet grass on the way down the back of my yard. He can go to the dump with that crap before next recycling day or Im going to put all of it in his room on his bed.
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I bought one of those extension cords with the foot switch to use to wire my lamp. So I have cut off the female end of it ....and it is too thick for the section I need to thread it through. I am SO close to having a full out tantrum.
Drill out the section you want it through, or make a connection where it goes in and splice on smaller wires for the internals.
If either of those dont work, take a shot of tequila, repeat until it works.
It has to feed through a brass pipe/tube. I am using an old.....really old brass lamp, which is just a super heavy base, with a brass 'candlestick' type of 'body', with the bulb thingy on top of that. It's the brass candlestick, that's just a whisper too narrow. There's GOT to be a way.
It IS all new wiring. I am starting from scratch, except for the lamp base. New wiring, new socket.
The 'lamp base' that I'm trying to make work is just a brass pipe. The wiring will go all the way from the bottom to the top, but the top is threaded and a tiny bit more narrow.
[img height=545 src="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-rewire-a-lamp-2.jpg" width=258]
cut off the plastic sheathing on the wire that pases through the smaller threaded part. Leave the plastic on the wires, but take teh plastic sheathing around all the wires.
cut off the plastic sheathing on the wire that pases through the smaller threaded part. [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffbf"]Leave the plastic on the wires, but take teh plastic sheathing around all the wires.[/FONT]
Could you explain that a little differently for me Russ. I'm not following what you're saying. (forgive my slowness.....lol)
This is what I'm using.
(http://www.oogalights.com/Party-Lights-Accessories/558680-15-Foot-Power-Cord-With-ON-OFF-Foot-Switch.jpg)So, when I strip the plastic sheathing off, there are only bare wires.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif)[FONT size=1] Russ ?[/FONT]
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif) [FONT size=2]Russ ?[/FONT]
[FONT size=6]TA DAAAA !!!![/FONT]
Um....well....yes and no.
I was in the shop when you posted your solution.
I tried feeding the split wires through independently....using the bare wires as a grip to pull them through....but the second one wouldn't follow. It was just stripping the sheathing off inside the brass tube and all that would come through was the bare wires.
So I actually had to leave it intact, and 'pare down' the plastic sheathing itself....taking really thin shavings of it off. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Well, that was only to get it through. Once it was, that part of was cut off, and an untampered section of the wire was used. It was REALLY hard pulling it through.
use a little vaseline next time
what did you do to prevent the cord from pulling out?
I knotted it, between the socket and socket cap before I connected the wires to the screws.....and it is knotted on the inside of the wall of the base that I made.
What they are trying to tell you michel is to avoid mexico and stay in the states.
Why dont you go to new orleans and argue with the cajuns that poutine is from quebec and not there? They claim it as so.
OK.....today I'm finally getting around to steam cleaning my carpets, but I didn't realize I needed a degree in engineering to figure out the steam cleaner. I'm usually pretty good at figuring out stuff like this, but I am stumped.
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Got everything sussed except where to attach the stair hose attachment....what the.....?
It shouldn't be....yet it seems to BE ! I got it attached, but obviously wrong, as I'm not getting power to it. And trying to get the manual online is like trying to steal the secret to the Ark of the Covenant or something. It's all shrouded in mystery and codes.
Aw...too bad Michel. Buying a place for its view can be risky business in the city....you never know what's going to pop up in front of you.
*got the cleaner going(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/2.gif)
I've been having oatmeal with cranberries. It's really yummy. I usually add in raisins but since I have a huge bag of cranberries, I might as well use em up. :)
Update on the car: My mechanic said that the parts on my car ie. the steering wheel is worth hundreds of dollars. So, if I can get someone to buy it, that would be perfect. Even the glass and maybe tires is worth money.... I might just tow it back home and then wait it out instead of taking the car to the scraps and get nothing for it.
Well, that's good purelife....something is better than nothing !!!
LOL.
Maybe it's code ???
Maybe she's a SPY !!!! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif)
Maybe I'll bump into you again Michel since I'm heading that way later. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif) It's such a glorious day for a walk.
Tonight I'm going to a cocktail event with an open-bar and lots and lots of YUMMY food!!!! It's gonna be fun. :)
That sounds like fun, Michel! Are you guys allowed to have lots of drinks at lunch and get back to work?
Oh dear.
oh my goodness...not again... (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
from the reports it looks like nothing. g&m front page still has Harper's filling of 18 senate seats with Tories.
just got back from a hour walk around campus. There were Seagulls bathing themselves in the outdoor heated pool. lol
(http://www.canadaline.ca/uploads/Gallery/2456.jpg)
Canada Line tunnel. I wonder if they turn off the lights at night. ohhh dark and spooky.
You're getting snow ???? We just have giant rain. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
snow, but its hitting the ground as rain. Although the top of the roof I see is sort of white. SFU cancelled exams, heavy snow up there.
It started snowing here about 20 minutes ago. The BIGGEST snowflakes I have EVER seen. The ground was covered in 10 minutes....and in my yard, that's something !
Been having it here, on and off, since the middle of November.
Nothing going on here.
MrLM removed the drain pipe under the sink and rinsed out a couple lbs of black soap scum. Ick.
Ick indeed. He's not going to try and cook some kind of delicacy out of it, is he ?
Ugh. I miss Nanaimo. lol
(http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/bchighwaycam/display/oldCams/Naniamo_live.jpg)
Holy Snow Balls.......we now have 5 inches of snow and it's coming down like crazy. I just cleared half of the hot tub roof...and just came in to get a little warm, and the front doorknob fell off [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/n020.gif" border=0]and the power has flickered and dimmed a couple times.
Whoa P.C.. Rain, rain here.
Rain is now mixed with the snow here, so huge clumps are thumping down on the roof.....THUMP THUMP THUMP. I have only one little section left on the hot tub roof to do, but my home made snow scraper offer broke. I like to do it when it has snow on it, because it grabs all the fall leaves and cedar bits in one clean swoop.
So how did you do at bowling ? Was it 5 pin or 10 pin ?
So you won't be joining any leagues any time soon ? lol
Hahahahaa.....You better wear lots of layers.
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that would of been better for the breast cancer question..:P
Hahahah....cute, nhl.
It is STILL snowing here....since about 2 this afternoon. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/xmas/g070.gif" border=0]
It's snowing like crazy out there. The hot tub roof is covered again, plus yesterdays snow slid down the roof onto the hot tub roof to make an even bigger pile up there.
It snows now and then...but doesn't often stick around long. The 2 of the 5 inches of snow we had yesterday was already melted by this morning. Now we have some new stuff. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Are there good procrastinators ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
8-10cm as of 4am on campus.
I checked as I walked home in the snow.
Apparently transportation is at a stand still. A bus got stuck at midnight on Alma and 10th, a bunch of UBC students pushed it as it had jack knifed. A buddy from the office had to get a taxi, transit wasn't running at that time, so Translink must of told the drivers its too dangerous to drive around.
Hopefully nobody has to go anywhere in the morning. It's going to be crazy, its still snowing hard by Vancouver standards at 5am.
It has snowed steady here since 2 oclock yesterday. Could we be getting ready for another 96 ? I had to dig my way to the computer.....lol
96 we had 3 1/2 feet of snow in a really short span of time....that hung around for weeks. No power for 8 days. It was actually a lot of fun. We were well stocked with food etc, because it was right after Christmas.
No power for 8 days ? Obviously it was not as cold as back East as you wouldn't be around here anymore to talk about it.
Ah crap. Not only we still go, but I'm also invited to eat moose and wapiti. There's no way I'm gonna avoid [FONT size=7]THE WHITE HELL !!![/FONT]
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Translation of waapiti is White Rump. Is THAT the White Hell...or are you talking snow.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
No power wasn't a big issue for us no matter how cold it was, as we heated by wood heat alone anyway. We cooked on the Bar-B and the woodstove. (we always make sure we have a Bar-B with a side burner for such purposes)
*snow still coming. Last check over an hour ago, over a foot.
Yeah 1996 day after Christmas, snowed 65cm's in a day in Victoria, biggest 24hr snow fall in Canadian history west of the Maritimes. The weather network talked about it a lot this week.
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We ended up with 3 1/2 feet that year SD. It was awesome. Have pics of hub and neighbour trying to prop a support under the hot tub roof....then them trying to shovel it off when the snow started again.
Your meal sounds delicious Michel. Nothing like a good tourtière. I'm not hugely fond of deer, but I'm sure it could be prepared into something tastey by someone who knows what they're doing. I cooked it like a roast beef, and it wasn't very good.....a little gamey for me. I've never had it again. lol Moose on the other hand is quite nice.
I got hit on again at a restaurant downtown by a late 20s early 30s waitress. I don't know what it is with that age group always coming after me. lol oh well.
'96 we had a big snow storm, didn't top '98 though, it was like your '96 storm the highways became snow packed for 2 weeks it was that bad. lol
Michel wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
I got hit on again at a restaurant downtown by a late 20s early 30s waitress. I don't know what it is with that age group always coming after me. lol oh well.
How suffering it is to be handsome eh SD ? Been there done that, got the T-Shirt, can no longer fit in that T-shirt anymore however... lol (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
I dunno, at first its nice, but they don't know my age and when they go after me, that whole age group thinks I'm 25ish, it doesn't go well at least since they're looking for a relationship. (jilted single 30 year old rant happens here, which leads them in tears angry at men their age for being pigs and not wanting to build a relationship and me going "its okay, you will find someone"). Its frustrating, I've yet to date someone my own age, and someone who didn't graduate high school in the 90s. And the girls my age already do the 'he can't be our age'.
Have fun with this e-card.
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EDIT: I see that JJ beat me to this... :)
Be careful at the top of the steps, Michel. They are slippery....
There's someone in my dept who resembles you but add 10 or so years.
Snowfall warning for Metro Vancouver (Arctic Chill 2008 continues)
Metro Vancouver
12:00 PM PST Tuesday 16 December 2008
Snowfall warning for
Metro Vancouver issued
5 cm of snow is expected over metro Vancouver..The Fraser Valley and northern Vancouver Island tonight and Wednesday.
5 to 15 cm of snow is expected over Greater Victoria..The Southern Gulf Islands and East Vancouver Island.
This is a warning that significant snowfall is expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.
A developing low is forecast to approach the south coast tonight and move across Vancouver Island on Wednesday. The system will bring periods of snow to northern Vancouver Island..East Vancouver Island..Greater Victoria..Southern Gulf Islands and sections of the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley beginning this evening. Snowfall accumulations up to 5 cm are expected tonight with the bulk of the snow arriving on Wednesday. Snow will taper to a few flurries on Thursday morning.
Wind chill values for the eastern Fraser Valley will rise above minus 20 this morning as winds ease and the temperature rises slightly. Wind chill values below minus 20 will redevelop Wednesday as cold Arctic air over the British Columbia interior will redevelop through the valleys and inlets producing strong outflow winds and bitterly cold temperatures for the north and central coasts..Fraser Valley and Howe Sound.
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Michel wrote:
purelife wrote:
[em]There's someone in my dept who resembles you but add 10 or so years. [/em][/div]
[div]Who me ?
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All you white guys look the same.
bah we don't all look the same. Some of us just stand out more than others.
[a href="http://www.vancouversun.com/Transportation+minister+expects+fast+track+Evergreen+Line/1079436/story.html"]http://www.vancouversun.com/Transportation+minister+expects+fast+track+Evergreen+Line/1079436/story.html[/a]
[h1 style="font-weight: normal;"]Transportation minister expects fast track for Evergreen Line[/h1]
Michel wrote:
purelife wrote:
There's someone in my dept who resembles you but add 10 or so years. [/DIV]
Who me ?
Yes you, Michel.... almost looks like your twin. I wonder if he's as hamsup as you. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif)
[FONT color=#8080ff][FONT size=7]Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow..... [/FONT][/FONT]
Gondola collapsed at Whistler.
Sportsdude wrote:
bah we don't all look the same. [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"]Some of us just stand out more than others.[/FONT][FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"] [/FONT]
Quit wearing high heels, SD!
lol. Very funny.
Sportsdude wrote:
Gondola collapsed at Whistler.
where did u hear that bit of news nothing on the radio or the news channel im on now...
[a href="http://www.vancouversun.com/Whistler+gondola+tower+collapses+skiers+trapped/1083212/story.html"]http://www.vancouversun.com/Whistler+gondola+tower+collapses+skiers+trapped/1083212/story.html[/a]
its all over global news now... so far no one is reported as to being injured or killed... apparently it is the 3 rd tower from the base.. acording to the news that has collapsed and at least 2 gondolas crashed to the ground and one is stuck in a tree and the rest below a certain point are goingto have to be rescued manually... the upper levels can operate as normal
what a bloody mess
and it could of been much worse had one of the towers higher up had collapsed...
sabotage terrorism ?
or just a faulty construction work
I doubt terrorism. Mechanical failure?
Those things need annual inspections and permits. Just like elevators.
with the colapse of the excalibur line of the gondolas how will this effect the transition of skiers going from peak to peak... imagine what the results would be if one of the peak to peak towers collapsed those are what at the 1600 foot mark of elevation something like that anyways i just remember they are damned highup
Just read about the Jamaican bobsled team moving to Pemberton, BC.
Local businesses offering them sponsorship.
Jamaican athletes getting involved in the Pemberton community.
Pemberaican
Yeah mon.
Michel wrote:
Terrorism? Isn't too early for the spring offensive of the NDP guerilla ? lol
Its never too early for those buggers.
Michel wrote:
lol, I heard Obama will help them by passing weapons through the border to help them overthrow Harper. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Wont work. weapons are evil and all evil should be banned. along with free thinking.
which model of Skytrain? older or newer?
I always duck my head to get on the train so I don't know. I don't take it enough to give a good answer.
but does your head touch either the old or new skytrains, SD?
Honestly, I can't remember.
More importantly, do your feet touch the ground ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Michel wrote:
lol
Get out of your limousine Mr Bourgeois and mix with the common people once in a while... lol
excuse me I walk everywhere. lol
I don't fit in the seats.
unless its a bike limo where 7 people constantly bike to move a car like vehicle, you'll never see me in a limo. lol mr. echo man ;)
Although apparently its cheap to take a limo to the airport.
Good morning!
I rode the skytrain for about 2 years, never knew htere was other models.. that being said its been like 5-6 since ive ridden in a skytrain.
Theres about 2 inches of snow on the ground.. I got up, brushed the Tahoe and after warming it up took SS to work. Ive done this all this week, lol. Her car hasnt moved, Im going to get some winter tires put on black steelie rims from ukranian tire for her car. She's scared to drive it, doesnt like me asking her who's the master, her or the car. Theres nothing to worry about out there right now.. other than other foolish drivers. But wait till it freezes, lol.
Still have yet to dig into my Toy to repair it.. <sigh> Im getting lazy as its too freakin cold.
Good morning Russ.
I think SS is smart to park it if she is nervous to drive it. I think the 'foolish drivers' are the ones who are afraid to drive in the snow but do it anyways.....they make bad decisions.
No new snow for us last night....although they were predicting it. I personally don't listen to a word the weather stations say. My guesses are as good as theirs....and I have a tendency to be more accurate than them a greater number of times.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Morning PC!
PC weather predictions! Im sure it would be a big hit.. like you say cant be less accurate than the overpaid liars on tv.. and Im not talking about the politicians.
Oh I agree with you.. thats why im driving SS, but I still think she should drive her car a bit to get more practice in it so shes not unable to drive in the snow.
I just shoveled my front walks and decided its too cold to be outside.
Don't worry P.C. its coming. It just started snowing here at around 7:45ish.
I'm not worried....I LOVE the snow. I guess the only problem could be, that my family won't make it here for Christmas. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c020.gif" border=0]
I'm wanting to give the old "heave-ho" to work this morning and walk along the river in fresh snow. Just for a while.
Michel wrote:
The White hell give me an excuse to arrive late at work, I can do the "don't look at me like that, can't you see it's snowing" face to my boss when I arrive. Long live the mightyful white hell !
Oh boy, I'm really late... lol
LOL, have a good time Michel!
LM: DO IT! you know you want to... Although its too cold for me.
I walked a good 6km last night and just loved it, although people around me kept talking amongst themselves with "its! so! cold!" over and over again. lol
I'm sure they'll make it to your abode PC. :)))
I'm worried about myself getting home. Snow in Vancouver, snow in Calgary, snow in Denver and maybe freezing rain in St. Louis. Doesn't help that Jazz planes keep skidding off Canadian runways. Plus I'm taking those tiny jets, which I hate with passion.
Good morning Lil Me, PC, Russ, Michel and SD.
Lil Me - I agree with Russ. I know you'll enjoy it, plus a walk will make you more prodcutive.
Michel - I like using that excuse too to my boss. I haven't been late yet but I'm sure it'll happen soon. Though, my boss is pretty laid back. He would start worrying if I don't show up or call after 9.
Russ, maybe SS needs you to show her how to drive in the snow? I remember I was anxious but I had MrPL beside me and felt safer.
So, MrPL got home with a turkey as expected. I'm glad that it isn't a freaking large turkey, it's relatively small. And, he got a flashlight and I'm [STRIKE]stealing[/STRIKE] borrowing it for the time being to use when I walk home in the dark.
bwhahaha.
UBC construction workers never stop working. Its freaking China over here, 7 days a week.
Didn't we once have a thread in which we wrote unusual place names?
Quick...film a Zombie Movie on Robson St.
That'll be the Olympics. No car zone .
They've gone into hiding!
I also noticed fewer cars on Robson too, Michel. I'm happy now that I got out for a walk. But, now my throat is sore.. :(
My head is totally covered and I wore boots. But the other day, my head wasn't covered and I didn't wear boots, just work shoes. :(
The asian girls are at Metrotown. ;)
When I see asian girls, some of them wear these heel boots with skirt (no legging) and I just shake my head...It's so cold out there!!!
Michel wrote:
Ah Metrotown... the paradise of Hampsump Mimi (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
mimi... Do you know what that means in cantonese?
I just noticed... I have a window view but have to peek my head up from where I sit.
I'll probably leave 15-25 minutes early today.
Michel wrote:
lol Robson street looks like St-Denis Street in Montréal in the Latin Quarter
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Isn't St-Denis the gay village?
I think Winners pipes something into the air. I can't even tell you how many things I've bought there for no good reason.
Of course....you can never have too many leather jackets. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Well that was money well spent. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Did you just go and admire yourself in the mirror with your new jacket on ?
Is this how the they teach you to think in Quebec? Very confusing indeed.
purelife wrote:
The asian girls are at Metrotown. ;)
no kidding. Sometimes I feel like I'm in Aberdeen Centre when I'm at Metrotown. Although not to the 'wanting to break the colour barrier' extent.
When I see asian girls, some of them wear these heel boots with skirt (no legging) and I just shake my head...It's so cold out there!!!
My friend does this, her response is "if you're going to go with a skirt, gotta go all the way" she deplores legging skirt girls, laughs at the other asians.
There are way too many "how to cook the best juiciest turkey" recipes out there that I'm lost. At least I'll plan the time to brine my turkey and also invest in a meat thermometre.
What kind of turkey is it Miss purelife ?
Over 2 feet of snow in Qualicum...just from noon yesterday til this morning. More is expected tomorrow and Sunday. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
P.C. wrote:
Over 2 feet of snow in Qualicum...just from noon yesterday til this morning. More is expected tomorrow and Sunday. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Yeah, my dad is trying to make a break to the island tomorrow before it gets too bad for him to get there.
The highway at French Creek was shut down for a few hours last night.
P.C. wrote:
What kind of turkey is it Miss purelife ?
I have a young turkey. Brand is Granny's.
Do you recommend brining, P.C.? I just realized that I don't have a stock pot big enough for it. I'll probably borrow one from mom.
Hi gals!
Long time no talk!
Hi Orca ! Nice to see you.....and of course your puppy avatar always brings a smile too.
purelife....I have never brined a turkey....I usually cover the surface and wrap the legs with bacon...so it sort of brines it in a different way. But I often have a Butterball....so they don't need to be brined. As do some other types of turkeys.....that's why I asked what kind it is. Turkeys labeled "enhanced" "basted" or "self-basting" have already been "brined." I don't think Granny's is pre-brined though....and from everything I've read, it makes a very positive difference.
I've never cooked a turkey. Both mom and mother-in-law cook it the traditional roasted way (no brining). Mom stuffs the turkey and mother-in-law uses Stove Top. Aunt marinates the bird in soy, hoisin and spices, roasts it with no stuffing.
Here's one for tomorrow then. You came across a sweet old lady struggling in the snow, and you helped her to her destination as you were so worried and concerned for her well being. How could anyone NOT help. [img onclick="selecte('biggrin.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/biggrin.gif" border=0]
I bought a set of 4 beautiful blown glass Christmas ornaments for a gift....which I was just wrapping.....and I broke 3 of them. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a010.gif" border=0]
Lil Me: I'm not into brining my turkey, I don't like to use too much salt on my food. I find the best way to have a great moist turkey is to buy a fresh turkey rather then frozen they are always moist. :)
Ive stuffed the turkey and for covering it, I cover it in olive oil then sprinkle montreal seasoning.
Ive only brined a turkey if I deep fryed
The owner of the van we damaged last month (Jeckyl opening car door into the side of a van) called. He said not to worry about it....he took care of everything and doesn't want any money.
Lil Me wrote:
The owner of the van we damaged last month (Jeckyl opening car door into the side of a van) called. He said not to worry about it....he took care of everything and doesn't want any money.
Thats good to hear LM.. Im sure he knew that it wasnt intentional.
Im wondering how its going to be for me, lol.
Sound like everyone had an eventful day.
Sawdust and I ventured to Nanaimo. An hour and a half for the usual 20 - 25 minute drive. A half an hour from the Woodgrove parking lot to the parking lot across the street ? ....a half an hour. I have never seen such volume at Christmas time with NO snow.
Since we got home at 7, we have about 8 inches more new snow.....and a blizzard warning.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif) Snow is still coming down heavily and the lounge roof is leaking like a sieve. Had to back out of our usual route home and try an alternate route as we couldn't make it up the hill.
Dirty martini please ?
Interesting day. Spent the day going through my books of the past couple of years. Started reading old books read one of my social anthropology chapter books from last year. Picked up a Vancouver Planning book that the UBC graduate planning students have to read, a book I've had for 2 years now. lol
I've got to clean out my ever growing 'library' it seems. As the 'library' aka antique desk piece is moving downstairs. Problem is I don't have anything to replace the shelves, I've got this side shelving in the basement but its too small. Heck, all my German lit novels would take up most of the space in that shelf. I've got 50-75 books at least.
So.... Looks like I'll need to get a new giant book shelf.
Oh started reading some stories we didn't cover in German Lit. lol
skimming mainly at this point, don't know what to read. Bah I should just pick something and read it.
Oh no PC. Is there too much snow on the roof? Is it getting to the point where you think you need to remove snow from the roof?
Yea....I think that's the problem SD. I know the roof would be fine with a bad rain....but I think with the freezing, it is lifting things that shouldn't be lifted.
I will try and get up there tomorrow an remove as much as I can....I have house guests arriving tomorrow, so it would be nice to be able to sit here without an umbrella.
Well best of luck to you, I'm just worried with all this snow in places that don't usually get a lot... as this isn't Central Canada... we might start seeing roof collapses.
I'm thankful I left Denver yesterday, tonight a flight to Houston in Denver went off the runway into a ravine and burst into flames. 38 injured, non-life threatening. It wasn't snowing, but ice.
Thanks SD....it sounds like a mini percussion orchestra in here with all the pots catching the drips....not to mention it's clashing with my decor.....lol.
Yipes on the Denver to Houston flight. Strange, when you remember that flying is safer than driving.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Well flying (commercially) is safer although my last 2 flights were pretty rough. I hate small planes, they move around too easily in turbulence.
The problem with flying commercially is that you don't get anything out of it, of value. If I drive from Van to St Louis I drive past some amazing scenery, cities, culture that makes you think, reflect etc. Flying is you, metal, noise, sleep for a few hours and you're on the other side of the continent. lol
Only flying where I think you get a driving experience is if you're flying a small personal plane like a Cessna or something.
Only thing I get out of flying is at night I can see all the housing tract patterns of sprawl around cities airports that go on forever. lol
Well SD....must sleep. Been a long, hectic, crazy, stressy kind of day.
Oh I can relate. Sleep well. Stay dry from the snow. :)
Its rather nice out, -12 -22 wind chill went for a long walk with the dog.
We're at about the same here....with a blizzard warning no less.....LOL
Don't worry, this nightmare should be over by christmas eve. lol
Then the 'melt' begins.
Down here its just a giant chill with lows getting near 0 F -17. Looks like snow for Christmas Eve.
Michel did you get your road atlas because they have a real good deal on them in Wal Mart.
JJ wrote:
Michel did you get your road atlas because they have a real good deal on them in Wal Mart.
Do they JJ? Whats the price on them now? I need to pick up a couple as mine are all 2004 vintage and have staying to gether issues
They are around $9.00 for a Rand McNally Road Atlas.
JJ wrote:
They are around $9.00 for a Rand McNally Road Atlas. Thanks JJ.. appreciate that!
Apparently I'm crazy for running a mile in -15 weather. It wasn't that cold.
I received a very clever junk email (selling viagra) with the subject line: Where is your car?
I was thinking this:
[img style="WIDTH: 37px; HEIGHT: 31px" height=21 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif" width=40 border=0]
I just thought I'd found a euro (I'd not seen one before), after picking it up and giving it a close inspection I found it was a piece of chocolate wrapped up in gold paper.
Tha karma piggy just froze on my screen!
or save some $ and get hopelessly lost!
Yeah weather is bad Michel.
Its snowing all the way to the Mexican border and then some.
I bought one of those maps from wally world.. thanks JJ!
Hey Michel.. if you need chains you might be SOL. I called a few places about chains for my Tahoe and was told it was too late.. like I thought it would be.
If you are going to Lordco, or you call and they have a set that will fit, let me know and I will give you a discount account to use.
[img style="width: 9px; height: 12px;" src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif[/img] < that is such a tiny smiley michel what you do shrink wrap him (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)
he should be at least this big[img style="width: 60px; height: 80px;" src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif[/img] to get around (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
and i thought all this time u were looking forward to ur winter vacation in mexico...
[img style="width: 42px; height: 42px;" src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"] < is this the smiley you are trying to post michel cause ur's isnt working i just see that little box of nothing
Lol i to am a attention whore look at me :D
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My Christmas plans are in shreds!
My brother's wife has just been taken into hospital. I was to stay at their farm from tomorrow until the 26th, now I shall be spending it with a 91 y.o.
I hope he will.(//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/15.gif)
I'm missing all this action. damn lol
Gopher so sorry to hear this! bummer.
A buddy of mine from Holland went to a football game in Paris this weekend, a bunch of PSG (a Paris football club) attacked Twente fans in Quartier Latin with axes, bats and medieval weapons, most of the fans however where families. Riots ensued all weekend. Apparently the hooligans for PSG were neo-nazi types.
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Michel wrote:
Yeah I tought I would be too late with all that snow in town, oh well I'll see. I assume snow melt sometime, no ? lol There will be plenty of places along the way before I get to the California border and this item should be more than current on the way. Wouhou it would be on boxing day lol Not sure a lot of people with my kind of car buy chains so I might be lucky. Maybe I could buy cables instead, although it's way less efficient. Looks like I'm good to do the Sun dance beside my car down a hill, jumping from one foot to the other [font style="font-style: italic;" size="1"](because it's too cold and I don't wanna lose my toes..) lol[/font]
So you bought the Rand McNally? You're Un-Canadian and have better eyes than me. What happened, you spend too much on the snowblower ? Don't you know that drug consumtion is reason number 1 for bankrupcy lol [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif[/img]
CHAINS Michel.. lol. The cable ones just make you think you are going to do better. Also a trick I use.. on the inside of the tire where your brake lines and stuff are.. if you put chains on make sure you zap strap the loose ends onto the other chains back along the inside.. you dont want them flopping about and rip your brake lines.. trust me, it actually happens! I had to drive home with no breaks, down shifting with my truck to slow down and then using the e brake.
Why am I uncanadian? I am confused.. theres pretty much nothing anymore that is actually made in canada.. lots of it is made elsewhere then assembled here.
I think I did spend too much on the snowblower.. (I had even more fun today, I did the neighbors back driveway, then he gave me a beer and asked why I did it). But to me, I dont think anything is worth what they want anyway, so Im poor choice of person to judge what something is worth.
I just wen to change a short I was given for Christmas for one which was larger - and found that the store was closed.
I seriously doubt it's going to be +7 and raining tomorrow.
Awww...so sorry to have missed wishing you a bon voyage Michel ! I hope your trip is wonderful and everything you are expecting it to be.....and that you STAY SAFE !
Lil Me....I have a lot of ice and stuff here......you sound like you are REALLY GOOD at getting rid of it. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
House guests have left ...and I enjoyed every moment they were here...and would enjoy more if they could stay.....yet the peacefulness that has fallen on Chez P.C. is quite lovely.
hmmm i had lots of snow...but tomorrow its + 10 and raining so good bye snow(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Other/10.gif)
said this on another thread but applies here more or less... reading a little of spontaneous healing. web pages on jaundice / hepatitis / liver failure / healing foods / high potassium / low salt dieting .. and other ridiculous malarkey... most of it sounds like complete bunk.
i wouldn't mind having a juicer and trying some of the things.
sugarcane juice with lemon sounds pretty darn tasty..
fresh pineapple juice with carrots sounds good too
tomato juice and lime sounds extremely disgusting..
id probably wash that down with a cup of sugarcane and lemon juice providing i can find sugar can and figure out a way of extracting the juice...
just were do i get sugar cane and how do i remove the juice ?
isn't it like wooden and to big for a juicer...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and Pepper. :)
Have you heard of milk thistle? And I read that walnuts have vitamin B17 (Laetrile) that is good for hepatitis and liver.
http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer/Laetrile.html
nope never heard of milk thistle what is it... walnuts i had heard were good for u before but never knew they are good for the liver too... well i guess i will have to look this info up and maybe give them a try... were would i buy walnuts then fresh ones that is... thanks for the info purelife..
purelife i miss pepper so much. pepper is in a cat shelter cause i was to sick to care for her and she needs vet and specialized care... something i just cant afford to give to her now that im no longer working... so my christmas was very lonely and i think peppers is also...
I hae nothing interesting to say.
I have been looking at the sales.
I have been attempting to NOT look at teh sales. lol.
I cant believe the ICBC and teh VPD. My brother witnessed an obvious hit and run. He got the lisence of the hitter ang the lisence of the parked vehicle that was sideswiped. He was on his way to work and didnt call it in for another few hours. He called ICBC who told him thats nice, but since it was a hit and run, and the vehicle hit was not a bc vehicle, he should call the police. The police said yeah, they didnt see it and it happened a few hours ago so its nothign to do with them. He argued with them, and then after a few minutes they finally agreed to take down his info and the report of what happened.
My brother went away with the attitude now, that if anything happens, ICBC and the police dont give a shit about what actually happened.. even though there is a witness. My brother called the lisencing department of the vehicle that was hit, and they didnt want to know about it either. Incredible.
things are so bloody much the shits... our government services have gone to shit and been flushed down the crapper.. our bureaucracy of police welfare employment insurance icbc bank institutions are all involved in one form of a scandal or another...
I let MrPL trim my hair with kitchen shears. I will be buying proper barber scissors.
My dad cuts his own hair, got tired of silly people shaving his hair off and butchering his hair.
I has a sick. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/g038.gif" border=0]
[div style="text-align: left;"]you has a sick what P.C ?
a sick cat
a sick dog
a sick gopher
a sick cousin
a sick sister
a sick bird
a sick mother in law
wow P.C has a sick family no wonder she is so twisted :D
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Well '09 is different already. I went to my new cousin's place in the city and I had nothing but good things to say about the area. Its a picturesque neighbourhood. lol Perfect planning, everything. 1930s brick apartment, wood floors. lol I'm saying nice things about St. Louis.
LOL, theres no place like home hey SD.
Thats too bad you have a sick... PC
I let starfishie cut my hair once. I now always go to a barber
get well soon pc
i wont let any one near my hair unless they will cut my hair & shave me bald for free :D[span id="karmaTarget" style="display: block; cursor: pointer; visibility: visible; left: 735px; top: 695px;"][img style="width: 66px; height: 70px;" src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/pig_r.gif"][/span]
Tanks. All better now.
Company from out of town today, so we'll do Christmas day again. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKRSYAuSNg"]this is the most disturbing video i have seen today [/a]
I used to cut my own hair. The layering was quite random. When I did get a "real" haircut, it was from this old lady that my mom used to go to.....and she would frown and shake hear head when she looked at my hair.
Good grief there's a lot of snow out and its not stopping either.
hi lil_me waves
yup that sure is sportsdude... so does this mean ur back in Vancouver sd? if so welcome back.. and so much for the forecast rain eah...lol
Hi Orik.
Supposed to turn to rain around midnight, but who really knows. Might be a Snow Day for the first day back to school tomorrow.
(//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/6.gif) sighs... everyday for me is a snow da... i hate that and if the snow doesn't melt it means i have to walk and that bites. im not to good at walking i am much better at riding my bike much less painfull.. i still got t oget oranges onions chives and some other basic fruits and vegis. i got plenty of canned frozen and mre foods but i still need fresh...
opens curtain, peaks out, well now that doesn't look like snow' looks like sleet, so as long as it doesn't turn back to snow, i might stand a chance of getting my veggie run in tommorrow...
Sounds like you need a grocery elf.
lol Orik...I had a great uncle who lived a couple blocks from you...in a clan association rooming house...and he literally never went out. He had elves for everything....all the younger guys ran his errands. He'd send someone out to cash his cheque, buy food and smokes. After years of doing this, he actually forgot how to take the bus(?!)
lol take the bus to go less than 6 blocks, what a shocking if not a disturbing thought. i can walk it in a half hour but i would have to take some pain killers first. did i mention how much i hate drugs including doctor prescribed pain killers ?
i hate them cause they make me slow and stupid they are goof pills they make a person zombie like and nearly catatonic... sure u feel no pain but you also have little free thought. you are more zombie like than sportsdude after 24 hrs of flying. even if it does mean i don't feel any pain and i can do my own walking and shopping. i just hate being messed up...
i would much rather hop on my bicycle and ride around, then i am out and back in a half hour to an hour. instead of 30 min to walk to the market 30 to 45 min to shop at the market then 30 to 45 min more to walk home more like painfully hobble home with cane and shopping basket lightly filled with 30 dollars in fresh fruits and veggies...
the best part of being able to ride my bicycle is i can usually do my short runs with no need to take any pain killers...
it's just all the snow and ice im not very good at navigating that on my bike... im okay if the roads & sidewalks are clear..
i have no elves to do my running around LM bielieve me if i did i would happily emply their help on days like this when the weather keeps me house bound and i have needs of some basics...
i can mange the little things myself... its the big things i need some help with ie when i do a months grocery run or stuff like that...thankfully their r places like ezgrocer that one can shop with online for larger orders. but it is a slightly exspencive service, it is a affordable option and it does save lots of time for those who have little time to shop for them selves or are unable too..
I also have no elves.
I have elves. But nobody else can see them.
ummm yeah... so what good are invisible elves ?
An invisible elf is better than no elf at all.
My friend came back from Vegas and got me a souvenir............
It...
was............
a...........
sexy male sucker (that fits on the lid of cans of beer and soda)
What am I going to do with this? Anyone want it????!!!
wtf... that's really mature of them....
umm can u post a photo. purelife ? .. if it's what i think u r saying it is...no thanks i don't need one or want one...
Asian girls have apparently taken over Human Geography. lol 2/3 of my class, asian girls. hilarious. What's even weirder, everyone in that class has the same personality as myself. :o lol
lol... makes me wish i was taking that geography[img style="width: 45px; height: 56px;" src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/deviant/icon_reading.gif"] class...
that's what my roommate said. lol
It is what you think it is Orik. I'm just gonna chuck it.
Tzao vanilla roiboos latte from Starbucks was very nummy!
well you could toss it (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) but that makes such a ahem gross display of ahem ... never mind... just a twisted brain of late...
lol.
My friend went to Vegas and got me a pen with a really 1970s man wearing a black Speedo.
Turn it upside down and the Speedo falls down...showing all his really hairy junk.
lol What's sold in Vegas should stay in Vegas???
Lmao... some poeples minds... makes one wonder what they were thinking at the time or if they even think at all...
For about a month now, my parents haven't been receiving any mail because Canada Post accidentally redirected the entire family's mail somewhere else (instead of individual)!! I have my mail sent to my parents and my package got redirected too.
What a hassle to get this corrected because we have to hope that our mail can be returned from the other side. Jeepers!!
sorry to hear about your mail misfortune... i hope everything works out for you and your parents purelife may all your mail and packages be recovered with out any problems...
now for my questions...
from the other side...the other side of what ?...
did they get shipped over seas or something ?
Bummer Miss purelife. What a nuisance ! Canada post pulled a similar number on us a while back....sending all our mail back because our post box was 'full'. Whether it was or whether it wasn't, there was no notice telling us that they had done it. All kinds of backlash from that little episode.
*falls out of bed*
no kidding Michel.
well I sure made up for the past 3hrs of sleep everyday since Thursday night, slept 11hrs. lol
Happy New Year Michel! Yeah Comedian aka the 'natural governing party' with a 'big cauc-us'.
No that's the other side. I don't associate with frat boys and sexists/racists who belittle francophones with frog noises.
Natives weren't talked about much.
My group tried to talk serious issues to groans of the frat boys who wanted to belittle each other and just make fun of people. The Conservatives just came up with goofy/funny story lines like 'the Liberal PM's secret spy agency has invaded Djibouti to take its pirates'. Then the Liberals said one of their members was plotting to kill the Deputy PM, so he needed protection. (apparently they had a fight about one of the 4 Liberal girls at the pub). etc.
lol.
I for some reason walked over to their water pitcher and talked to them, instead of talking to the retired Canadian Navy English born Sargent at Arms. They tried to get me to switch sides for a) "we form government" b) "we party a lot" c) "endless supply of girls"
exact quotes. Reminds me of a pitch frat boys give to me about once a year when they're recruiting. After actually trying to have a conversation with them I felt bad for neglecting the Sargent on my water trip. lol
It seems like every Monday I wake up, I want to get back to sleep. During the weekend, I sleep at odd hours. By Monday night, I sleep better and can get back into routine. Thankfully, it just takes me a day to adjust to regular routine. Does anybody else get this too?
"case of the Mondays"
lol
yes.
Case of the Mondays... that's exactly what it is! :)
it's Monday(http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a093.gif) .. Okay what happened to Friday ?(http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c041.gif)
Who cares? The past is past.
those who care are the ones who don't remember anything after Thursday
Sportsdude wrote:
lol.
I for some reason walked over to their water pitcher and talked to them, instead of talking to the retired Canadian Navy English born Sargent at Arms. They tried to get me to switch sides for a) "we form government" b) "we party a lot" c) "endless supply of girls"
exact quotes. Reminds me of a pitch frat boys give to me about once a year when they're recruiting. After actually trying to have a conversation with them I felt bad for neglecting the Sargent on my water trip. lol
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They was just funnin you, SD.
I did mock parliament, model UN, model Commonwealth for years.
I'm sorry that you were somewhat disappointed/disallusioned with your experience, but most of the participants don't take it all that seriously (myself included).
I'm having a case of the Mondays too.
This am I tried to make coffee without water.
It worked better once I remembered to add the H2O.
Me too.
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My thoughts exactly.
I think I have you beat. I am currently experiencing difficulties in operating my 3 hole punch.
....and another thing. I have had to modify EVERY post I have made today. Some of them twice....and one of them three times.
i cracked a egg on to the burner 10 min ago... i forgot to put the pan down. sighs.... i think i should just go back to bed...
OK. You win.
I'm concerned about possible complications, with you being colour blind and all. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif)
Lmao oh Good God Michel. that is the best idea i have heard ever. i love that idea...
courtesy note PC i have only been awake since 11 am
i did go to bed 5 am ish I woke 2 times 1 time caused by the phone ringing and by the time i answered the party calling had hung up da,m them.... time 1 for trip to the loo....
my Monday is affected by a sleeping pill hangover and the painkillers, i took this morning, combine them with little sleep and u have a walking, talking moron... so my mind is spaced out... i don't win PC... im just a normal everyday idiot so until they have a cure for idiocy.i am a no brainer...
thank goodness my burners have the nonstick coating inside for easy cleansing [img style="width: 123px; height: 81px;" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/haushalt/f025.gif"]
Thanks Michel. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Lil Me wrote:
They was just funnin you, SD.
I did mock parliament, model UN, model Commonwealth for years.
I'm sorry that you were somewhat disappointed/disallusioned with your experience, but most of the participants don't take it all that seriously (myself included).
bwhaha. They weren't kidding on the come on over thing, I know that personality type the frat boy/prep boys. If that's your thing, you're a Liberal (higher up end). Nobody really likes the frat boy/rich country club personas, Slytherin House in Harry Potter. lol
The three parties have a convention
Liberals go to get laid (which is what most of them did lol)
Tories go to get drunk (they're the talkers at parties)
Dippers go to exchange policy papers and then some smoke pot (hello caucus meetings til 2am! lol)
Greenies go to smoke pot and try other recreational drugs (too high to come)
Yeah I kinda new it was going to be silly, but there's a couple old timers in their who have gone to this event for 5 or 8 or 13 years and really muck it up. Its quite sad actually (that they've been around so long). lol This year was the worst though apparently. To the air horn from the Liberals on Friday, when people were working in the building, to being repremanded by the Sargent at Arms staff for throwing ice in the halls, to slit your throat calls, and commenting on the size of someone's breasts, to a fight in the Liberals over drunkeness the night before over a Liberal girl (there was only 4 Liberal girls 30 males). That's crossing the line a bit.
There's a couple people I know who won't be coming back. Mostly the ones who were the targets of the attacks mentioned above and whom have had experience in debate, so this was a turn off to them from the structure of debate societies. I'll come back if I have time, its fun, you meet people, there's this one girl in the Conservative caucus whom I know has a future, 18 and ran for your (Lil Me) municipal govt, impressive.
So in the end these events are funny, you can gauge the room and go "oh this person is destined for this" then meet them personally and go 'wow they are going to go in that direction' or go 'wow I hope they don't go in that direction because the last thing the country needs is more arrogant asses, wait they're Liberals so the answer is probably yes, crap we're doomed'. lol
As I suspected with glasses, my eyesight without the glasses gets worse.
I believe that. I said that to my optometrist, and he said it was a lot of bunk. I said... my eyes tell a different story.
Mr. Sawdust says it's bunk too. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
We agree to disagree.
Have our karma pigs escaped ?
lol shouldn't they be in Calgary?
Miss typed my answer as usual. I meant after wearing glasses for a period of time, my eye sight seems to be getting worse (when I don't have them on or even when I have them on). conspiracy
I used to see further away a couple months ago, now its only 10ft before things get raised looking.
I'm trying to figure out how to compare two Excel spreadsheets for reconciliation. :P
Michel....don't make me come over there.
SD....I understood exactly what you were trying to say....and I agreed. And upon your clarification, I still agree. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/a070.gif" border=0]
I'm trying to figure out how to compare two Excel spreadsheets for reconciliation. :P
SD and I are no help, because we can't see. And Michel is no help if there are colours on it, because HE can't see. Gopher can't help, because he is confused by the alphabet. Orik can't help, because he can't tell if there is a pot under his egg. It's looking like you should ask Lil Me....although she is probably galavanting around on the mountain in a pair of skis. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
[TABLE class=OTbl cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"] [TBODY] [TR] [TD class=cdOTATtl width="100%"]Compare workbooks side by side [/TD] [TD style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 12px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px"][/TD] [TR] [TD class=ACB style="PADDING-RIGHT: 12px; PADDING-LEFT: 12px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 10px" width="100%" colSpan=3][!-- defs in --] [DIV id=divShowAll style="DISPLAY: block" align=right][A class=DropDown href="jvascript:AlterAllDivs('block');"][img id=picHeader alt="Show All" src="http://office.microsoft.com/global/images/default.aspx?AssetID=ZA790050001033" border=0]Show All[/A]
[DIV id=divHideAll style="DISPLAY: none" align=right][A class=DropDown href="jvascript:AlterAllDivs('none');"][img id=hide alt="Hide All" src="http://office.microsoft.com/global/images/default.aspx?AssetID=ZA790050011033" border=0]Hide All[/A]
[OL] [LI]Open the workbooks you want to compare side by side. [LI]On the [B class=ui]Window[/B] menu, click [B class=ui]Compare Side by Side with[/B]. [LI]On the [B class=ui]Compare Side by Side[/B] [A class=glossary href="jvascript:AppendPopup(this,'IDH_oftipToolbar_1')"]toolbar[SPAN class=AsstInlineDefText][SPAN class=ACICollapsed id=divInlineDef_IDH_oftipToolbar_1] (toolbar: A bar with buttons and options that you use to carry out commands. To display a toolbar, click [B class=bterm]Customize[/B] on the [B class=bterm]Tools[/B] menu, and then click the [B class=bterm]Toolbars[/B] tab.)[/SPAN][/SPAN][/A], do any of the following: [UL] [LI]If you want to scroll through the workbooks at the same time, click [B class=ui]Synchronous Scrolling[/B] [img alt="Synchronous Scrolling" src="http://office.microsoft.com/global/images/default.aspx?AssetID=ZA010404891033" border=0]. [LI]If you want to reset the workbook windows to the positions they were in when you first started comparing workbooks, click [B class=ui]Reset Window Position[/B] [img alt="Reset Window Position" src="http://office.microsoft.com/global/images/default.aspx?AssetID=ZA010404901033" border=0].[/LI][/UL] [LI]Click [B class=ui]Close Side by Side[/B] to stop comparing workbooks.[/LI][/OL] Note If you open two workbooks, the command on the [B class=ui]Window[/B] menu will include the filename of one of those workbooks. For example, you open "workbook1.xls" and "workbook2.xls". While viewing "workbook1.xls", the [B class=ui]Window[/B] menu shows the command as [B class=ui]Compare Side by Side with workbook2.xls[/B].
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[SPAN class=ACECollapsed id=divExpCollAsst_1 border="0"]If you've closed the [B class=ui]Compare Side by Side[/B] toolbar but you want to show it again, click [B class=ui]Customize[/B] on the [B class=ui]Tools[/B] menu, click the [B class=ui]Toolbars[/B] tab, and then select [B class=ui]Compare Side by Side[/B] in the [B class=ui]Toolbars[/B] list. [/SPAN][/TD][/TR][/TBODY][/TABLE]
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I was going to say that.
Sorry, I should've been more specific.
I have data in one workbook and need to reconcile with data in another workbook. I was on Excel help and I found the compare two lists of data. [A href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/HA011039151033.aspx"]http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/HA011039151033.aspx[/A]
Basically, I need to know if the information from s/sht #2 matches information on s/sht #1 and where the descrepancies are.
ADD: I hope that I have the correct HELP from Excel because I'll be taking this home to figure this out. I have about 3000 records to reconcile and I know already just by looking at the other spreadsheet, that I'm already missing lots of info.
Cool. I usually print both sheets and go over them with a highlighter and a ruler until my eyes glaze over.
P.C. wrote:
[div][em]I'm trying to figure out how to compare two Excel spreadsheets for reconciliation. :P[/em]
SD and I are no help, because we can't see. And Michel is no help if there are colours on it, because HE can't see. Gopher can't help, because he is confused by the alphabet. Orik can't help, because he can't tell if there is a pot under his egg. It's looking like you should ask Lil Me....although she is probably glavanting around on the mountain in a pair of skis. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) [/div]
I am sure Lil Me is [span style="color: rgb(3, 61, 61); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 64);"]gallivanting [/span]around on the mountains...
as for my accident with the missing pot/frying pan.... i couldn't remember the name of the thing called a frying pan yesterday... that in its self is enough proof, that i should never have gotten out of bed on monday...
my story and i am sticking to it is i was sleep cooking similar to sleep walking & sleep working... when a person should just be sleeping... i plead exhaustion in my own defense...
i still can't help purelife cause i have never used excel before. I am next to useless when it comes to numbers, proofreading and comparisons..
unless of course when it comes to pointing out pcs spelling mistakes
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I think my roomie is on a date with a girl, he cooked spare ribs and asked how I cook the rice (I've become the most knowledgeable when it comes to rice now apparently) in his rice cooker. Hmmm hmmmm hmmmmm
yuppers, they're on a date. cool, hope she stays around I like talking urban planning theory around her (architecture student)
Met any new girls at UBC, SD?
All my friends are girls for the most part. That's who I hang out with, they're kids, they're views on the world amuse me, keeps me young. lol (still self conscious about dressing down in age)
Dating? Not really. Only people I look for are my age and older a bit and that's graduate students, but usually graduate students and some stuck up 4th years have this idea that even though I'm older than them, they'll talk down to me because their rank in school is higher and they think they've got this entitlement to something. It's rather comical.
Well this weekend I started talking to a girl in my caucus, we hit it off, bi-lingual (french/english) girl who travels the world, but she's got a Quebecios bf back in Montreal. so damn, oh well.
Its fun actually watching these girls grow up over the past couple of months. All the 20 year olds are finally realizing that its not cool to act like your still in high school. Although its still hit or miss with me dating wise, girls my age whom I like are all with bf's and committed, 20 and under crowd are obnoxious goofs.
Hey, try to look at the person..not the age.
You never know when you're going to meet the perfect woman...who may be older or younger than your "age range".
Oh I know, its UBC a billion fish, it's going to take a while although this school really shrinks if you let it. You can't stay in one clique because you'll never meet anyone. Like the paper people, we're one giant family and literally all we do is hang out with each other 24/7. Myself and the older ones in the group act like the big brother to the 18, 19 year olds. I've branched out a bit this term, I'm not completely tied down anywhere so I can do the usual floating around I usually do. networking
I don't judge by age, I just feel so beneath the grad students by saying I'm in my second year even though all my classes are 300 level. Probably should say I'm third year, so I feel more confident about my age.
Although I really am tired of the whole scene and so is everyone apparently. Its weird, everyone is single yet nobody is dating anyone. We're all emotionalless bots. lol
did you guys in downtown have complete fog all day too? If you did, darn, if only i had a car and drive above the fog.
Yep. I saw fog yesterday and today on my skytrain ride home. It got denser away from downtown. It was really cool!! And I noticed the nights getting longer too.
Yeah if I only had a car to get to the mountain.
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That link doesn't work SD...
Oh, I know what you mean about going to the mountain....even SFU mountain would work.
You could take a bus to Grouse.
baah I know! grr
Its a pic from Grouse on a sunny day with Vancouver completely covered in thick fog. I've only experienced something like that once in my life skiing in Colorado, where I was on the top of the mountain in sun and below all I saw was a thick cloud cover, and you just skied into fog/clouds. Its a really cool feeling and seeing it.
A slow marauding ass ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif)
There's fog again today, SD. I wish I bought my camera to work cuz I would take some photos during lunch.
Good morning Michel and P.C.
When you look up, you'll notice it. I saw fog while riding on the skytrain starting at around Joyce Stn, I think. Maybe it'll be there when you ride it.
Good morning Miss purelife !!!
Newsflash- there's sun in the North. Wahoo! Suddenly I have energy and I'm ready to tackle life's challenges for the day.
no fog from here on the penisula. I can see the Island from the living room area, clear day.
My neck is as stiff as a rock. Could somebody please come and massage my neck ?
*That's part of my New Years Resolution....Say what you mean, mean what you say, ask for what you need, and give all you can. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
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I had a sore neck the other day, too.
It was better after I started lying on the couch (with back of the neck on the end arm-rest).
My Korean friends told me that stimulates an acupressure point (back of the neck) which causes relaxation and sleep.
Sounds logical. Thanks for the tip. I don't know for the life of me why it is all seized up.
or get a massage elf.
or better yet, a pool boy.
Pool boy. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
For the second successive week I've heard that a friend has died.
Oh dear Gophie....so sorry. Not a pleasant thing to deal with at all. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
[P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"]I too had a relative die just before New Years and just got news of a colleague from work in the hospital that isn't expected to make it. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
Oh no! We seem to be in the same boat. I heard of the death of the second in the response to my letter informing someone of the death of the first.
Aww, JJ. I wish I knew some magic words for you both. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
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Sorry to hear that both Goph and JJ are going through a rough time.
Bad news is especially hard in the winter time, isn't it?
Hugz to you both, Gophie and JJ. I'm sorry to hear this. :(
Yikes, I'm in the same boat.
*sneezes* *sneezes*
*building shakes*
baaaaaaaaaaah
Are you coming down with something nasty, SD? Cold?
Just got a call from my sister, that my aunt has passed away. She was 93. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
awwwwwww P.C.... (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
Oh no P.C. :(
So sorry to hear.
yes, purelife. I caught a cold in Victoria. I enjoy standing on the top deck of the ferry no matter the weather and looking at the scenery too much. lol
my condolences on the passing of your grams pc.
sorry about ur cold sd... what is this about gopher and jj... goes back some pages to read up
Hugs all around..[img style="width: 103px; height: 26px;" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/liebe/a054.gif"]. :( sorry to hear of everyone's losses and pains.... group hugs to everyone who is in need of a hug today gopher and JJ...
Has anyone ever leased a car and can explain the advantages/disadvantages of it to me? Is financing better than leasing one?
Michel wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
yes, purelife. I caught a cold in Victoria. I enjoy standing on the top deck of the ferry no matter the weather and looking at the scenery too much. lol
When your father give you a ride at the back of the pickup, do you jump with excitement looking over the panel from one side of the truck to the other ? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
no. lol
Its called, I never grew up around ferries and oceans so every time I get on one of those boats, its wow omg look where I am sorta thing. Plus its meditation like.
LOL SD.
Do you do the same thing when you're on the ferry to North Van?
Yeah. lol
Being on the top deck in the bow is the most exhilarating feeling I can think of at the moment. Its you and nothing in front of you. I feel free. Plus its 'me' time and I usually contemplate/reflect during those times.
I don't remember another deck on the seabus....
I just look out of the seating area and think of its relationship between nature and human development/society or I just marvel.
I noticed on the last trip that dogs jump non stop on the back seat or in the back part of the pick up, looking from one side to the other. I found that cute. I wonder if all dogs do that.
That reminds me of that comedian, who comments about a dogs love for wind in their face when riding in the car....but if you blow in a dogs face, they get ticked off......LOL[/DIV]
I like the opportunity of taking amazing photos when I'm on the seabus. :) It'd be nice if we could pull down the window....
Michel wrote:
lol SD, it's good to be amazed by simple things, you simpleton ah ah just teasing you. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif[/img] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]Yeah I understand you perfectly well, I love too to walk on the deck of ferries, although less when it's too cold. I will always remember the ferry from Helsinky to Stockholm, I was looking in the distance, dreaming and hoping to see Leningrad far away, a forbidden place for me as a poor hitchhiker at the time. The sun was red, the air was cold, the wind powerful, and there was swedish teenagers annoying me repeatedly to buy beer to them. The morning after, there was puke everywhere on the slippery bathroom floor and all the teenagers were on a serious hangover. I slept in the disco after they finally shut down the music. Ah the decadent Western Social-Democrats I told myself lol...[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]I noticed on the last trip that dogs jump non stop on the back seat or in the back part of the pick up, looking from one side to the other. I found that cute. I wonder if all dogs do that.
I'm exactly like that too. Just dream about things and notice the surroundings/people around me.
I am trying to figure out what these cords are that came with my cordless printer. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif)
A dangerous printer ! OMG....it sounds more exiting that I originally thought.
Cool !
sighs where is the sunshine... where is the warmth... it has been foggy all day... sighs. i hope it comes out tomorrow.. this is just so disappointing to me today... waahhhhhhh ..... i so wanted to go for a bike ride to the park and down to the vegetable market... i need more cucumbers and celery...
(//forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif) i don't understand what it says Michel it's all in french... i am sorry to say I'm not bilingual... but i can and do thank you for the posting of the link
anyways.. i missed the sunshine today... i loved getting out yesterday...and i do so hope to get out again in nice weather soon... i wanted to go out again today yesterday was so nice to go out for a hour and sit and talk to the guard on site and see the changes in the neighborhood.... sighs... but does not look like i will get to go out again today hopefully tomorrow...
[div style="text-align: left;"]thank you Michel. i like Fridays outlook and if Saturday is sunny that would be sweet..
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LMAO thank god we get mostly rain and 0 degree temperatures on average... ... but the rest of the country must be laughing at us, when 3 inches of snow, brings Vancouver to its knees, i know i laugh....when will our little city learn how to deal with snow... probably never cause we are so used to rain lol
Michel posted something without turning it blue! He's conformed. ;)
I have nothing interesting to say.
Except that I was up the hill in Coquitlam near Lougheed Mall last night and was surprised how much snow there still is on the ground there. Further out in the valley, most of our snow has melted.
Michel- if you want some wood duck and phesant photos, I'm getting some info on a duck blind in the local GVRD park here. A friend told me where it was, I haven't gone down to check it out myself. They will be back around March, supposedly. My friend built bird boxes in the trees and leaves grain out for them.
I'm surpised by and disgusted at how many people STILL haven't shovelled their sidewalk. Walking around the neighbourhood is an adventure. Crikey, I'd be housebound if I had a disability or my kids were still young and couldn't walk in deep slush.
It was a great workout for me when some business areas weren't shovelled. I felt like I was snowshoeing. I didn't mind walking in it because of my awesome boots!! :)
I can't do my super speed walk in the snow, so I like pavement.
All the grass in that meadow between the SUB and the main Library is dead now.
bah. Its another warm day at Grouse and we get fog.
I figured out how to reconcile data between two excel spreadsheets! YAY!!! My formulas are working and I finally figured the darn thing out.
This saves me so much time because I would have had to freaken search over 3000 records to compare with the other spreadsheet with over 3000 records.
nicely done purelife... but did u just creat more work by figuring out how to compare things ... maybe u will have more files dumped on you once u finish the lot you have now... :D
Awesome purelife!
Ok, here's a question:
*puts on strata council hat*
Why would a single guy complain about some neighbours who have audible sex?
This guy has been writing complaint letters about that (and a bunch of other stuff) for a while now. Sure, he whines and complains about everything under the sun...but about a couple having sex? He lives alone. Why doesn't he shut up and enjoy it?! (unfortunately I don't think I can tell him that)
I have no hat....but my guess is....he's not gettin any.
Oh wait....you probably can't say that to him either. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif)
Its driving him mad because its something he can't get probably.
oh dear, I'm getting too popular around school (apparently everyone knows me, yet I've never met these people). There's a movement to draft me into the political sphere. must...transfer....lol *jumps into the ocean*
I got disoriented from the fog this evening on broadway, didn't have a clue which direction I was facing, took the wrong bus and since I couldn't see very far, it was weird.
st louis tackling kids not going to school. This guy comes and knocks on your door and beat yo ass.
(http://images.stltoday.com/stltoday/resources/truancy2460jan18.jpg)
22% drop out
1st in STD's
1st in crime
ahh home
Turned out to be 'suggy' here today. That's a mix of sun and fog. Either way, it actually went below zero here. Fire's been cranked all day.
Yipes...I guess that's one way to do it.....lol
slept through the Sunshine today not feeling to to hotoday rather listless, osi have stayed home in bed for most of it.
lol according to the article he calls up kids who aren't in class, drives to their place and picks them up. 47% of the school used to show up when he wasn't there and this program started, now 91% of the students show up.
They used to offer free big screen tv's to show up for school, didn't help.
There are some special teachers out there that can make a huge difference. I'm trying to find the article about this high school principal who took his school out of the bottom of the heap in the country and raised it to #1.....can't find it. But I think there are teachers out there who just show up for work and try to survive....and they've lost the incentive to make the effort. I feel so sorry for these kids, perpetuating the legacy of complacency. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
St. Louis or any inner city school district doesn't have a teacher deficiency, the problem that plagues these places are teachers, its society itself and sheer poverty.
school is decredited which means you can't go to university.
-most kids are single parent kids, no father figure, the father figure is the drug dealer or gang leader you meet in 2nd grade
-most kids start giving up around grade 2
-middle school their into gangs
-end of middle school you're doing heavy crimes already (average age of people who steal cars in stl are 12)
-girls are pregnant by middle school
You can say its teachers, its not. And these figures don't comply just to 'inner city schools'
look around at universities, males aren't showing up. Its a culture of wanting to be stupid. Stupid is cool, being smart is uncool.
You can say its teachers, its not. And these figures don't comply just to 'inner city schools'
I don't think I was saying it was the teachers. On the contrary, I was saying that I felt equally as badly for the teachers as I was for the children. They have a classroom full of kids who feel hopeless. However....there are a handful of extraordinary teachers, that have found ways to get passed that....and it would be nice to have more of them.
Jeeez....MORE sirens. Not super common around here, but they have been almost non-stop this morning. The black ice maybe ?
LOL on the new avatar !!
So it polished out the scratch ????
What's the name of this wonder cloth ? (lol)
Holy crap ! That's an expensive cloth. I'll stick to retired towels. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
LOL...I can't help but laugh every time I look at your avatar. That kitty has issues.
I had an old male tom cat that no matter how old he was ,if he found some white flannel he would knead it and suck on it. The only thing I could figure was he had been taken from his white mother cat too early.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
What is the correct word for the action that it's doing? Is it 'knead', or is it something else? I've heard several different words used.
Knead is the correct term Gophie.
That's what I've heard too JJ....that they have been taken away from mom too quickly. And from all the kittens that I've had, it has proven true.
One of the words I'd heard was 'possing'.
Hmmm. I've never heard that one before...but I'm sure there must be more than one term for it. That's the thing with the English language....there seems to be a half a dozen words to describe the same thing.
My kitty would get flying lessons if he kneaded the back of my head while I was trying to sleep.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Aww. Miss Kitty is lucky to have such a tolerant owner.
I think my little guy has put on about 6 pounds this winter....plus about a 10 pound fur coat....lol He's HUGE !
Yipes. Somebody's going to lose....and I don't think it's going to be the birdie !
I'm not a believer in "paranormal activity" but I wonder if something is going on. A [span style="text-decoration: underline;"]lot[/span] of people are feeling anxious and unsettled today.
Hum. Maybe that's it.
I wasn't particularly anxious this morning, but I think I've been absorbing the collective angst of everyone around me and it's unsettling. It's making me jumpy.
Interesting! That explains it.
Hey Lil Me.....I know exactly what you're talking about. Like mercury is in retrograde or something of the like. I have not felt jittery, but definitely 'discombooberated'
[FONT size=5]RUN FOR YOUR LIFE !!!! [/FONT] [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); height=72 src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a093.gif" width=74 border=0]
Yipes. Do you still see the girl ?
Is there a full moon tonight ? Everything seems kind of full moon-ish.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif)
Lil Me wrote:
I'm not a believer in "paranormal activity" but I wonder if something is going on. A [span style="text-decoration: underline;"]lot[/span] of people are feeling anxious and unsettled today.
FOG FEVER
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[font color="midnightblue" size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica"][span class="spnMessageText" id="msg"]sighs everything goes up in cost.. my taxes go up, my hourly wage has not. as it is my employer laid off 20 ft members... i will not be able to sustain my means of surviving in this shitty unless the cost of foods starts to go down. or unless i get a raise and both are doubtful to happen any day soon.
in a few more months with out a greater income of cash i wont be able to afford the shit dive hotel i live in now... and still afford to eat with out some sort of help... so what do i do start working 18 hr days ? i used to work 50 plus hours aweek before i got sick. now that im sick i barely work...
just think with me here if you can imagine what prices are gonna be like for the 2010 Olympics... if you think they are bad now, just wait you have not even seen the tip of the iceberg yet... i foresee price jumps from 25 to as high as 200 percent on the cost of living in Vancouver by then...
it is next to impossible to find 1 bedroom apartments in the east side for less than 650 a month now as it is... 2 years ago i could of rented most of those 1 bedrooms for 500 or less per month..
and the price gouging continues to rise unscrupulous owners raising rents and evicting tenants under falsified pretences to raise the rents further and further beyond the reach of john q citizen... rents go up any higher and i wont be able to afford them... those who cant afford it...
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lol Missouri Health Department has broken down STI (down there they still call it STDs) infections as we're number 1 in the country for sexually transmitted diseases (St Louis). 5 Gonorrhea's and 15 Chlymedia's pretty good. The zip code of my old high school had 512 Chlymedia's, 312 Gonorrhea's, 7 HIV's, 11 Syphillis.
lol Missouri Health Department has broken down STI (down there they still call it STDs) infections as we're number 1 in the country for sexually transmitted diseases
Well over here we still call it STD's as well. What is STI ?
Ads on the bus from the government all talk about STI's and the media doesn't say STDs . The government calls it Sexually Transmitted Infections now.
Ohhhh, well I'm just a mere mortal, so I'll still call it STD. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Yeah apparently the government decided to switch in August, I remember something on tv saying to that effect of "we're calling it STI's now." lol
Re: Orik's last post.
I know exactly what you're saying.
Damn bloody Olympics.
Lil Me wrote:
Re: Orik's last post.
I know exactly what you're saying.
Damn bloody Olympics.
The Olympics is the hangover from hell after the 2 week binge is over.
I just can't fathom the expenditure that is going into 2010, when BC's essential services are a-shambles.
The VANOC/BC Gov't rhetoric is tiresome. Yeah yeah, build it and they will come. Expo 86 put Vancouver on the "world map", we're building JOBS for B.C.(!), forget the cost over-runs on the Athletes' Village- we got a "deal" by securing the early part of the contract years ago.
I'm planning to get the hell out of Vancouver during the Olympics. I don't really care where we go.
Anyways, my next rant is about BC "Fair Pharmacare" (which really isn't fair).
Several friends of mine with chronic illnesses requiring countless thousands of dollars' worth of prescriptions are being jacked around by Pharmacare. You pay for your own precriptions until your "family maximum" is reached (based on income), but that still comes out to thousands of dollars per year....for working poor families. It totally sucks. One family is considering going on social assistance, because their prescriptions will be paid for.
I don't get the logic behind this either.
I keep hearing that everything is in the interest of tourism. Well I happen to think that a city without the streets full of homeless people has a nice appeal. A win win if you ask me to do something about THAT. I'm thinking the homeless must wish they were trees. Fund raisers for Stanley Park after the wind took out some trees.....a quarter million to save a dead stump.......come ON.
I wonder how the City of Van is going to "hide" the homeless people from the world media in 2010.
Heard another hilarious comment about the stupid stump.
"If you want to pay money to see something dead being propped up, go rent Weekend at Bernie's".
lol.....much cheaper.
Ya know......it's no secret that I'm all for the trees.....but we're talking about saving A DEAD TREE. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif)
Lil Me wrote:
I just can't fathom the expenditure that is going into 2010, when BC's essential services are a-shambles.
The VANOC/BC Gov't rhetoric is tiresome. Yeah yeah, build it and they will come. Expo 86 put Vancouver on the "world map", we're building JOBS for B.C.(!), forget the cost over-runs on the Athletes' Village- we got a "deal" by securing the early part of the contract years ago.
I'm planning to get the hell out of Vancouver during the Olympics. I don't really care where we go.
You know what '86 and 2010 have in common Gordon Campbell...
It is rumoured that school kids will get a holiday during the olympics (moving spring break to Feb). Will be a good time to get out of the Lower Mainland. Maybe go visit relatives elsewhere in BC and AB. Or see if we can find a getaway deal (leaving out of SeaTac, not YVR).
P.C. wrote:
I don't get the logic behind this either.
I keep hearing that everything is in the interest of tourism. Well I happen to think that a city without the streets full of homeless people has a nice appeal. A win win if you ask me to do something about THAT. I'm thinking the homeless must wish they were trees. Fund raisers for Stanley Park after the wind took out some trees.....a quarter million to save a dead stump.......come ON.
saving a tree by raising money doesn't take any effort and its a feel good initiative that is really out of sight out of mind. Stopping homelessness on the other hand isn't easy nor would it be out of sight out of mind. Vancouver lacks the human will to stop it. They'll just put up with it 'as long as its not in my backyard...'
Lil Me wrote:
It is rumoured that school kids will get a holiday during the olympics (moving spring break to Feb). Will be a good time to get out of the Lower Mainland. Maybe go visit relatives elsewhere in BC and AB. Or see if we can find a getaway deal (leaving out of SeaTac, not YVR).
Its true. We don't have class during the olympics. They don't want us interacting with the foreigners, UBC will be turned into a prison run by big brother with security cameras planted everywhere.
All right....I'm getting back to topic.
I still can't find my car keys. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/3.gif)
at UBC? lol this is a right of centre/apathy police state campus.
oh noes PC where do you think they ran off to?
I can't even imagine SD. I have torn my house to shreds looking. I just can't make myself spend $250.00 for A KEY ! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
I know the feeling. Do you leave your keys in the car?
Not usually. I took them off my key chain just before Christmas, and left the house keys and all the other crap on there, at home. Those I have....but not the car key.
lol.......He HAS had a guilty look on his face for days. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif) Maybe I'll bring out THE BIG MAGNET.
This would explain the gain of weight (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Yipes.....Maybe I swallowed the key. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a090.gif[/img]
lol
Bummer, P.C.
Can you and Mr Sawdust live with one car key?
We can Lil Me....it's just that loss of comfort in having a spare. I suspect it isn't lost....just severely misplaced. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
In which case you obviously put it in that black hole commonly referred to as 'somewhere safe'.
I understand about the "comfort" of having a spare key.
Ya....If I ever remember where 'the safe place' is, I know there will be a ton of stuff there.
I'm trying to retrace my steps from the last time I had it.....(which was December 20th). I can barely remember where I put stuff yesterday, so you can see my dilemma.
I'm sure somebody could successfully market a plain wooden box with 'safe place' painted on it.
Wonder if you can buy a key on eBay and find programming instructions on the internet.
(I have a somewhat-related issue with remotes that don't work. At this point, I think it's the transponder inside the car, but it could be the remote uits).
What a great idea Gophie.
I was thinking about that Lil Me. You can get the little keyless entry things for around 5 - 7 bucks....but the key has a microchip in it that is directly linked to the cars ignition.....a security feature that's great in theory, I guess.
Guess what guys? We (along with another couple) are going to Oregon...namely Seaside for 4 nights, 5 days in early July!!
We have already booked the accomodation.
I'M SUPER DUPER EXCITED!!!
Awesome purelife!
Michel- better consult a numerologist and find out that all those times mean. Must be important!
Michel wrote:
You'll be there for the 4th of July? Do they have something special on that day?[/DIV]
I'm not sure but I hope so. I haven't searched the net for festivities and events yet.
A Purelife Vacation is LONG DUE! I can't wait. The best thing about my new job is that I have a backup so that when I come back to work, I won't have a pile of things to do like my other job. That was why I wouldn't take more than 3 days off or would hesitate to.
We're staying at a beautiful place right on the beach and we're going to rent a compact car.
Guess what guys? We (along with another couple) are going to Oregon...namely Seaside for 4 nights, 5 days in early July!!
We have already booked the accomodation.
I'M SUPER DUPER EXCITED!!!
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif" border=0]Good for YOU purelife !!!!! How exciting. Seaside is beautiful....well all of the Oregon coast is beautiful.[/DIV]
Sounds like a perfect holiday!
I have nothing interesting to say. I'm tired. I'm disgruntled. I have PMS. My left tricep went into spasm earlier today.
No...wait...I Do have something interesting to say. I finished a medium level Sudoku without help from a kid.
lol. It's ok, Michel. The numbers won't hurt you.
Oh MY....you've been a busy boy !!!!
line em up i will shoot em down. :D bring on the bacon with wings. hehehe
I have to go watch something funny before I sleep. Visions of all those poor little piggies. Hundreds and hundreds of innocent piggies. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
I must watch Seinfeld and then sleep. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/haushalt/d046.gif[/img]
I could probably recite every script of every show.
G'night. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/muede/k030.gif" border=0]
i just never understood the appeal to Seinfeld... i guess i will never be a fan. it is a show i see on tv but will not stop to even listen too. tv is back ground noise for when killing time on a forum or playing pogo or runescape tv shows i will watch csi even reruns. smallville including reruns numbers. house bones crossing jordan. and the legend of the seeker. but i have to dl that off the torrent sites cause i can never find it on the tv here...
have g'night pc. i will be in bed to sleep about 4 am as normal he he he ...
Orik- you should watch an episode. It's FUNNY.
After that, you will go through life giggling every time you go into an underground parking lot, see a package of Junior Mints, forget someone's name...
purelife wrote:
Guess what guys? We (along with another couple) are going to Oregon...namely Seaside for 4 nights, 5 days in early July!!
We have already booked the accomodation.
I'M SUPER DUPER EXCITED!!!
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Holy.....I never knew that JJ ! I LOVED the Goonies movie. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/g038.gif" border=0]
If you also go to Astoria just north of Seaside you can find the Goonie house.
Cool....I'll have to check it out next time I'm there. Or maybe it would be cheaper to watch the movie again.....lol
I didn't know that, JJ! Thanks for sharing this info. Now, I'll have to watch Goonies again. :)
Michel wrote:
Will you drive there with the other couple?[/DIV]
Yep, we're going together, sharing the costs of accomadation and transportation.
Their car is too small for us. It fits us but it's so crowded at the back that we would have to have a break every half hour. We'd never get down to OR at that rate.
And....my....car.....is.......gone......for.................good(//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/2.gif)
I had to sit in the shop for a couple hours when I got home from town today, because I accidently locked the door of the house, and I didn't have a key. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
lol. Fortunately you have a very deluxe shop to sit in.
Did you build anything?
No....I didn't find my key. I'm using the spare.
Yes, I was thankful for the shop. Stocked bar fridge, TV, heat, phone, snacks. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I didn't build anything....lol. I just put my feet up, called hubby, cracked a beverage and watched the news.
More and more I'm convinced that the beast has hidden it. He can be quite devious.
I have this teddy bear up in our storage space, that he lusts after. It's only a semi-completed bear, that still hasn't been sewn up the back and one leg still isn't attached. He gets all creepy around it, (maybe because it is made out of an old mink coat)...so I put it in a box. The next time I was up there....it was out of the box, and I could tell it had been ravaged.
ok....it's a stretch. But I think that anyone who can take advantage of a one legged bear CAN'T be trusted.
Ah ah ah I always said he's no good.
....and you've got the scars to prove it. LOL
He looks so maniacal there. (and half the size he is now)
[FONT size=6]THAT'S HIM !!!!![/FONT]
Lil Me wrote:
Orik- you should watch an episode. It's FUNNY.
After that, you will go through life giggling every time you go into an underground parking lot, see a package of Junior Mints, forget someone's name...
LM i did, i watched a couple of episodes to try and get it, to be part of the crowd when it originally aired. i am sorry to say i laugh more watching fawlty towers to the manor born good neighbours and black adder or Monty python sketches and even that male sexist pig benny hill... all of those r funnier than Seinfeld is.. id rather watch any British comedy rerun such as are you being served than sit and watch the show Seinfeld... i guess it is my British tv show upbringing.. but i just don't get the comedy in Seinfeld...
burned off about 900 calories at the gym. Then went to a journalism/radio fundraiser and got into drinking contests, well we had one, then everyone realized I'd win all the time as nobody can really challenge me in those things, which sucks. Anyway I'm getting the whole working out thing confused obviously, when I go drinking afterward. lol
slowly plotting my day of reckoning which is coming up. SD controlling a media source. lol
Just don't go onto the roof and get locked out :)
Do you have a cell phone?!
lol Michel I haven't been drunk since '08. I became the photographer for this event, which I found more fun than sitting around and drinking as I'm not a dancer type.
You're getting old Michel, conform or die. lol
Start looking for the electric sit on scooters that old people drive around in.
baaah don't mention Berlin. I want to go there. lol
Watched The Marriage of Maria Braun by Rainer Werner Fassbinder for German Lit class. Apparently not a lot of people in class got the movie, including the Germans, I couldn't stop raving about it.
nobody understood the ending. When its perfectly clear.
what???? lol
I just received the weirdest proposition by email from my niece lol I just can imagine what Lise and Lil Me will imagine by not saying more than that...
Are you sure it wasn't a prepostition ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Is she from the Ozarks ?
bwhahaha
lol. Must invent a reason to bring her back. Did she forget her pen?
Or you could tell her she dropped something while she was there, but because it's of a rather personal nature, it would be best for her to see you. At which point you give a perfect pink rose. (Pink [SPAN class=yellowFade itxtvisited="1"][SPAN][SPAN class=yellowFadeInnerSpan style="POSITION: relative"]roses[/SPAN][/SPAN][/SPAN] signify elegance, gentility, and poetic romance, without the seriousness signified by red.)
how do you know he's tall? lol
older or younger, fat/skinny/built or bald? lol
ah. figured.
awwwww
I have a new-found appreciation for the early struggles of my people. Hard to believe, but until 1947, Canadian-born Chinese people were not considered Canadian citizens. They couldn't vote, couldn't apply for certain professions, sat in different sections of the movie theatre, couldn't go in public pools.
Watched a documentary DVD last night on the life of a relative, who was one of many pioneers of his time. Great show. Makes me think...lots.
Sad to imagine and hard to believe the ways of things, that aren't really that long ago.
Definately gives me a greater understanding of what we came from.
I'm re-thinking my desire to learn "proper" Cantonese (HK style). The family speaks a funny "village dialect" from circa 1900. I'm thinking that maybe I should learn to PROUDLY speak the old village way. Because that's our language, even though the larger population in Vancouver makes fun of it.
Amazing photo, Michel.
My parents have friends who were sent to internment camps as children during WWII (same generation of Japanese-Canadians as David Suzuki).
It's unbelievable.
I didn't know about the black right to vote in 1960. *files trivia away for later use*
I didn't know that either Lil Me. It would be less shocking, but no less horrible, if that was 1860.
Blacks were not even allowed to vote here before 1960 according to David Suzuki.
I'm not sure, but I don't think that's accurate.
It might be in his autobiography, but I still don't think it's accurate. I'm a little confused. Saltspring had a large population of blacks in the mid 1800's.....and as land owners, they were allowed to vote.
I should add, that history is definitely not my forte. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I must get busy. I have some drywalling to do. I'm finally going to do something about the blasted storage areas that run the length of the house on each side of the second floor. I have decided to ignore some elusive advice I heard 20 years ago, to not finish this area because it would cause harmful effects to do so. I've yet to find anybody who can prove or disprove this information. (something to do with air circulation and condensation issues in an A-frame house.)
Good luck P.C. The mere thought of carrying drywall sheets up the stairs makes me tired :)
I just heard about the black settlement on Saltspring for the first time last night! Ganges, B.C. was one of the endpoints of the Underground Railway- though most people who went to Canada went the opposite way through Nova Scotia...
The stairs will be the least of the problem. The approach into this space is a tiny hall type of area....maybe 4 feet long....it's the space where the chimney comes up through the center of the house....so it isn't very wide. Then to make matters worse, the doorway into the space comes in on the sloping side of the roof. So more than a foot into the space and you have to go into semi-crouch mode.
*holy crap.....I just read that, and if anyone got an accurate vision of this space from that description would have to be a genius. It makes no sense at all. LOL
for the xmen movie they denonated a bomb next to the building. warmth! LOL
The scene is Africa and Buchanan Tower is the prison (to all who went to UBC will laugh) and apparently there's tanks involved as there's tanks around and giant explosions riot etc.
but they detonated the bomb right next to the building so the fire bomb was a whisker from the building basically, I think it gets blown up CGI wise in the film, which would be hilarious.
You should ask them if they need any walk-ons !!!
That's not til later and I don't think I have time, in the University of Gitmo they just want us to study and if you're caught doing something anything other than that they come after you. lol Although they bribe you with 5 bucks and food apparently. lol
I don't understand engagement photos. I've had 2 family members post them on facebook and a family friend. I don't get it. How is two people riding an ATV an engagement photo? At least my cousin decided to do something artistic with the use of train tracks, but I don't understand the work clothes and hoodies and they're not using a high end camera.
can someone explain this? lol
Sportsdude wrote:
I don't understand engagement photos. I've had 2 family members post them on facebook and a family friend. I don't get it. How is two people riding an ATV an engagement photo? At least my cousin decided to do something artistic with the use of train tracks, but I don't understand the work clothes and hoodies and they're not using a high end camera.
can someone explain this? lol
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I believe the purpose of an engagement photo is to chronicle the life and times of the couple.
So, if they enjoy ATVing- sounds like a great photo. Something they will remember years from now when they look back on the "before the wedding" years.
As for the lack of formal clothes and expensive camera....
Some people aint fancy folks. Myself included.
I never took an engagement photo, but if I did- it would've been something outdoors in work clothes....because that's who we are.
We rented out the local Go-Kart place for our engagement. It was a ton of fun...and I dressed in my finest go-kart-wear. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
ah I see. I get it now, well they're farmer/rural people so I wouldn't expect them to do something that wasn't predictable. lol
The pictures are growing on me, starting to like them, which is good, because then I'll have nice things to say the next time I see them when they're married at Christmas or whenever. lol
I'm missing the wedding and everything and its the first big life event I'm missing by being away.
Did you know that stressed spelled backwards is desserts!??? I didn't realize it until today. :P That makes a lot of sense... ;)
I didn't celebrate Burns' night.
Neither did I!
[FONT size=5]EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK !!!![/FONT]
Holy....is THAT ever freaky ! Very well done.
They're a lot of work for a measley little pea.....lol
I'm off to bed ! G'night Michel.
lol omg katkam is pissed at BCTV for stealing images off their site.
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lol
bctv is totally lame anyway. If I watch the news its usually CBC, I like the sports guy, passionate fella.
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lol.
Don't think that would work too well, needs more zoom.
The Icelanders are coming.
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lol well the girls are pretty.
race? I didn't know being Icelandic was a race.
I find it cool that they've got a town in Manitoba although its only there through bizarre immigration policies of a long time ago, but it reminds me of the German villages in Hungary.
lol and you say geography people over analyze. ;)
If that's racism, then nobody can say 'french girls are hot' or '(insert country) girls are hot'
Or Vancouverites going to Calgary and saying the women their are hotter, they're usually talking about white girls. That must be racism too.
lol
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I finished finishing my storage area.....and have loaded all the crap....I mean, things back in. It was a huge job, but it SOOOOO nice and organized now. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
I got rid of a few boxes of things to the local thrift....but I had done 'the purge' not too long ago, so there wasn't too much. I have enough craft supplies, that would probably make Lil Me break out in a severe rash.
I am surrounded by people speaking Polish
They ask the same thing at Sawdust's workplace as well. I have a problem with this.
So are you also required to use unscented shampoo, unscented cream rinse,unscented deodorant, unscented laundry detergent, uncented fabric softener and unscented bath soap ?
*I miss kissing Boss scented boss goodbye in the morning. [img onclick="selecte('dontgetit.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/dontgetit.gif" border=0]
OH DEAR!
[FONT size=5]Michel, I'm SO sorry.[/FONT] I inadvertently modified your post. I guess I hit modify instead of reply....and only kept the part of the quote to which I was responding.
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It's an antifragrance plot and you're part of it MADAME !!! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/5.gif)
I feel so bad. I don't know what to say. I knew I'd screwed up when I thought my reply didn't post, as I didn't see my avatar. I noticed right away, that I had posted within your post. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a045.gif[/img]
Our company had a similiar memo sent to everyone.
This one was about the use of heating up your food in the microwave.
Every floor of our company has at least one microwave with the exception of the lunch room where there is two. One of the floors has the boardroom and people have complained that someone has been microwaving strong smelly food that permeates the entire floor.
Everyone in our company was told to eat at the lunchroom and not to microwave our lunches in the shared microwave and to not eat at our desks.
First of all, there are only two microwaves at the lunch room and over 300 employees. Second of all, most or all of us are super busy and don't have the time to go take the elevator, with your food, hoping that the microwave is free for use. We might as well not eat between noon and 2pm because it's super busy at these times.
Nobody on our floor is caring about this. They still continue to microwave their food at our shared microwave and eat at their desk.
I understand that some foods like boiled eggs, sardines or anything with a strong fishy smell, when microwaved, can stink up the entire room. That's why these people who bring that sort of lunches are told to eat in the lunchroom. (and I would too if I ate these types of food). But, we were told that if we don't have a handle on this matter, our microwaves will be confiscated. I honestly think that they should've emailed that one particular floor who had the problem instead of sending it to the entire company and making everyone else suffer.
I suppose the smell of some foods wafting through a business space somehow suggests a lack of proffessionalism....somehow. I mean, even something as harmless as tomato soup has a way of mutating into some kind of terminal BO.
On the other hand, the degree of intolerance is becoming a little too much.
I know in the hospitals, there are signs that say something like "be considerate of the fragrance you wear." I can understand this because there seems to be many people who complain or are allergic to anything smelly.
For me, I get a headache if someone is wearing too strong of a perfume. Diplomatically, I told one of my colleagues that her perfume was strong and she agreed. I found out that she would spray herself after a smoke and she didn't realize how strong of a smell it was until I mentioned it to her. (some people didn't say anything to her and would talk behind her back or complained to her supervisor) She was thankful in the end that I told her.
So what fragrance do you wear Michel ? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c032.gif" border=0]
I remember Michel smelling REALLY nice when I bumped into him. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
For me, I get a headache if someone is wearing too strong of a perfume. Diplomatically, I told one of my colleagues that her perfume was strong and she agreed. I found out that she would spray herself after a smoke and she didn't realize how strong of a smell it was until I mentioned it to her. (some people didn't say anything to her and would talk behind her back or complained to her supervisor) She was thankful in the end that I told her.
You know....if it has to be done, this is the way I think it should be done.....on a personal level. I get bugged when a couple people's complaints become 'policy'.
Oh ya......[FONT size=6]I FOUND MY KEYS !!!!! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) [/FONT]
Congrats PC, in what safe place did you find them in?
Maybe that should have been the next impossible question. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/1.gif)
Thanks JJ. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
I didn't realize how much this little annoyance was badwordling at my mind, until I found them.
I have a black iron grid on the back wall of my closet.... that the key had gotten hung up on .....so it didn't get to hit the floor ( I had searched the closet with a fine tooth comb...TWICE). It must have fallen out of a pocket (which I also searched every item of clothing with a pocket SEVERAL times).
Michel wrote:
purelife wrote:
I remember Michel smelling REALLY nice when I bumped into him. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif[/img]
Thanks PL ! [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/25.gif[/img] Sigh it breaks my heart now. There use to be a chick a month who would tell me something like that back in Québec, nobody ever said anything nice to me since I arrived in stucked up BC [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif[/img] I feel I wanna go back home with my smelly cat. To the civilization !!! *points toward East with a French loaf* lol [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif[/img] Even the guy who check randomly people at Ottawa airport once recognize my fragrance ah ah ! Talk about a cultural shock !
lol can I be more an attention whore than that or what ? [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif[/img]
Sorry for not telling you face to face. I usually like to compliment people when I notice something nice. :)
I think everyone likes to be genuinely complimented.
Michel wrote:
lol it's ok, I was doing my attention whore numero, but I must say that indeed here people are colder and more reserved. I put some fragrance after that post lol looks like the bottle will be around for a long time.
This way, it may be more special when you put it on. :)))) I agree that people are more colder and more reserved here but I try to get around it by not looking so cold and reserved. A nice, genuine smile goes a long way. :)
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A nice, genuine smile goes a long way. :)
I agree purelife.
THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PURELIFES !
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I read a book, front to cover, 250 pages, in one sitting. yikes.
It could suck....I have no reference.
I hate opening the mailbox unless I'm expecting cheques.
I've just been down to the bank only to find out that two payments haven't been made to me.
That happens EVERY time I go to the bank. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Since I left work everything's gone downhill at THAT place.
Casanova is no longer single. lol
I'm 64% asian according to this quiz of stuff asian people like blog
Michel wrote:
3 times people asked me if I was Asian or mixed. lol glasses people...
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It's becuase you live in Hongcouver. It's a good assumption that everyone is Asian or mixed unless you look very Nordic!
Michel- try exclaiming "Aiya!" every time you are shocked, surprised, injured, confused, frustrated.
Lil Me wrote:
It's becuase you live in Hongcouver. It's a good assumption that everyone is Asian or mixed unless you look very Nordic!
hahaha. I never get that problem, although everyone wants to know my height and then their face lights up like they've just opened a present on christmas morning.
You weren't hiking naked, were you?
pool?
i remember it. so bored.
It's Groundhog Day!
Tis. Looks like an early spring.
Not here.
Ahh...sunny today ?
Shining and cold
I forgot its groundhog day. lol
If they DO see their shadow, it's 6 more weeks of winter.
bah. Just watched all the commercials from last night. Why all the violent humour, I don't understand.
Thought the career builder about about life in an office space was the funniest. All the other ads go on violent humour which is stupid.
ugh this term is going to suck in lit. Its all about Vergangenheitsbewältigung which after such a heavy topic, I proceed to the pub.
Venus was out Friday night. The bus driver told us that that big shiny star was a planet. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/2.gif)
You should come over and star gaze with us with our telescope. MrPL brought one in the summer.
I agree that it's difficult to see anything. It all depends on the time of day and it's rarely convenient for us. We're hoping to be out there more but our area SUCKS!!
Our plan is to take it to SFU mountain in spring.
I've printed out your post to show to MrPL. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
ADD: He saw venus but before he had the chance to come and grab me, it disappeared behind the trees. :( I missed it....
Damn, the Mafia in Montreal is everywhere.
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Yeah, yeah. They were all drunk.
Speaking of Quebec Yes votes, the messiahs of economic thought have called for the privatization of Hydro-Quebec.
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The neo-liberalism disease continues. 10 bucks it ends up being an American controlled company and rates will go up and the company will lack there standards like AmerenUE in Missouri and you'll get a disaster like this:
Before:
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After:
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(http://www.crh.noaa.gov/Image/lsx/recent_event/taumsauk/reservoir_failure.jpg)
They were only fined 15million (the biggest fine ever but still) no charges were filed even though Ameren knew this was coming.
"...the Commission can only conclude that the loss of the Taum Sauk plant was due to imprudence on the part of UE (Ameren's AmerenUE Subsidiary). UE was well-aware of the catastrophic results likely to occur if the UR (Upper Reservoir) was overtopped by over-pumping. UE knew, or should have known, that storing water against the parapet wall of a rockfill dam was "unprecedented." UE knew,or should have known, that operating with a freeboard of only one or two feet left no margin for error and required particularly accurate control of the UR water level. Given that circumstance, UE's decision to continue operating Taum Sauk after the discovery of the failure of the gauge piping anchoring system and the consequent unreliability of the piezometers upon which the UR control system was based is frankly beyond imprudent – it is reckless. UE also knew or should have known that the upper Warrick probes had been reset above the lowest point at the top of the UR." (PSC Report page 71, definitions of Acronyms added"
nothing happened.
Stargazing is cool but very bad in BC.
No no no no. You have to get out of the city. Far out. There are pretty spectacular shows once you are away from the lights of the city.
P.C. wrote:
[em]Stargazing is cool but very bad in BC.[/em]
No no no no. You have to get out of the city. Far out. There are pretty spectacular shows once you are away from the lights of the city.
Where in BC will you find a clear night though? Mountainous areas always have weird weather.
I have been in dozens and dozens and dozens of places in BC, where the star gazing is phenomenal.
SD....you're joking about not finding a clear sky in BC....right ? LOL
....and dozens
Yeah I don't see much in BC.
I'd forgotten how many stars you see down on the farm and that's with a giant coal dock 10 miles away. lol
Most stars I've seen is probably South Dakota this summer and driving in rural Northwestern Missouri.
How many places in BC have you been ?
Mad ? Who's mad ? It was too silly of a comment to be mad at.
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Every city/town/designated place with people on Vancouver Island except Port Renfrew, up to Squamish over and up to Yale BC. And I might be going up to Prince George in March.
Michel wrote:
Lise will loves me more than ever, I had another mallist attack, as I bought a totally useless wool vest 2 size too large for me at Losers !!!! yeh !!!
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I think Michel has a problem with impulse purchases.
Hint: if it don't fit you, don't buy it.
I'm not sure, but you might have missed 2...maybe 3 places. [img onclick="selecte('huh.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/huh.gif" border=0]
I comment negatively? lol Its all tongue and cheek
Oh forgot Cowichan lake too. Everywhere on the 'big island' I've been.
I haven't had to say this for a while. SD ? ....Don't make me come over there. [img onclick="selecte('stern.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/stern.gif" border=0]
hahaha. :) Come on over I'll cook a Denny's Slam as today or was there free breakfast day.
I miss travelling around. :(
Oh ya....I read about the Denny's thing. Was that here too ?
I think that spot is taken at the moment and there seems to be a long line up.
P.C. wrote:
Oh ya....I read about the Denny's thing. Was that here too ?
no unfortunately.
(http://images.stltoday.com/stltoday/resources/dennys625feb03.jpg)
happy times
omg ! What ARE they drinking ?
Michel wrote:
lol he's already cheating ? ah ah ! Those young punks ! (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Yeah he goes through a pattern of a ton of girls, more girls, girlfriend...2 years later... ton of girls, more girls, girlfriend....
although he's moving to Japan in the summer, so this current one isn't going to last too long.
Hawaiian brand fruit punch its typical in the midwest. That's what it looks like to me.
A round of Tequila Sunrise for us ALL !!! Kids too....SURE !!! [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a077.gif" border=0]
Michel wrote:
There was free breakfast at Denny's? How come ?
Just the Grand Slam was free and no takeout...........was a Super Bowl promotion. There were long lines outside every Denny's I drove by today
Free Grand Slam breakfasts til 4pm.
They advertised during the super bowl about the free breakfast and about their family friendly cheap breakfast meals during the economic downturn. That's why for the free breakfasts. They got 40 million hits on their website.
Yeah we used to go to Shoney's all the time by our house, then it moved out of the area and replaced by a 24/7 Breakfast all day local place (which is an institution, but its only good past midnight kinda places...)
Denny's Super Bowl Ad
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I think the Denny's in the States are a heck of a lot better than the Denny's here. I haven't eaten there a lot, but none of it was palatable. (here) I've eaten there a few times in the States, and it was always quite good.
The closest Denny's to the states is the completely new Denny's that they remodelled on Davie...
more super bowl ads
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A great advertising gimmick. Since the free Grand Slam has to be eaten in.........turnover at each table would be at least 30 minutes........since the free meals were only served between 6AM to 2PM, they got away cheap!
did you go to the Davie one after its been remodelled?
I dunno, I can't tell the difference other than you don't have 'Sweet Nacho' options on the menus and you don't have the night life associated with Dennys.
well its not like they didn't plan this, they did. So I'd think they would have all staff on shift or standby or something.
unlike this one place for the world series when the home team was in it. 200 people in a place and 4 servers.
yeah they've turned it into their showcase restaurant now for the city. It re-opened in late Dec.
Yeah 4 servers, the place was crap, went out of business and came back again as another place. Its one of those revolving 'sports bar' places that changes names every 6 months.
Yeah the loudest I usually like is Red Robin unless its a super bowl party at a pub that's also an all you can eat chicken bbq. lol
And I hate discos. I want to talk not dance, unless I'm out of my mind to where part of me is in Nanaimo, then I dance.
lol. Yeah I last time I was at Red Robin's the bartender girl was telling me canadian sex jokes.
I've had the total opposite experience of everyone else....
Good Denny's in Canada.
Bad Denny's in the States.
Michel wrote:
huh there are canadian sex jokes ? I wonder what these can be by opposition to other countries sex jokes. They use the word beaver instead of pussy?
well its a sex joke in general. I can't remember what she fully said as it was 2 months ago. I made a comment about how slow the Canucks start out in games and she said something about them being like Canadian men who last longer in bed or something.
Denny's? Or Caramel Pork today?
Miss Caramel Pork SO likes you.
The evidence is all this extra food.
You know that saying, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach..."
Bring her some choocolate.
Show her a picture of your cat. (no, don't...I was just kidding..)
Bring her the chocolate. It's almost Valentine's Day, so there's a ton of chocolate for sale at London Drugs. You could buy a package of chocolate and bring her one every day!
(http://www.intertradegourmet.com/shop/images/P/L9006BIG.jpg)
Ooo...those round chocolates are kinda yummy.
Lil Me wrote:
Miss Caramel Pork SO likes you.
The evidence is all this extra food.
You know that saying, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach..."
Well if that's the case there's about 5 girls down at the village cafeteria who want me bad. lol
The Karma Piggy very active at present.
How much TP is required to supply an outhouse for a weekend? (about 30 people).
95% male, if that makes any difference.
I have 4 rolls packed. Does that sounds like enough?!
Oh god no.
Or better still, tell each person to BYOR.
Lil Me wrote:
How much TP is required to supply an outhouse for a weekend? (about 30 people).
95% male, if that makes any difference.
I have 4 rolls packed. Does that sounds like enough?!
30 people, only 1 outhouse.......sounds like some will end up going behind the bushes
I'm just thinking of a party we went to at a park last year. About 30 people....7 hours....about 8 rolls.
Thanks for your advice. I've packed more TP. Much more :)
I forgot to add....now that I think of it....that was only the ladies bathroom. Mind you....I think MUCH less would have been used in the guys.
Lil Me was calculating how many half squares each person could use on a camping trip without resorting to leaves or bark.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
[FONT size=5]LOL[/FONT]
I speak with authority on this one. Sawdust would be the first to admit, that I am a little more....'extravagant', when it comes to the TP usage.
no
LOL
I'm sure there is room to blame the yard criminals once again. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
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Yes the question is who trains who when it comes to cats & people.
lol what happened?
futher proof that SFU students actually care about things and UBC students rather not:
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9I3qfuBYdY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9I3qfuBYdY[/a]
thousand plus showed up for save SFU rally
If UBC did that you'd be lucky to get 100.
lol
conspiracy plot hits UBC AMS elections!
the leftist or 'radical' affiliated president elect has been dq'd for 'acting like a slate' (political party) (which are banned) with other board candidates. Someone gave mysterious 'video evidence' on tuesday to the election officials. The vote was wednesday and then the news came out friday that the prez elect was dq'd. The person now going to be President is a Commerce student who is pro UBC Administration on continuation of building condos for the rich, senior retirement centres on campus and the destruction of the farm. Every candidate endorsed by the commerce society has now 'won' office.
yikes Michel.
1/3 of my 12p midterm is done. Took 5hrs to do the first 1/3
This morning has been a real peach. I started off fuming and then progressed to incandescence.
My lips are sealed - but only because I'm logging out now..
well that was weird, I got a facebook message from my friend i had feelings for new bf saying he's the new guy, I don't understand why they would do this. lol
Sportsdude wrote:
well that was weird, I got a facebook message from my friend i had feelings for new bf saying he's the new guy, I don't understand why they would do this. lol
Huh? I'm confused....deeply confused. The new guy messaged you to say that he's the new bf to the girl that you had feelings for? Do you even know the guy?
No he's some German living in Hungary.
Does the guy see me as a threat or something? I dunno, I find this silly. I used midwestern language of 'who's the lucky guy' like i'd say to any girl or if it was a guy 'who's the lucky girl?' Apparently my friend over here thinks I'm saying something as being jealous therefore she sent him to message me to say she's taken. That whole idea is silly as I don't care really what she does.
Gopher wrote:
This morning has been a real peach. I started off fuming and then progressed to incandescence.
umm whats light got to do with anger ? did you perchance mean incensed ?
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/2.gif) <<< Looks like that.
[SPAN class=sense_content].... the quality or state of being incandescent [/SPAN][SPAN class=sense_content]; especially[/SPAN] [SPAN class=sense_content]: emission by a hot body of radiation that makes it visible[/SPAN]
I can't get over the amount of geese flying over all day, every day for the last week. Noisy little buggers. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0]
Confucious is referring to is Cyndi Lauper. It happened to her at one of her concerts in the 00's/late 90s.
Don't shop hungry. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Do you chat up the ladies in the produce department Michel ?
(http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2008/startracks/080908/heidi_montag2.jpg)
LOL You're not supposed to touch the melons to test for ripeness. (I think you're supposed to sniff them) (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I see. That'll bring out the pepper spray.
wow, Chris Brown really beat Rihanna to a pulp. News keeps leaking at the extent of her injuries.
Everyone will be talking about this for weeks.
Joaquin Phoenix just had the weirdest interview on Letterman:
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-M1CWskeQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-M1CWskeQ[/a]
I still think this is a joke, Andy Kaufman style.
Ya SD.....the Chris Brown thing doesn't sound good at all. I hope that this is handled well, considering the audience he appeals to.
Could he just more simply just being stoned? No idea who this guy is. Does his fanclub is composed by "cool pothead type" à la Jim Morrisson type?
I don't know him either Michel. I was just taking it from reading the posts on the YouTube video of his arrest. A lot of girls saying "well...he shouldn't have done that...but I'm on his side"....and a lot of the guy responses...."the b*tch deserved it". Not an accurate measure of someones character...but they are the fans that I'm talking about.
Ohhh....my mistake too.
I don't know who the other guy is either. People in the entertainment industry these days are a dime a dozen. I can't keep track. Nobody achieves stardom through great skills or longevity any more....they can achieve stardom simply by riding the coat-tails of a great producer or co-star.
LOL
Well, if this is old fartdom speaking, I have been an old fart long before my time. Unless they do something exceptional....I never remember their names. Even of the actors and actresses names I do remember or know....most I couldn't put a face to. I used to feel 'out of the loop'....until I realized being IN the loop wasn't that great. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
My long overdue money has finally arrived in the bank (backdated to September 9th)(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/cliparts/Cartoon/3.gif)
Lunch ? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c032.gif" border=0]
For the whole year if you like - shall we dine in [img id=karmaImage onclick=captured(); height=72 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/pig_r.gif" width=68 border=0 name=karmaImage]Rome?
I never noticed before, how angry that pig looks.
Rome works for me. I'm driving, so I'll meet you there.
Hey ! Do you notice, that the pig you posted, changes the direction he is facing each time you post in this thread ?
No I hadn't - and he looks angry because I've captured him.
Sportsdude wrote:
Everyone will be talking about this for weeks.
Joaquin Phoenix just had the weirdest interview on Letterman:
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-M1CWskeQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-M1CWskeQ[/a]
I still think this is a joke, Andy Kaufman style.
good christ man he is about 3 sheets to the wind on LSD
[h1 id="firstHeading" class="firstHeading"]Lysergic acid diethylamide[/h1]
the last time i saw some one that fubared was in 91 when i was babysitting 3 friends who went skylighting. (midnight to 8 am lsd tripping) dose at 10 pm peak about 4 am finish coming down about 10 am. that dude was in lala land
Seems a little redundant at this point.
It could be two years from today, but I think attempts to stop it at this point are a little silly.
I just heard something on the news about someone vandalizing the countdown clock. P.C.- do you have a solid alibi for this evening?! Or will your line of defence be: "My cat did it".
Erm....clock ? What clock. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/frech/d015.gif" border=0]
That yard criminal is far too clean shaven to be my little prince. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif) Besides....he's a killer, not a hooligan.
Wondering: have there been more gang slayings in 2009, or is this the media's interpretation of regular local news?
I always assume its media. Remember last year had a rash of killings in one week, everyone was going 'omg the sky is falling' and then you heard nothing for months.
Sure seems like there have been more Lil Me. It's becoming a little frightening.
Scary indeed and gunshots at local neighborhood, in places where you don't think a gun could go off.
You tell them, that I think you have an exotic 'international' kind of look. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Ummm....what are all those pink balls on yer bike ?
Well no wonder you look so content.
[FONT size=2]nice pants [/FONT][img style="WIDTH: 20px; HEIGHT: 22px" height=19 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif" width=18 border=0]
looks like garlic to my uneducated eye
I found the perfect pic....but I can't git it here. [img onclick="selecte('stern.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/stern.gif" border=0]
uh uh.[img onclick="selecte('dontgetit.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/dontgetit.gif" border=0]
for valentine's day I cleaned my room and reorganized it completely. Happy V-day self.
lol
i am watching the bare naked ladies perform on tv right now. as soon as its done time to grab a shave, a shower and then go to Henry's for lunch. have a good day every1 see u all in a couple of hours
I am in a hurry
Michel wrote:
Just hiked the first peak of Stawamus Chief at Squamish, couldn't make it safely to the second peak as there was too much ice.
Good for you!! I've heard that it's an excellent hike. Will you go back to finish where you left off?
On a side note, our Company has a meeting room called The Stawamus Chief.
Those seagulls can be pretty gutsy. Or perhaps they're just not too bright.
Discovered something new today as I was coming home from a friends place during rush hour. Bus culture. There was about 8 people on the way home who knew each other only through the bus route. interesting.
Tell the whole tale Michel. SD.....you could end up meeting the woman of your dreams. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif)
Every morning I would see her waiting at the stop
Sometimes she'd shop and she would show me what she bought
All the people stared as if we were both quite insane
Someday my name and hers are going to be the same
That's the way the whole thing started
Silly, but it's true
Thinking of a sweet romance
Beginning in a queue
Came the sun, the ice was melting
No more sheltering, now
Nice to think that that umbrella
Led me to a vow
what tale? lol.
Only people that have ever talked to me on the bus are people who know me from UBC and that's usually just a head nod. lol
Michel wrote:
Confucius once said many head nod from lady on the bus will make you come (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Michel should be renamed SNTM Sick And Twisted Mind
I'm noticing the 6'3-6'6 ish guy 5-5'3 girl around campus for relationships again. I feel sorry for a the guy as a fellow tall person. I have a theory on this. lol
I think there must be something in the air. I have been super tired all day...for no particular reason. Sawdust came home, saying he felt the same, as did several people at his work. What up ?
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif)
Me too P.C., despite exercising. I've been sleeping very lightly these past nights and haven't yet had a sound night of sleep. The very odd thing is that I don't even want to sleep but I know that I need the sleep. My body feels tired but my mind is fighting it. What gives???!!
because its one month until the Ides of March. lol
everyone's on the look out.
some one dosed ur tea with LSD or Chrystal Meth ?
mhmmph. i almost laughed out my nose... dont make me laugh when im sipping my pineapple juice... lol but yes u gotta love canada...
I used a comb for the first time in a decade. This makes me really old.
most of my friends were in like grade 1 then... lol
I believe their headaches are boredom induced that and its like way past their bedtime.
I can't stand cities (well apart from three or four).
Google.ca wants to use the Bell Centre in Montreal as the default location for driving directions.
Apparently it's the center of the universe.
uh oh. I've hit that 'age' now where friends are getting engaged en mass, what is it about people in the early to mid 20s. lol
lol. I realized I'm not in the US anymore. The City of Coquitlam is offering jobs that illegals would do for the summer at 23 bucks an hour.
Welcome to BC. Union pay.
are you sure its union? Its janitorial, lawn mowing stuff and only for the summer.
New West is even higher at 23.50-28.00
Sportsdude, whats this you said abut just hitting the age people are getting engaged enmass. does this mean u have had a birthday with out telling us ?
Maybe he is trying to tell us that he's engaged.
noooo. I'm definately not engaged, unless you know something I don't know.
Just a pattern I've seen among early twenties people and this 'pressure' to settle down. Its funny only because two years earlier the same people getting engaged now, were the married at 30 crowd. A couple people I know got engaged in the past week that's all. lol
ALERT!
bleeep bleeep bleeep
"This is your friendly warning not to make sweeping generalizations based on a sample size of 2."
lol this isn't a small sample size. I've seen it with 5 different age groups who've hit a certain age and they all end up married the next year. Oh and then there's my parents. No this is more of a theory based on years and years of research lol.
I'll take the card, but won't pay the fees until I'm ready to accept the reality.
ahaha funny
I don't think I'll be single forever because eventually I'll meet someone who's single. lol
Sportsdude wrote:
lol this isn't a small sample size. [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"]I've seen it with 5 different age groups who've hit a certain age and they all end up married the next year[/FONT].
Hopefully nobody in their teens.
Are you trying to say that you notice many people are are either getting engaged or married and you wish that you were in their shoes?
Couples usually get married/engaged, SD, no matter their age. And usually, they also want children. I don't think age has anything to do with it. I'm sure they don't wake up one morning and say "Oh honey, I'm 25 years old....Let's get married now!!"
What's happened to PC?
Michel wrote:
I think I saw her during a panning of the crowd waiting on parliament Hill for Obama, she was twisting her panties to dry them up lol
Serioulsy, I don't know, hope it's only a "PC" problem lol.......................[span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"]
Sure sounds like a PC problem to me.
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purelife wrote:
[em]Sportsdude wrote:
lol this isn't a small sample size. [font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"]I've seen it with 5 different age groups who've hit a certain age and they all end up married the next year[/font].[/em] [/p] Hopefully nobody in their teens.[/p] Are you trying to say that you notice many people are are either getting engaged or married and you wish that you were in their shoes? [/p] Couples usually get married/engaged, SD, no matter their age. And usually, they also want children. I don't think age has anything to do with it. I'm sure they don't wake up one morning and say "[em]Oh honey, I'm 25 years old....Let's get married now[/em]!!"[/p]
[/p]-----
[/p]well I could count the 'guy who knocked up the girl and is being forced to marry her by the parents' , but that's one of those against the free will marriages. [/p][em]Oh honey, I'm 25 years old....Let's get married now[/em]!!"[/p]lol. Actually I know of 2 people who had this revelation. rotfl[/p]
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Pc
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first comes the DS crew then in comes DV crew =D
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stupid mexico missouri, small town affiliate radio station. Now they've gone 'big time' and the NCAA won't let them stream Mizzou games on the net for free. blasted.
I am getting more and more concerned about the continued absence of PC
She was feeling super tired last time she posted along with Sawdust.
Thanks for your thoughts Gophie. Was just away for a few days. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
It's good to have the mother of the board back with us again.
P.C. wrote:
Thanks for your thoughts Gophie. Was just away for a few days. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
.....................
[span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"]I had vague concerns that you might have sneaked off to Italy without me[/span]
NO WAY ! I would never do that.
My faith in your probity is restored.
My probity ? Where is that again ? [img onclick="selecte('eh.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/eh.gif" border=0]
(//forums/richedit/smileys/9.gif) ...
I returned a non-working camping head lamp to Mark's Work Wearhouse and got a full refund ($25). I said, with a lot of certainty in my voice, that I thought there was a 1 year warranty on the product.
They had none in stock, so they could not read the package and verify.
I always get a chuckle out of head lamps. I know there are a multitude of handy uses for them....but there's one vision that insists on popping into my head. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
It's 10% seniors day at Sears and the lady gave me 10%. I never even asked for it. I only said "Oh, I'll have to bring my grandma here when I make future purchases if they are large."
It was so nice of her to sneak it on my bill like that. :) I saved $1.50.
That was nice, purelife.
P.C.- That connotation is a bit "before my time", but I know what you're talking about :)
looool. Not THAT connotation.
You could discover that if you went exploring with a head lamp on.
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speleology ? Is that anything like spelunking ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I think I can safely say, that in my whole life I have never met anyone who said..."I think I want to be a speleologist when I grow up". What would drive someone to that.
Has anyone heard Guy Lafleur sing? My friend bought his 1978 disco album at a garage sale, but has no record player to listen to it.
Has anyone heard Guy Lafleur sing? My friend bought his 1978 disco album at a garage sale, but has no record player to listen to it.
lol. Tell your friend I have an old Telefunken I'm getting rid of. Works awesome, amazing sound, and it only weighs 3 thousand lbs.
Is that the record player that comes in a suitcase?
No....it's like a piece of furniture. Console ? Telefunken is apparently quite collectable, but I can't be bothered going through the hassel of the process to find a buyer. I wonder if Russ might want it for his yard.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
i want it for my living room... i can play all my old records again and annoy my nieghbors...
OH JEEEZ...I feel for ya Michel. One of the options is to leave your number right off the bat, and they will call you. I have spent many frustrating hours on the phone with Shaw. Once to get a Shaw on Demand PPV movie which I did not order taken off my bill. They wouldn't do it. It started up while I was on the line with one of their techies....walking me through some process when we were setting up the PVR. I mentioned it to him and joked "what if they charge me for it'. Well they did....and they wouldn't take it off my bill. I was the same......
[img style="WIDTH: 154px; HEIGHT: 135px" height=16 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/2.gif" width=41 border=0]
It should be an option in the menu when you first call. It says....leave your number and the first available blah blah blah.....you will not lose your place....you will be called in the order that the calls come in. Or something like that. Press whatever.
Closed ? I thought they were 24/7. Hmmm.
Maybe I'm thinking about tech support. I know we have called them at 10 PM on a Sunday night, and received a call back and tech support. I guess billing is a totally different issue.
That makes sense. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Telephone tag is fun. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c022.gif" border=0]
[img height=20 src="http://www.pogo.com/images/chat/sleepy.gif" width=20 border=0] I sleep now.
G'night Michel.
lol Michel's doing '.'
They really need to have the library opened past 1am, its too early.
Got a question for everyone and need your opinion.
Well, since I've worked for this new dept, they have been going out or eating in quite often, as a group. I think there were more than 6 outings where they all cost money.
I've turned down every outing since because I just can't afford it. Each outing would average out around $20. BUT, I realize that it's a group thing and it's good to get to know your fellow colleagues on a more personal level but it's hard when all of these places they go to cost $$! I'm on a tight budget so I can't overspend on dining out.
What do you guys think? I hope they understand that I'm not alienating myself from them.
I think it's very wise and very self disciplined of you purelife. How often do they do this ?
I think I would mention to one or two of them, your honest reason.....and leave it at that. Telling each and every person every time might have a negative spin-off. Maybe you could treat yourself every once in a blue moon, and join them.... just to keep yourself in the loop. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
Thanks P.C. I've mentioned to 1-2 people who have asked if I was going and I gave my honest answer. They often agree but they rather pay bills later sorta thing. But, I can't do that living on one income.
When we're back to two full-time income, I would definitely join in once in a while.
They seem to go out 3 times a month or sometimes more and find every opportunity to.
I think that's all you can do. At least it allows them to be aware that it's not that you have a personal issue with anyone. (I suspect there's more than one of them that wish they had the restraint to do the same as you)
*back to the workshop for me. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Did he give a reason for the visit? Is it just a random check? Maybe ask for a more definite time by saying that you might not be home and that you want to make sure you're home. You wouldn't want him to open the door without you being there.
Can you hide kitty when he knocks?
purelife wrote:
Got a question for everyone and need your opinion.
Well, since I've worked for this new dept, they have been going out or eating in quite often, as a group. I think there were more than 6 outings where they all cost money.
I've turned down every outing since because I just can't afford it. Each outing would average out around $20. BUT, I realize that it's a group thing and it's good to get to know your fellow colleagues on a more personal level but it's hard when all of these places they go to cost $$! I'm on a tight budget so I can't overspend on dining out.
What do you guys think? I hope they understand that I'm not alienating myself from them. -------------------------------------------
Always go just don't order anything, ask for a water or a coke. You aren't obligated to eat.
How frustrating when he's so disorganized and unprofessional!!!
I hope it works out ok for you and your kitty, Michel. Let us know how it went and if he ever showed up.
I would ask him to narrow down his time frame for you. Tell him you would hate to miss his call, but you have some scheduled plans for Saturday and Sunday and you would love to be able to make sure you can fit him in your day.
Failing that, tape record a sexy girly giggle....hit play when you answer the door wrapped only in a towel. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
That's the point....surely if there was umm....naked giggling coming from the bedroom....and you're standing there half nekkid....wouldn't he say.....'maybe I'll come back later' ? You say....give me an hour........Then....you grab the kitty....put her in your car for a wee bit....done. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Sis just bought a Nikon D60 for Italy (well she's going into photography) is it good Michel?
Michel is good at making noises. ;-)
purelife, I just read your question about eating out with co-workers.
You are totally doing the right thing by showing fiscal restraint and being honest about it.
Might be nice to suggest a social event sometime. Something like coffee or ice cream or a downtown event (jazz festival coming up in a few months, with free downtown concerts outdoors) just for fun.
And, here's a line to use when begging off of a meal out (for whatever reason):
"I already have plans, but I'll try to stop by for a coffee/drink/dessert".
I've used that a lot. Sometimes I don't want to sit an entire evening with a group of people, but have no problem going for a coffee.
lol....I love french swearing. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
[img height=198 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif" width=218 border=0] .
*ostie
My neighbour used to say this ALL the time. I never did know what it means.
Michel wrote:
ostie/communion waffle ! L'hiver colisse !(//richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
lol the communion waffle is a east german. lol (first thing that came to mind)
Oh okay, she got a free lens, no idea what it is.
A communion waffle ? Okay if its a communion waffle, How do you share it ?
(http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:NO-yQmMBjkxq4M:http://www.useless-site.com/images/posters/waffles.jpg)
Besides what do waffles have to do with church ?
I thought it was t[font size="-1" face="arial,sans-serif"]he Eucharist [/font]or a communion [font size="-1" face="arial,sans-serif"]Wafer
(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:_jLA4YMgQan9WM:http://www.catholicpeople.com/catholic/Eucharist.jpg)
[/font]receiving the Eucharist
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(http://www.maydayhospital.org.uk/uploads/images/hands_receiving_communion.jpg)
[img style="width: 182px; height: 255px;" src="http://pope2008.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/27/communion_pope.jpg[/img]
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It is the communion wafer. (I have had many many many).....But how exactly is that swearing ?
That just wouldn't cut it here. "Oh COMMUNION WAFER.....I hit my thumb !!!!!"
And, here's a line to use when begging off of a meal out (for whatever reason):
"[SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic"]I already have plans, but I'll try to stop by for a coffee/drink/dessert".[/SPAN]
Thanks Lil Me. I like that line.
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Hey thanks for the explanation Michel. I have always been curious about the use of these seemingly common words as swear words.
It IS interesting. I understand the influence of culture on the impact of interpretation, yet I was never sure how those particular words could become what they are.
....and I like to think of myself as bilingual. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif) I also speak golf.
Holy Communion wafer....it's 10:00 already !!!!!
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) Rats. I'm going to have to practise my swearing.
Communion wafer !
lol Oh please. I don't look like him, I only get his haircut when I'm 'I running for something' or 'getting a job' or going 'down south into enemy territory' mode. lol
Its a ploy I picked up on how to please Conservatives in rural America. Look like a good Christian boy on the outside, they won't know the difference and think you're a good straight and hate the gays, hate the blacks kinda guy.
Although the ploy is ruined when you come out of the leftie closet, then the more militant people threaten to shoot you. ah america.
Well he's got a mouth for TV.
Harper would be great for those late night tv scam adverts in the US promising to make you millions in just a few short weeks. I see a future in him for that he'd be good.
Michel wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
[em]lol Oh please. I don't look like him, I only get his haircut when I'm 'I running for something' or 'getting a job' or going 'down south into enemy territory' mode. lol[/em][/p] No no no you post his pic here, it was disturbing, you obviously try to emulate him in look and politics lol (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
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[/p]hahahaha rotfl[/p]Nah this is the goal for me, but society doesn't accept people like this anymore.
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Yeah I know. I've looked like that before anyway, when I was around 18, didn't shave for 4 months, hair went past my chin.
TA DAAAA. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) I finished my 2 shoji screens. Well...the wood part anyways. I'm going to stretch raw silk over the back instead of rice paper so they will be a little sturdier.
Wow P.C. Pics????!!!!
Soon as I get the silk on. I'll put my lamp on that I made at Christmas too. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I was just watching a show on Women's Network where the Designer was putting in shoji screens. SO PURTY!!! I bet yours look beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing some pics. :)
I need to access the storage along the side back end of the house, which I have always had to climb over a space that is the reverse side of the stairwell. It used to be fine....but not so much anymore. So I'm cutting in a doorway from the guest room, and camouflaging it with the shoji screen....and then one on the other side, just for symmetry.
Thank you Michel, the detailed explanation on french swearing, was most insightful and I used to think I knew how to swear pretty good, but it looks like I have allot to learn yet.
son of a fire truck that wench is ugly :D hehe
anyways I still have nothing to say so here's a nifty emote..and i think that one on the left is urinating hands free in the others mouth at least that's what it looks like to me... i think the intention was to make it look like beer spilling off the chin though. and one on the right why is he so happy and what is that lady smiley doing to him ? and why does the bald guy smiley look surprised but happy seems to be looking at the jumpy smileys groin area... this is one x rated emote...
[img style="width: 471px; height: 363px;" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/3bymc.jpg"]
Greatest post-Bush news headline I've seen:
Mexico President: Drug violence under control
But 5,000 troops sent to Ciudad Juarez
5,000 troops sent to one city.
Michel, I'm glad you didn't go down there, its not safe.
Well just so you know, drug cartels have so much power they're killing and kidnapping mayors and governors and forcing police chiefs to resign by a deadline or they'll kill 50 cops in an hour.
Then again apparently someone in the United Nations gang from Abbotsford has a plant in the Canada Revenue Agency giving them info.
I wonder where Obrador is? He should have kept his shadow government going or at least restart it lol. When they're talking about Mexico becoming a failed state now, you wonder when the protests will start up again.
hahaha this is hilarious.
A famous football player got married to a famous model.
msnbc put together athletes and their girlfriends, Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees gets his own category.
[a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/24568274?pg=3#spt_celebs_athletes"]http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/24568274?pg=3#spt_celebs_athletes[/a]
I can't remember which thread we were talking about libraries.....but this is still my favourite library.
The Kansas City Library
(http://www.rochester.edu/College/translation/threepercent/images/46.jpg)
[A href="http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=418008212&size=l"][img height=334 alt=" " src="http://ministryoftype.co.uk/images/files/library-books-kansas.jpg" width=500][/A]
Here's the front end of the building:
[img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 450px" src="http://www.weddingmapper.com/photos/3/12/132321_l.jpg[/img]
Kansas City has a high degree of public murals around. There's a huge mural outside my uncle's place on the Kansas side denoting the struggles of the immigrant Hispanic community against the white man.
[A href="http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Exhibit/5437/KCind.html"]http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Exhibit/5437/KCind.html[/A]
[img style="WIDTH: 534px; HEIGHT: 385px" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/Liberty_Memorial_2008.jpg[/img]
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/909_Walnut_Kansas_City_MO.jpg)
[img style="WIDTH: 592px; HEIGHT: 120px" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5f/6612469_8efdfd9370_b.jpg[/img]
The four pillars are not a bridge, that's a building. lol The convention centre.
[img style="WIDTH: 598px; HEIGHT: 432px" height=473 src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/JC_Nichols_Fountain_by_Henri-L%C3%A9on_Gr%C3%A9ber_Kansas_City.jpg/800px-JC_Nichols_Fountain_by_Henri-L%C3%A9on_Gr%C3%A9ber_Kansas_City.jpg" width=648]
Kansas City is the city of fountains, there's a ton.
[A href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fountains_in_the_Kansas_City_Metropolitan_Area"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fountains_in_the_Kansas_City_Metropolitan_Area[/A]
*looks at the pictures smells the air in the pictures, ah Missouri*
P3 pulls out on the Port Mann Bridge, BC to pay for everything.
The 3 hottest chicks on the floor wear perfume since yesterday, including hottie number one, with tons of. Only 2 other hot chick left on the floor to smell lol
I see this as an all out offensive against the stupid fragrance free policy.
Well, we can eliminate them from the list of suspects.[/DIV]
Hmm I'm reading this book by John H. Kautsky who is a retired prof of political science at Washington University in St Louis, all his books mainly deal with Karl Kautsky, could they be related I wonder...
Today was my first day in my new life of fragrance criminal at work. I feel so alive breaking the rules... (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/7.gif)
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That's good to hear about the grizzies !
i hate papers. they suck.
What about this paper ?
[img style="WIDTH: 546px; HEIGHT: 231px" height=418 src="http://msa4.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/1000-dollar-us-bill-front.jpg" width=984]
Money isn't the problem here.
But it's paper. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I cannot be bought! I am not a commodity!... *croaks*
lol
I want ice cream for some reason and a person to person conversation at the moment, fb chat isn't doing anything for me at the present time, 5hrs in the library, need coffee.
I am happily surprised to find that after querying the tax bill I received last week, I don't have to pay it - and further more they've discovered that they owe me quite a hefty sum.(//richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif)
For some reason, I read that the firt time as your taxi bill. I was thinking hmmmm....how would they figure out they owe you money. [img onclick="selecte('blush.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/blush.gif" border=0]
that whole people don't care what size shape you are, I've disproved it, we are shallow beings. lol
haha wrong religion in this case
HOLY CRAP ! Did you see that man that got run over by a truck that was broadsided by a train ? I couldn't believe my eyes....and apparently he came out with just cuts and bruises. Can find a clip anywhere yet....I just saw it on the news moments ago.
I read the yahoo ticker.
Damn slow news day Yahoo didn't update every hour with something new from 8am to now. (that's how long I've been on the computer working on the paper, fun times)
I've counted 5 Rush Limbaugh stories though. That seems to be the theme of the day.
It's a jawdropper I tell ya. Twas on Global.
I'll be sure to check it out.
I'm guessing they'll run it again at the end. I'm still stunned over what I saw. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/6.gif)
*it's going to be on again after the commercial right NOW.
*tear* 14hrs
liberated.
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Michel wrote:
lol, I just checked the admission price for the Vancouver Planetarium. They dare to charge 15 $ for their show ??? I couldnt believe it. I just checked on line, and it's still 8 $ in Montréal. Why does that stupid city and province is so allergic to culture and low prices? Fortunately a petroglyph boulder coming from the Fraser river and that is supposed to be there can be seen without paying the admission price.
Way to go BC. No wonder the cultural level is so low in this province...
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St. Louis' Planetarium is free along with the Zoo, the Art Museum (except for travelling exhibits then there's a fee to get into that), History museum is free. All museums, zoos, butterfly gardens etc are free. Only places where you have to pay a fee is the Arch and the City Museum. So I don't understand these admission fees, they're a foreign concept to me...
[img style="width: 340px; height: 460px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/Jewl-box-forest-park-saint-louis.jpg"]
Well this is how to do it Vancouver
Free admittance
but then if lets say your the Art museum and King Tut is coming, that exhibit is 15-20 bucks a person
The Zoo
free, except for Children's Zoo (although its now free I think, kids get to pet animals)
food is 5x expensive. Bottle of coke 2.50 etc
'Speciality shows' fee (but these rarely happen)
and the miniature train the kids want to go on that goes through the park, fee.
Science Centre/Planetarium
free except for parking
and if you want to see an IMAX film (they only show science IMAX films, no hollywood stuff) then its like 10 bucks. There was a controversy when I was in elementary school about whether to show Michael Jordan's IMAX film, the Science Centre was adamently opposed as it wasn't really science related. They ended up showing it because so many people wanted to see it. They did a Nascar one a few years back but that had some science related material.
Missourians who balk at 'communist Canada' would be outraged at having to pay for the Vancouver Aquarium, RoyalBC Museum, Buchart Gardens, and Science World.
well when the 'young liberals' are diehard neo-conservatives this happens.
The leaders of the Young Liberals use fascist lines of the Third Positioin in explaining their ideology without even knowing it... Oh the future is going to be so swell.
Michel wrote:
The future? They're tall only because we're on our knees. Just tip the idols and you'll see the worms moving under. All their crap is crumbling.
[a href="http://watch.thecomedynetwork.ca/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart/full-episodes/march-4-2009/#clip145169"]http://watch.thecomedynetwork.ca/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart/full-episodes/march-4-2009/#clip145169[/a]
It continues on the next segment too. I love that show.
haha the angry hacks are out in full force. Democratic Party's wiki page has them clarified as 'left wing' on social and economic issues, that puts them in line with the NDP page and the Liberals are at 'centre'. lol
Just checking out the St. Louis Zoo. Looks pretty nice.
What the H is this ? It looks like he borrowed something elses ears. [img height=20 src="http://www.pogo.com/images/chat/surprised.gif" width=20 border=0]
[img height=550 alt="bongo03.jpg: Bongo" src="http://www.stlzoo.org/images/bongo03.jpg" width=319 border=0]
It's the republican image of Obama. Notice the ears, horns and many different stripes.
Have fun Michel. I'm running errands today but skiing tomorrow.
*crosses fingers and hopes for sunshine*
P.C. wrote:
Just checking out the St. Louis Zoo. Looks pretty nice.
What the H is this ? It looks like he borrowed something elses ears. [img]http://www.pogo.com/images/chat/surprised.gif" border="0" height="20" width="20"]
[img alt="bongo03.jpg: Bongo" src="http://www.stlzoo.org/images/bongo03.jpg" border="0" height="550" width="319"]
[a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bongo_%28antelope%29"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bongo_(antelope)[/a]
Bongo Antelope
Yeah the St Louis its ranked the best free zoo in the country and the #2 Zoo after San Diego. Sometime during the late 90s it was ranked higher than San Diego, but they've got Panda's we don't. lol
Speaking of the San Diego Zoo. I was quite suprised to not be allowed to bring any food or drink in at all. Not even a bottle of water. And of course, even a bottle of water was quite expensive. They actually go through your purse or bag.
Yeah, San Diego is strict like that. What I like about the St. Louis Zoo is that it acts like say Stanley Park yet the Zoo is located in the city's Stanley's Park. Its a place you can go for walks, see animals, take pictures etc.
As much as I like Stanley Park, I'm still partial to Forest Park being the best city park in North America, in terms of what's there. (plus its one of the biggest in N.A. its twice the size of Central Park which is probably the most overrated park in human history)
[a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Park_%28St._Louis%29"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Park_(St._Louis)[/a]
Having just been caught in a hailstorm, I am more than usually fed up with the weather.
I miss hail.
Ooooh a hot, shy, tall Russian girl from upstairs knocked on the door, needed a coffee table.....
haha....
tennis players are hardcore.
lol reading my science book.
Rivière des Ha! Ha!, Quebec.
tabernak! do the anglos have no shame! ha! ha! to lol outrage! lol
ok time to get my coffee table back...
add: well, she came and dropped it off... wow, holy sexual tensions batman.... it must be spring...
Performance snowshoes from MEC, 15 $ instead of the regular 12 $, I took them Friday evening and have to return them sunday at 1 PM at the most. I could climb nearly vertical wall of snow that other people couldnt do, and they are in best shape than me.
Yeah a good pair of snowshoes is a wonderful thing. I've used the ones you are talking about - and in the mountains they are great. I do like the old school ones for flat ground. You know your Canadian when .... you discuss the pros and cons of snowshoe varieties on a chat forum based in the US.
having sex on a coffee table hurts.
especially if it is a glass top coffee table and the glass breaks but you don't stop and she's on top and she weights 350 lbs and then a monkey ....
haha
I hope all the men out there cooked for the women. Happy Women's Day.
Women's Day was the day my brother was born along with two other guy friends. :)
Hey, got a question for anyone!
Do you think it's late for a landlord to be vacumming from 8:50 to 9:40ish? Well, our landlord was doing just that last night after her guests left. Do you guys think it's late? Should she have called us to let us know?
I want to say something but don't want to be picking at things. But I just want your opinions on this.
I've never heard of Women's Day.
purelife....I think most noise bylaws come in effect at 10PM. Not sure if it's the same in all places though.
Yesterday we had a blast going from beach to beach taking pics of eagles. Dozens and dozens of them. The bay was filled with boats and the seals were having a hayday while they were pulling in the herring nets. The water had that beautiful tropical turquoise for some reason....but it was anything but tropical out there. It was sunny and gorgeous, but it was sure brisk.
Wow....where have I been all my life.
P.C. wrote:
Wow....where have I been all my life.
I dunno, but it gets me brownie points with Russian girls when misogynistic Canadian males balk at such a 'holiday' as they see it. lol lol lol lol
I just checked and you're right. Noise-by-law is at 10pm.
Oh well.....
Happy Women's Day. I just found out 20 seconds ago that it was Women's Day (via this thread).
Gordon Brown can only read size 36 print and everything has to be triple spaced. He's going blind in the one eye he's got.
I've decided to put that extra paycheck (3 instead of the usual 2 paydays per month) that I'll be getting in May and October into savings along with any "extra" money I get. ie. gifts, from the gov't, etc. Gotta save up....
Did anyone take advantage of the TFSA?[/DIV]
I've got a TFSA but nothing in it apart from the initial $50 deposit.
Well I'm discouraged.
I don't know.
*breaks into song*
She loves you, Yeah, yeah yeah....
*I doubt it, yeah, yeah*
lol
Being as everyone is singing....lol
Getting to know you,
Getting to feel free and easy
When I am with you,
Getting to know what to say
Haven't you noticed
Suddenly I'm bright and breezy?
Because of all the beautiful and new
Things I'm learning about you
Day by day.
Getting to know you,
Getting to feel free and easy
When I am with you,
Getting to know what to say
Haven't you noticed
Suddenly I'm bright and breezy?
Because of all the beautiful and new
Things I'm learning about you
Day .. by ... day.
Getting to know you,
Getting to know all about you.
Getting to like you,
Getting to hope you like me.
Getting to know you,
Putting it my way,
But nicely,
You are precisely,
My cup of tea.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
bwhahahaha!
lol'd
Yeah, this is true. Michel wins on this round of SD's social life in song.
Ya but....mine is more apropos. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
I don't know the tune PC.
I don't either SD....it was the words. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
You came up with that on the fly?
No....lol. It's a real song....I just don't know what the tune is.
Oh cool. Yeah I'd judge your submission better if I knew the tune. lol
OK....I'll see if I can hum it.
Hmmm mm mm mmm mmmmmm.
Hmm hmmm hmmmhmm mmm hmm hmmmmmm.
Hmmm mm mm mmm mmmmmmmm
Hmm hmmm hmmmhmm mmmhmm hmm.
Do you recognize it yet ?
I need a pitch.
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
What.....you don't recognize my pitch ?
I know that song! Anna sang it in The King and I. It's probably on youtube. (I can't check, my sound card busted).
The Sears Tower no longer exists.
Its now the Willis Tower.
Sportsdude wrote:
The Sears Tower no longer exists.
Its now the Willis Tower.
As in "What you talkng about Willis??"
As in Willis financial or something. British
Nothing could be worse than The Save-On Foods Arena. Sheeeesh !
Just reading the 4 job postings in our local paper.
It's a desert out there I tell ya.
Oh dear. Bad night of shopping Michel ? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c025.gif" border=0]
I already knew that Candadian Liar was bad.....what happened at the Marks ?
Line cooks and truck drivers or cashiers. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c003.gif" border=0]
I was hoping for one day going to the Lincoln Financial Memorial and the Washington Mutual Monument, but it doesn't look like WaMu Monument is going to happen. :(
Isn't cotton better for not sweating ?
Weird....I've always thought it was the opposite.
I remember our old backpacking days, and we always looked for cotton or wool. Polyester makes me sweat....and I'm not a sweater. I guess they have come a long way with their fiber construction and blends.
I saw Watchmen last night. I thought it was okay. I wasn't really into it.
I like the song All Uncovered (1994). It's probably one of my fave songs evar.
'I just called to say I love you' is playing in the background, it's one of mine.
I'm having a hard time moving today.
I'm half-planning a holiday
oh nice! To where?
Maybe Wales, I've not been there for about 15 years (apart for one day a couple of years or so ago) and I've always had very happy memories of it.
Gopher wrote:
Maybe Wales, I've not been there for about 15 years (apart for one day a couple of years or so ago) and I've always had very happy memories of it.
You know I've never met a Welshman i didn't like. their sense of humor is often a little odd but once you figure it out - hysterical.
I've never been - love to go one day
They're making a MacGyver film! Sweetness.
Michel....I've never asked before, but I'm curious to know if you ever go to Maillardville when you are 'home-sick'.
[A href="https://www.bcstories.gov.bc.ca/Stories/Culture/BienvenueMaillardville.aspx"]https://www.bcstories.gov.bc.ca/Stories/Culture/BienvenueMaillardville.aspx[/A]
My foot is aching.
so one machine destroyed. this hp back up is barely working... runs to hot and noisy as hell, it needs bigger better and more silent case fans and rubber mats to dampen the noise levels grrr its slow and barely working. not near as fast as the dell Pentium .. and i used to think HP AMD machines were good computers. now im not so sure. besides i havent figured out how to oc this one yet lol... not gonna do it either not with how damn hot this one runs.i am thinking of pulling the mobo and transplanting it all into the acer case i got . it has better ventalation but need to check some things first .
so well my june 2008 to 5 days ago. dell went up in a puff of smoke and my Gateway 507GR P4 3 ghz fsb 800 mhz with HTT (i miss this computer) :( oc to a sweet 3.4 ghz machine lasted me forever but it went kaputnik also before that was a home built gigabyte amd kz 1.2 ghz barton oc to 1.8 lasted me 4 years. stil lgot it but its no longer operational its just a cofee table now. but it was my very first hand at doing a home built 1999 the acer and asus. 2004 - 2007 gateway 2007 to 2008 . .. and now im on another hp machine, lol.. 4 pcs inside of 2 years.this is becoming a exspencive hobby. thank fully one can buy good second hand computers dirt cheap these days. its the modded home builts that will set u back a few dollars.
I lost almost 1 terabyte of stored movies and backups.. its going to take me months if not years to rebuild it... :(... i guess the one back up will do... im online but lost so much old stuff. some of it will take forever... the dark crystal lady hawk hard to find movies. ... I recorded them off the movie channel most of my movies i record.. but it is so time consuming... bah...and music..it took forever to build that collection of Judas Priest... well its back to the drawing board... i hate starting over...
so i lost 1 OptiPlex GX260 PC fried MOBO AND CPU nuked :( it over clocked nicely though. I had it going at 2.6 ghz, it is free to any one who wants it the case i sold for 30 dollars yesterday but the guy didnt want the internals. . the mobo and cpu i kept.. just not sure what to do wit hthem now that i sold the case and got the mobo and cpu to oot lol go ahead kick me now i deserve it..
just ran some tests the board and cpu post and power on. boots but shuts down immediately maybe its not completely cooked :( kinda wishing i had not sold the case for it so quick lol, live and learn... runs to hot and blue screen of death states a thermal incedent occured causeing the computer to shut down.
so maybe some new thermal compound and a new or different heat sink. and a better case ? .. but i don't want to spend the money.. as i said its free to any one who wants it. i paid 50 bucks for it originally ... recouped 30 when i sold the case and power supply
1 fubar cooked out and ruined 500 gb western digital pata drive... passes most of its tests but it fails the self diagnostics the hard drive is cooked, i can no longer trust it for data storage..I dod wiped and zeroed. it I will put my back ups of my back ups on it but i can never bring myself to trust it again as a primary boot drive... time to buy a seagate i think ... total movies & music dead 450 gigs gone in a eyeblink recovered one folder of movies and a little music...
on the verge of colapse 1 200 gig maxtor. 1 80 gb maxtor 1 40 gb seagate
drives i can not cant even access to dod wipe
1-120 gb samsung 1-80 gb maxtor 1-40 gb maxtor and 1-20 gb maxtor
so if i can not access these drives how does one dispose of them. if i can not wipe them... its possible some one could recover personal data on me or my employermind u i wouldnt mind getting back some of my poetry email. stored back up information
it is possible that data can be recovered from them. so what now ? what should i do for properly disposing of my employers information all the scanned police and security reports going back 10 years... this information is on one of the cooked drives.
needed to continue with my experments of mad OVer CLocking and home modding 2 liters of thermal compound a supply of free cpus and mobo's and case after case of parts bwaahahahahaha
but in all seriousness i have need of
2 to 4 - 1 GB DDR sticks of ram . 266 333 or 400 mhz variety, I am willing to trade barter and negotiate price.
also wanted are hard drives of the ide variety preferably 80 GB and over, they must pass diagnostics. they don't need to be DOD wiped but it is appreciated saves me time :D even though i have nothing, but time, on my hands right now.
[a href="http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00039102&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=364171"]this is currently what i am playing around with. cost me 50 bucks... nothing fancy... but i would like to figure out what i can do with it... besides use it as a boat anchor hahahahaa firsts things first see if i can prning the sytems heat down by putting it in a better ventalated case. see what i got for cpu fans laying around... and then look for some specs on the board and on some oc forums about over clocking this pig of a machine... [/a]
Home-sick wasn't my first choice of wording...but couldn't think of another thought or word to express it.
Anyways....just wondering.
*deep belly sinister laugh Count von Count style* ahahhahahahahahahahahahahaha
(//forums/richedit/smileys/7.gif)
Its nice out.
I concur, Sportsdude, it was a very, nice day out and I am hoping, Tuesday, is just as nice as today's, weather turned out to be. I need to go out and shop at one of the local, computer shops, i have need of a 140 mm case fan, i would also like, to see what they recommend for a replacement on this crap heat sink / cpu fan
The idle temperatures is between 60 and 66 degrees Celsius and i would feel much better if i can bring that down to about 40. if i had her over clocked ,i would be understandable of such high temps. but not when its idle... some more bad news have been checking some of the OC site lists. it would seem that this board and cpu as yet are not over clockable from bios though some people have reported some limitted sucess with some windows softare... but untill i can get her heat down and more stable. it is way to much a risk..
Gopher wrote:
My foot is aching.
Did you read the poem i recited for DS?
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I am so horny my feet hurt
I'd forgotten about this. I'll inform my doctor that his diagnosis of plantar fasciitis was incorrect. I know he'll be grateful.
Gopher wrote:
I'd forgotten about this. I'll inform my doctor that his diagnosis of plantar fasciitis was incorrect. I know he'll be grateful.
I think you might like the prescription better too ...
i am flabbergasted at the postings in this thread lolhorny hah
anyways... the cpu fan i went with a cooler master 3000 rpm fan. bios system controlled rpm from 1200 idle to 3500 at top usage of the cpu
temp is running at 50 - 55 degrees Celsius not as goos as a nice 40. but for such a cheap heat sink fan and one thats a bit small ( cost only 3 bucks) i am amazed at how much it dropped the heat. i wonder what a good thermal compound and a non stock heat sink could do...
[img onclick="selecte('dontgetit.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/dontgetit.gif" border=0] .
Hahhahhahaaaa. Computers are one of those things, that I like to have someone close by who can fix them. It's all too much for my pea like brain.
[A title="Permalink to this item" href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090317.WBdriving20090317102948/WBStory/WBdriving/" _counted="undefined"][FONT color=#001f5e]Toyota feeling the pinch of the global economic mess[/FONT][/A]
Sawdust is rubbing his hands.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/7.gif)
*I hate to say it, but when I worked for the CIBC data center...(a couple years ago [img onclick="selecte('blush.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/blush.gif[/img])....the computer was a ROOM !
I think he has been solid with that from the get-go. He has just been waiting out Toyota for some good incentives.
cool!
I think that didn't include the Tacoma though. That was for some of their bigger gas guzzlers.
He's been watching like a hawk. We must have missed that somehow.
According to that article, it sounds like there should be some flexibility pretty soon.
OH I see. They are usually pretty rigid with regards to negotiating....and it's usually across the board....so those guys must really be hurting. We'll be keeping a close eye on things. So far the old Mazda is hanging in there.
That's exactly the thing they don't usually do. But who knows, right now ! They could be ready to bend the rules.
When looking for a deal, I guess it never hurts to ask for one!
MrLM's tip is to search out the sales rep who looks sad and is maybe about to be fired. He/she will do anything to get a sale.
Is the song Ebony and Ivory about racial harmony or about the keys on the piano?
Well, tonight was interesting.
Oh Oh. Against you ? Or the hot pro-fragrance girls.
Wow, this class is so boring today, the prof is going on and on about nothing related to the topic, nobody is paying attention.
Against me. I mentioned the fact that I decide to put some back on after I detected the perfume of 4 persons on the floor. Of course he wanted names, I said since it didn't bother me, I wouldn't give any names, but what I found annoying is that someone complainned about me after 2 years I've been here and not against these girls.
Grrrrrrrrrr. He wanted names ? LOL. "Do you have zee papahzz...do you....DO YOU" [/DIV]
Well....You can't have YOUR bugs fraternizing with the office bugs.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
I don't know what it is about it that bothers me. It's not like I'm insensitive to those with allergies...but I think it seems so personal. For many, it's part of how you dress to leave the house. It feels too close to someone telling you not to use mouthwash or some other personal grooming thing.
Absolutely. That's not right at all.
There once was a time, when the person who had the allergy, looked after their 'afflictions'. Now the whole world is expected to look after them. I don't know whether that is right or wrong....but it feels wrong.
Those seem to be the ones with the loudest voice.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif)
I feel your pain brotha.
Woo hooo ! Your own stuff !!!!!!!!
and knowing his luck it will break the first trip one hour in :D
I've got enough girls in my life. I need guy friends actually. I'll have zero in the metro area on March 31st as the last one moves to Winnipeg.
I can hear SD singing now.....'Don't you wish your boyfriend was hot like me'...... lolzzz
lol. I don't think I've ever been associated with the alpha male. haha
P.C. wrote:
I can hear SD singing now.....'Don't you wish your boyfriend was hot like me'...... lolzzz
haha yeah girls are more interesting anyway and more fun to be around.
lol new beginning. If I'm alpha male, the world has shifted on its axis.
Yes...we are [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c018.gif" border=0]
well I hope the Cold War flare up from yesterday doesn't happen again, idiot Canadian-German kids who hate East Germans, so of course I got 'just a tad' peeved.
That makes perfect sense. [img onclick="selecte('dontgetit.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/dontgetit.gif" border=0]
okay clarify. Its project time and these two kids who think they know what Germany is (they've got a distorted view of German culture) they took over this project for class that went the whole 1hr 50mins. They had these racists skits all negative towards East Germans like they are neanderthals. Their power point was all 'the west germany was the perfect angel in the Cold War and the East was vicious' completely ignoring history of what actually happened and that really its both sides fault and WG completely ignored any sort of dialogue until Brandt, and WG was full of ex-nazi officials in places like Universities because the US kept them there until '68 generation etc.
Apparently the skits were even worse, but there's a girl from Berlin in the group and she orginally wasn't going to go along with this.
So basically it was me the entire 1hr and 50mins just attacking and questioning these people's power point slides because they were making gross generalizations about East Germany and Germany in general.
Anyway it turned to politics and then I started bringing up the BNP, Le Pen, neo-fascists in Italy, Switzerland, and Austria etc. Because they started making gross generalizations again. They had the class beliving that it was 1933 again and that East Germany is this backward society of nazi's and leninists ready to bring down Germany.
[img class=linked-sig-image src="http://i41.tinypic.com/2m5cr3l.jpg" border=0] .
haha!
Yeah for everyone in the class except the prof, the 4 people and myself, that was there reaction. I wanted to stop interrupting and just watch the presentation, but I don't know, couldn't help myself but say something.
there were 3 real spats. probably lasted 20mins or so.
Ahhhhh ! So did you have the right person in your cross-hairs ? Did you come right out and ask her? Please....IMNTK !
IMNTK = Inquiring Minds Need To Know. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Oh dear. Or maybe it was a suicide. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) Are you sure it wasn't a suicide ?
OK, now it's my turn. BPOE ?
Hahahahahaa. Of course. LOL
Nice hat.
So you have dead seagulls, and my porch is full of salamanders. Every year these little guys come on to the porch. They will sit motionless all day.....and then just disappear.
Well one little guy on the side deck....was there from about 7 in the morn until Sawdust came home at 6. I said ....come see. (I had looked 5 minutes before he got home and he was still there). Of course....he was gone. Weird.
There will be more....I'll take pics. The yard criminal has NO interest in them at all. He walked right over....no ON one.
HAHHAHAHAAAAA. Awwww....poor little guy. I wonder if the other cats laugh and call him four eyes. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
Michel wrote:
ohhh...
I just saw a lot of seagull feathers in my front yard, looks like a coyote just got a snack.
I once saw a falcon kill a pigeon - it was VERY cool. The falcon grabbed the pigeon and flew as fast as he could towards a window - then at the last second let go and swooped straight up - the pigeon was pushed into the window at "break neck" speeds.
The facon swooped back and started to munch on the dazed pigeon leaving a pile of feathers.
It was right next to the main cafeteria at university right at lunch time ... the crowd was split 50/50 between the "that was the coolest thing ever" and "that's gross" crowd.
Michel wrote:
I saw a falcon intercepting a pigeon too once, it was quite amazing.
I was in the "that was the coolest thing ever" camp by the way.
Sigh, could't found any inspiration for tomorrow. I bought banana and baby carrots, not sure it's the lightest thing to bring. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif[/img]
where are you headed??
Michel wrote:
Elfin lake, 8 hours snowshoeing, have to wake up at 5, nothing is prepared as usual lol this is my relaxing week end... (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
The first part of teh trail looks tough - climb several hundred meters right away. After that it looks great. I think i may have hiked this trail but from the other side.
Enjoy !!
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I did the Elfin lakes trail before snowshoes were invented. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. wrote:
I did the Elfin lakes trail before snowshoes were invented. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif[/img]
[span class="body"]How long have snowshoes been around?
Snowshoes have been used for thousands of years. The current belief is that snowshoes developed in central Asia some 6,000 years ago.[/span]
Looking good for a 7,000 year old woman!!
Several hundred meters of climbing fro the beginning? Wouhou... stuff is prepared. I assume I should go to bed, to get up at 5 [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif[/img]
Probably wise to get some sleep.
Bring some breakfast cereal - something moderately healthy good for snaking on.
I am a little envious - have a great time.
[SPAN class=body]How long have snowshoes been around?
Snowshoes have been used for thousands of years. The current belief is that snowshoes developed in central Asia some 6,000 years ago.[/SPAN]
Looking good for a 7,000 year old woman!!
Erm....um....well...that's true. But let me tell you.....I don't look a DAY over 6999. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
Erm....um....well...that's true. But let me tell you.....I don't look a DAY over 6999. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
Agreed ... not one day over ... heck i would have even pegged you under 6,500
Really ????? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c018.gif" border=0]
P.C. wrote:
Really ????? [img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c018.gif[/img]
sure ... (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif)
van_guy wrote:
P.C. wrote:
Really ????? [img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c018.gif[/img]
sure ... (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif)
gnite PC - I'm off to bed - honestly you don't look a day over 6,500
lol You sweeeeet TALKER.
On that note, I'm off to bed. (http://i41.tinypic.com/2m5cr3l.jpg)
Goodnight vg...and Michel[/DIV]
Get a room you two ! (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Thanks M.
Oh boy, I did the AM-PM with the alarm clock...
Well not too bad, still have time to clean and shave
yeah you got to be looking clean shaven for the volcano
But I would prefer to [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Other/9.gif[/img]
I slept in till 9AM WOW
Lol yesterday I read 7000 years old woman and didn't have any problem with that. Either I was too tired and just probably read too much archaeology stuff [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif[/img]
You gotta pay attention around these parts or you miss a lot.
P.C. wrote:
I did the Elfin lakes trail before snowshoes were invented. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) --
I just read this as I did the Effin lakes trail.
Don't have my contact lenses in yet. LOL
LOL. I think I've done those trails as well.
I have spent the whole day scanning some ancient negatives. And I mean ancient. I think they may have been something my mom might have brought from her home when she married ???? It's possible, that some of them might even be her father when he was younger.
They are of extremely bad quality, so I've had to fart around at great length with each image to actually get any degree of clarity....and I use the term loosely. So out of the whole day, I have only 8 'acceptable' images. (so far)
Sounds like you had a great time Michel. What I wouldn't give to get ahold of those images. LOL
So your new equipment worked good....and you're happy with it ?
i am back from the hospital, and am now watching and recording ladyhawk. woot...
Cracks in the cargo box. Yakima warranty is null because there are scratches on the roof suggesting that we hit something (totally possible), or maybe the box could have been overloaded (also possible).
MrLM to repair with ABS cement instead of paying a technician $60 an hour to do it.
I'm just making a fleeting visit.
Gopher wrote:
I'm just making a fleeting visit.
<waves at gopher as he runs by>
Thats too bad LM.. I despise dealing with companies due to warranties, they always seem to get around actually dealing with them.
ABS Cement? Is that the stuff used to join plastic pipes together? Let us know how that works out.
Well, I went out to get some new light tubes and possibly a couple of more crawfish. I have just now come back with a new multimeter to put in my toyota as a spare and a couple of small headed wire brushes. Never made it to the fish store.
Oh Russ. I think that Starfish needs to issue you a purchase order for each and every item you buy. If there's no PO, you can't buy it!
Russ wrote:
ABS Cement? Is that the stuff used to join plastic pipes together? Let us know how that works out.
--
Exactly. There's also an automotive ABS product called Replast made by Wurth. Haven't found a supplier yet and my emails to the company in Mississauga have gone unanswered.
You mean from money that was collected for repairs/improvments ? That's unusual that they would return it at all. Not bad, not bad at all.
Dont worry Michel.. they will get you some other way just to make up for it. Have faith, lol
a believer in what ?
i am even more confused by your response to my question..
ahhh ok I blame my stupidity pills for making me so dense... speaking of which it is time to take 2 more of the damn things. side effects stupidity fuzzy thinking nausea and severe drowsiness, benefits little to no pain.
Winnie Cooper got married this week. Apparently I'm the only person at UBC who knows who Winnie Cooper and watched the show.
What's next they won't know who Doogie Howser is? lol
They don't know the orginal Saved by the Bell either.
And shudders they only know MacGyver as McGruber or Cheers, Wings etc.
Young kids need to be cultured more.
You are heading down to washington state to look for fossils? For sure? I though You were joking.
HAve fun!
Yes....have fun....and don't forget the TUMS.
Michel wrote:
Weather forecast is getting worse for Washington State, but still acceptable outside of Saturday in most areas I have found to search for petroglyphs. Looks like it's gonna be Dennis for lunch for the next 4 days or so.
Perhaps too late to ammend any plans - but I know there are some AMAZING tree fossils between Vancouver and Seattle. I don't know exactly where they are - but I've heard they are very close to I5.
If you are interested I could find some info on them.
BTw I have a copy of a book on West Coast Fossils - but covers only Vancouver island - I'd be happy to lend it to you.
Love and kisses to all the readers of this post.
Browsing through past pics is good inspiration. (some more inspiring than others....but inspiring none the less)
So when are you off ?
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/1.gif) I've never understood vandalism. Where exactly is the joy in this.
That's really too bad. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
So true Michel. Same thing happened with the Horne Lake Caves over here. I came across an old Beautiful B.C. from my parents place...I think it was from the 60's. There was a story in there about the caves and a ton of incredible pics. The caves don't look like that any more.
I don't think we revere our parks and wilderness as much as they do in other places it seems. It's a shame....some kinds of vandalism can be cleaned up, restored or whatever....but things that are thousands of years old, are just gone forever.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
I wonder what causes such lack of respect...but it seems to be epicemic with a lot of young people....and some not so young too I guess.
Looks like the beginnings of a decent day....nice sunrise. I have put in a special request. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Hope it holds.
Mate de coca AND gun powder tea......holy smokes !!!!!! Be careful...lol....you'll surely have a lead foot this morning....and start your day off with a big fat speeding ticket. I think with that kind of ammo, you could make it to the border in 7 minutes. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Safe journey Michel.
*sun is coming up nicely here. The seals sound like they are at the bottom of my driveway....noisly lil fellers.
lol...now THERE'S a vision. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a010.gif" border=0] .
Michel wrote:
Bah, a few books to leave at the public library and I'm on my way.
So long and behave kids. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Other/10.gif[/img]
Michel,
Have a great trip sorry to hear about the vandalism.
I will have a look for some info about the fossil trees and post it here.
Good luck with the Glyphs
This isn't what i was looking for but there is a petrified forest park
[a href="http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/maps/Ginkgo%20Petrified%20Forest%20State%20Park.pdf"]
http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/maps/Ginkgo%20Petrified%20Forest%20State%20Park.pdf[/a]
[a href="http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=ginkgo+petrified+forest%2Fwanapum+recreational+area"]http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=ginkgo+petrified+forest%2Fwanapum+recreational+area[/a]
[a href="http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=ginkgo+petrified+forest%2Fwanapum+recreational+area&pageno=2"]http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=ginkgo+petrified+forest%2Fwanapum+recreational+area&pageno=2[/a]
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[span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"]Michel wrote:[/span][br style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"][span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"]lol I shall paint an open shark mouthful of teeth with angry eyes on the hood of my Echo. [/span]
I wasn't going to post this here but since it is "nothing interesting to say ..."
I had heard that a duck's quack does not echo - but alas it appear to be a myth ...
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Does_the_quack_of_a_duck_echo
Claim: A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why. [/p] Status: False. [/p] The myth [/p] A duck's quack certainly does echo around in a reverberation chamber, so a duck's quack does echo, which leads to the most interesting question. Why did the myth arise? There are a few possible explanations that I can think of: [/p] [/p][ul][li] The quack does echo, but it is usually too quiet to hear. When you want to hear an echo, you usually make a very loud noise to make sure the reflection can be heard. But a duck quacks too quietly, so the reflection is too quiet to hear. [/li][li] Ducks don't quack near reflecting surfaces. You need a large reflecting surface, a mountain or building for the sound to reflect off. Maybe ducks don't hang around reflecting surfaces. [/li][li] It is hard to hear the echo of a sound which fades in and fades out. [/li][/ul]As with many myths it's hard to say how or why they got started but this myth has been "busted" in several scientific experiments. [/p] Another view: [/p] Mine certainly do - however, they are CALL DUCKS. I don't know if that makes a difference. [/p] Another view: [/p]A team at Sanford University recently did some research to get to the bottom of the problem with the help of willing volunteer, Daisy the duck. They found that a duck's quack does echo, but it is quite hard to hear the echo because of the quality of the quack sound. A sound that fades in and out (like a duck quack) makes an echo which can become mixed up with the original sound being made. This means it is hard to distinguish one from the other. [/p]The other reason the myth may have arisen is because you don't often find ducks hanging around places where you commonly get echoes, like cliffs on a beach, or large cathedrals! [/p] [/p][h3][a name="In_a_way_you're_rong._A_ducks_quack_would_echo_if_in_a_hall_that_echos" class="h2heading h3" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] In a way you're wrong. A ducks quack would echo if in a hall that echos [/a][/h3]
Well BBC was just showing a documentary about the Tropic of Capricorn and its environment. Wow Bolivia in the Andes.
Then Northern Exposure was on tv. ah if I could only travel more.
I am not able to be here very often at the moment.
Ginkgo, yes that's what I thought. I was there yesterday on my way back as it was on my list. Some petroglyphs indeed. Not a lot as usual in Washington States, so I walked the interpretive trail. Petrified wood in concrete cages. Quite pathetic but it seems necessary to make sure people don't steal the few pieces left. Well at least I finally visited it, as it was probably the 3rd time I pass in front of it on my way to Yellowstone and Glacier (Montana) and never stopped. Didn't took pics. Better stuff seen repetitively in Arizona, including just 3 months ago.
All right - well too bad about the cages ... good to know that it lacks that Je ne sais quoi (that's french you know - but I had to get my 10 year old to help me with the spelling)
I really have nothing interesting to say...
I shower at 6:30am. If I put my hair up in a clip, it is still wet at 9:00 pm when I take my hair down.
Hi Lil Me ! I think wet hair is quite interesting. Well....not really, but .....
I miss you a ton....hope things are going well at your job. Do you own the place yet ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
LOL. Hiya P.C.
I miss you too.
I have nothing really big planned today.. but I have to go down and attempt a start on my truck box.
Whats the secret with teh constantly wet hair LM? And what job?
Michel wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
Wow Bolivia in the Andes.
Bolivia is something...
I want to go. lol
On a funny note. I got back the poli sci term paper and the comment on the back was "you have a future as a writer and political critic." .... ya don't say.... lol
Russ wrote:
Whats the secret with teh constantly wet hair LM? And what job?
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Hey Russ. I'm out of the home office and managing an office for a local contractor. There's a ton to do and not enough hours in the day. Plus, today the boss' briefcase was stolen out of his truck while he was eating lunch. We've lost customer invoices, bills payable and customer contacts- including the addresses and phone numbers for jobs later this week. D'oh!
Michel wrote:
Indeed, rock art of 4500 years old, discovered a century ago, and suddenly huge vandalism. Some people are so f*cked up, they're a bunch of idiots.
Although not as old as the rock art you are talking about ... I visited the Sagrida de Familla (below) and as you walked up the narrow staircases to the turrets the walls were covered with people's names scratched into the stone ... I think 100 years ago people would think you would ROT in HELL for defacing the house of God now they just don't think ...
I really am not into Churches or architecture - but this was truly AMAZING ... if you are ever near Barcelona - you owe it to your self to stop in.
(http://image58.webshots.com/58/1/97/92/2370197920084965125OAuEVp_fs.jpg)
Lil Me wrote:
Hey Russ. I'm out of the home office and managing an office for a local contractor. There's a ton to do and not enough hours in the day. Plus, today the boss' briefcase was stolen out of his truck while he was eating lunch. We've lost customer invoices, bills payable and customer contacts- including the addresses and phone numbers for jobs later this week. D'oh!
This sounds like something that would happen to me or my brother... good luck! Should make the week interesting to say the least.
Well, Im having to brainstorm what Im doing with the second gastank on my truck now... its not quite sitting the way I want it to.
Thank god Im in a garage, it looks a wee bit wet out there.
Michel wrote:
snowing here. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif[/img]
WHAT!?! Wheres here thereabouts?
I just took starfishies snow tires off yesterday. If it snows anywhere NEAR her car.. she tends to bump a curb or something, not another car.. yet. Not that Im insinuating anything of course.. lol.
Good morning. It's snowing here too. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/verschiedene/g025.gif" border=0]
My computer is driving me round the bend.
Morning Gopher!
Gopher wrote:
My computer is driving me round the bend.
Good.. someone is coming to meet me. Im already around the bend with my damn computer. Im seriously currently looking into apple laptops with the dual processor doohickey program.. for a windows window (hee hee I like that term). My current laptop of 7 months of age is very close to sailing off my back balcony to join the impact spot of my last two printers and one of my desktop monitors. Dont buy HP laptops. Especially ones with that vista virus.
Good afternoon every one, i woke up at 0600 6 am this morning took one look out the window saw the rain went straight back to bed... 8 am reawoke took one look out the window saw the snow and lauighed out loud and thought to my self nice april fools day gift from the angels above... bleeding snow... i thought about posing that on the forums but figured some folks would think i was trying a april fools day on them... anyways.. no computer issues this week... just a slow machine.. it can not encode record and play games at the same time like some of my better ones could.. this one can only do one task :(... ahh well with dual core chipsets being as cheap as 75 to 225 canadian one can build a competent machine for cheap... its all the other dodads that cost u money russ... as for vista.. i hate it, and will continue to use xp home or pro untill they release the nesest version of their OS in fall of this year...
Russ before u chuck ur machine off the balcony think of idiots like me who woud love to have ur junk to tinker around with... and if its functional no sense juking it... i am no fan of HP or Dell, but they r not half bad pc's when it comes down to it... acer is not bad either, thugh acers customer support could be better.
i am always looking for computer parts cases mobo chipsets ram etcetra.. sometimes ni piece together a machine and make 20 to 50 dollars off them.. sometimes i just blow them up and cook em out just like a russ brbq turkey deepfry lol...
homemoding and oclocking is a exspencive hobby...
ohh yess some very good news .. who wants join me for saki and sushi... my live is 100 percent normal and functional once more.. my health is not yet optional to returning to work.. but i am healthy enough to be alowed to have a small nip or a single pint again... waaahooo
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Good morning Russ.
What projects are you up to today ?
lol....
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Michel wrote:
lol we have to [span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline;"]drive[/span] there? That's nonsense ! Pollution ! Ahhh the logic of BC...
No blue box here, just collective bins. So it shall go with paper or corrugated box??? Hmmm should I stop drinking apple juice? Zazeese ze kwestchune...
Well thanks for the link, looks like I'll carry on to pollute and pay a disgusised tax/fine for pollution. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif[/img]
Wow I'm late more than ever. Damn cartoons !
Most grocery stores like safeway will take them as returns as well... not just the bottle depot. I was using that as an example. Thats where I go cause I always end up having a garbage full of empties every few weeks.
Morning missy PC!
The project for today.. is to pack up and head to vic for a seminar tomorrow. Tour around the lovely victoria tonight. See what mischief that Starfishie and Russ can get up to.
Ahh. Sounds like fun. I'm sure if there's trouble to be found, you'll find it. LOL
You probably shouldn't charge them though. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
They're selling 200year old castles on craigslist Hungary and they've stopped using euros for prices.
People are saying it was better under János.
I probably could buy the entire village, I'd be more interested in restoring the church, looks like it needs some work.
lol.
I should be dead if you read blood pressure correctly...
Unbelievable that this is all stress related.
I don't think I'll live too long.
You do stress about some of the weirdest things. Lighten up.
I'm trying.
You're not trying hard enough. You have to try until the blood vessels on your temples pulse. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Evening from the Empress!
Im playing on the free internet currently.
Good night.. few bottles of wine.. great dinner.
<sigh> early night for this damn seminar tomorrow.. otherwise it would be a LONG night, lol.
Woohooooo Russ.....the Empress ??? Wow ! La Te Da !
body found at Pacific Spirit Park...
See around campus then. lol
You know girls at UBC?... lol
Okay... Gordon Campbell.... hahaha j/k
Like .... naked ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif)
hahaha
Well it is Gordon Campbell after all. Never saw a party he didn't like.
Update on the murder. Apparently it seems to be that the woman killed was Peter Ladner's sister...
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Oh dear. Michel= Peter Ladner (or his twin brother)
Have a great weekend, Russ. Good times!
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So, in starting the revolution I've started a vanguard party and we're going to take over the world.
I had a great weekend. Went to see Oklahoma on Saturday (Community Theatre)....not what I would have considered my cup of tea, but a friend was in it, so we went, and we were pleasantly surprised. It was super....a lot of talented people.
Then today, I spent the whole day in the garden, and accomplished twice what I thought I would.
I'm so easily amused. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
How was everyone else's weekend ?
P.C. wrote:
How was everyone else's weekend ?
Fear and loathing in Vancouver, minus the drugs.
Went for a 3hr bike ride, didn't help, brought on more frustration.
Yesterday I had my long postponed Christmas dinner.
Good Afternoonie Everyone!
How do you postpone Xmas din din Gopher? Hello by the way!
Well, Did my course in Victoria.. had a good stay in teh Empress PC.. lol.
Raced out of there and made it from downtown victoria to the parksville area in about 2 hours.. luckily no slow minivans going over the Malahat this time. Had my mothers Birthday dinner.. with deep fryed turkey of course and a rotisserie ham. Good to see all the people, and managed to make it there just in time to see everyone sitting down. As for my grandparents.. my grandmothers is.. yeah. She wont be around much longer. A few months at most... it was the hardest thing in the world to see. My Grandfather isnt in the best of shape as well.
But at least I managed to get my fix of J&L Drive in.. lol.
Overall my weekend was good.
I am wondering who poured when Michelle Obama had tea with the Queen.
Aww. Sorry to hear about your Grandma Russ. It's a hard thing to watch. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
Gopher wrote:
Yesterday I had my long postponed Christmas dinner.
That is a little tardy Gopher.
Mr Sawdust is cringing...I have just told him that I hate the colour of the house (which we just painted not too long ago and which he already knew). So, I've decided to compromise, and repaint just the trim. This still made him cringe. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
oh dear... I feel for the Sawman
I've just seen a magpie with a very long, hooked beak. Does anyone know if this is a sub-species?
oh dear... I feel for the Sawman
Now wait a minute. First, I'd be doing the painting. And second, the colour we painted the house was not my choice...and I said right from the get-go, that I didn't like it. Why I let that one slide by, I'll never know....Sawdust is good with colour like Michel is good with colour.
I'm still with Sawdust in solidarity on this one, even though I'm a known mamma's boy.
Well, Sawdust is fully on board now. I re-did the workshop trim while he was at work yesterday and it was the first thing he noticed when he got home. (thought I'd start somewhere small, in case he didn't like it) He loved it.
cool happy clams.
Umm. Yea sure. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/n020.gif" border=0]
What colour, P.C.? Will it be visible on google earth?
Hahahahah. LOL
Neighbours on either side of us show up on Google Earth....but not us. It's like we're not here. I could paint it neon pink....and GE would never know.
*imagines PC finding her house on Google Earth and getting all excited*....
Oh just wait PC, Google Street view will find you eventually. :P
I've just wasted a nice spring morning half-spring cleaning my bedroom (the other half can wait).
I've just realized that I accept responsibility for everyone else's problems and try to manage and solve problems that are totally external to me.
lol!
Well if Michel needs to lose weight, I apparently found the magical pill. The numbers I'm dropping is mind blowing people away it seems. Although I'm the super modest one, so I'm like "its nothing really..."
I do a 30km bike ride with my bike too now, so I'll look unrecognizable soon.
lol. Me too. What's your secret? Just bike riding?
My secret is working full-time at a desk. I haven't been to the gym in eons, and my strength has suffered, but I've lost 8 lbs in the last month.
Lil Me wrote:
lol. Me too. What's your secret? Just bike riding?
My secret is working full-time at a desk. I haven't been to the gym in eons, and my strength has suffered, but I've lost 8 lbs in the last month.
I haven't fully done the bike everyday routine yet, but I'm getting there. Well I walk at least 5km a day on a slow day, and I eat tiny portions and only 3x a day. I also buy all my food at the grocery store. Some people do 'splurge' days, I don't understand that. You should find a routine that works for you and that you like doing it. You're suppose to gradually go off that splurge-ness and not go completely cold turkey.
Then again, I don't follow strict eating rules, I lost all this weight and I never gave up the beer. lol Also I'm pretty used to massive weight swings, so getting to where I am now never was seen as difficult for me. Its the next leg, where I have to start curtailing things.
Lil Me...I can't imagine where you could find 8 pounds to lose off your wee body.
I was just outside, and I got bombed by two humming birds. I mean...they literally crashed into me. They were scrapping over who got to the feeder first. For such tiny little things, they sure make a lot of noise. *Michel...please insert humming bird noise here*
*Gophie. I know I'm going to miss you again today, as I'm off to town. So...[FONT size=4]HI ![/FONT]
Floup floup floup ? No no no.....that's not how they sound. I was counting on you...you're the best sound guy around.
Those hummingbirds sure do move quickly. *crash*
Lil Me.....you'd have gone into cardiac arrest. It was so fast...a flurry to the solar plexus I tell ya.
*is anyone finding a real lag trying to post here ?
Yeah, I just got locked out of DS for a few minutes.
I can't imagine that the hummingbird beaks are very sharp but....I'd be terrified!
Me too. I've noticed it a lot the last few days. As if things aren't slow enough here. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
I just posted a new thread, but it didn't fly.
The humming birds were like getting bumped by a moth. I thought of you immediately.....lol.
At least this time, I know it's not my computer.
Anyways....good luck tomorrow Miss Me. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
P.C. wrote: [div style="font-style: italic;"] I was just outside, and I got bombed by two humming birds. I mean...they literally crashed into me. They were scrapping over who got to the feeder first. For such tiny little things, they sure make a lot of noise. *Michel...please insert humming bird noise here*[/div]
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Lil Me wrote:
Yeah, I just got locked out of DS for a few minutes.
I can't imagine that the hummingbird beaks are very sharp but....I'd be terrified!
Humming bird beaks are somewhat flexible.
I had a boss who had a rather silly HB try to get nectar out of a button on his jacket. The jacket was red and we were out in the hills (hillilly HB) anyway he saw the little beak flex as it bumped into the end of the button.
Those little [A href="mailto:bast@rds"]bast@rds[/A] used to scare the tar out of me. I'd be hanging on to a cliff face and they would appear out of now where. They are pretty stinking loud up close and personal.
Oh Michel....have a wonderful trip. The bears are awake in our neck of the woods. They're everywhere !
I'll find out if SD is hiding any other talents while you're gone. I bet there's so much we don't know....Like how he balances that giant head on his shoulders. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Happy (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/21.gif) Michel!
I am happy that we have decided to hire someone to repaint the trim on the second story dormer and the peak of the house. I'm usually pretty stingey about hiring people to do something I can do myself...but in the long run, this will be cheaper. I don't ever want to do that scaffolding thing again. (at least that high)
I am feeling my age.
I've become a zombie and I'm hungry, look out, here comes the invasion. ;)
I am feeling my age.
Poor Gophie. What's hurtin today ? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/e045.gif" border=0]
That was yesterday, I'm feeling sub-90 today.
Not bad. I'm still in screaming pain with a toothache.
Far be it from me to suggest that you see a dentist, o brave odontophobe.
It's inevitable. I'll have to see about a 2nd mortgage on the house.
Oh, it's obviously cheap for you.
Sure. Cheap like half a dozen diamond bracelets.....or an addition on my house that would double it's size.
Ah, THAT cheap.
Gophie.....what's happened to your avatar ?
Oh dear....gotta run Gophie. Have a wonderful day !
Making a personal mental note for myself of never hiring another American student...
what have a done. lol
Um. This is in respect to hiring someone at your new job?
Let me remind you- you were at times upset that people made certain assumptions about you based on the fact that you were "American", without taking the time to find out whether these assumptions were true.
Yes....good reminder.
What job has someone who's worked for a week, do the hiring ?
This isn't the job I've had for a month, its the school "office" job, you'll know what that is. The 4 of us who hired her saw her resume, I knew what kind of person she'd be. Her resume screams this type of beyond optimistic super proud to be an American fight the progressive cause type, or you don't have a personal photo of yourself with Obama.
I asked the usual question I get asked "why did you come to UBC?" I never ever actually answer this question because its beyond anyone who wasn't born in my area's comprehension, so I make something up about wanting to see whales, trees and riding a bike to the beach lol. I asked her this question and she spammed my fb wall with "reasons why she's American and why she's proud to be an American" which gives me a headache, an upset stomach, and drives me to drink. lol
Other than that, she's great and I can't wait to work with her for 2009-2010 year.
I've just unearthed a photo of my great-grandparents.
Oh WOW Gophie ! How did you come across this ? I can see pics of mine from articles on the web....but nothing from the family's 'personal affects'.
SD....there's nothing wrong with being proud of where you came from. Many people are. Even many people who came from nothing. I've never considered it to be a flaw.
P.C. wrote:
Oh WOW Gophie ! How did you come across this ? I can see pics of mine from articles on the web....but nothing from the family's 'personal affects'.
I found some old photo albumns I'd not seen before. They're full of interesting stuff.
Lucky ! Sounds like a treasure.
Forgot to ask.....is there bits of info written on the backs ? After going through some old pics of mom and dads, where nothing is written, I have learned that it's a good idea.
Bits written on the back of some of them, I'm emailing them around the world trying to get other relatives to come up with their versions of who's who. What's most striking are the funny clothes they're all wearing (especially the women) and the fact that (understandably, I suppose) they're all surrounded by antiques.
lol ...Surrounded by antiques....imagine that....lol
There was an era, that rich little boys posed for pictures in velvet dresses. Like to know more about that.
We all are representative of where we come from in some way or another, I'm more small a- then big A. I always use this TS Elliot quote: "It is self-evident that St. Louis affected me more deeply than any other environment has ever done. I feel that there is something in having passed one's childhood beside the big river, which is incommunicable to those people who have not. I consider myself fortunate to have been born here, rather than in Boston, or New York, or London."
He never went back, neither did Mark Twain, Hunter S Thompson, Bill Bryson, Johnny Depp etc. We all left the area, did our own thing.
I just received an e-vite to a baby shower that the mother-to-be is throwing for herself.
If you plan on taking a gift, maybe you could send it over and she can wrap it. After you ask her what's ok to buy her of course.
Ahhh....there's your post about your trip. I thought I'd seen it, but then couldn't find it. Can't wait for pics.
(are ya sure the Bisons were fighting ?) (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
P.C. wrote:
If you plan on taking a gift, maybe you could send it over and she can wrap it. After you ask her what's ok to buy her of course.
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The e-vite had a detailed list of what she needed, plus a link to a Babies R Us gift registry.
I kid you not.
Hi Michel!!!!
The e-vite had a detailed list of what she needed, plus a link to a Babies R Us gift registry.
I kid you not.
Really ? lol
What do you think about that ?
I get her a set of wrenches. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
This guy ?
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I love Humphrey Bear. He is without a doubt one of my faves.
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P.C. wrote:
What do you think about that ?
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Tacky, tack, tack, tacky....
But I REALLY like the girl who is doing this. She is really sweet. I'm sure she has not idea that she's doing anything wrong by throwing herself a baby shower.
lol. Maybe someone should email her.
[A href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_baby-shower-planning-and-etiquette_1642.bc"]http://www.babycenter.com/0_baby-shower-planning-and-etiquette_1642.bc[/A]
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Hmmm. Looks like 'the times...they are a-changing.
"You can send traditional invitations through the mail or e-mail invitations.
In addition to including the basic who, what, where, when, and RSVP instructions on the invitation, it never hurts to spell out the theme of the shower. If the expectant parents are registered anywhere for baby gear, it's fine to mention that, too. Or you can offer registry information when guests RSVP."
WOW....I didn't even know there were pink bison. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Good pic !!
I wonder why everyone ignores the title of this thread and posts something interesting.
because, when you think about it, life is really a bunch of nothing interesting's to say, I guess. lol
You come home, who do you talk to first? Dog, cat, partner, tv, a photo, someone on the phone. "How was your day" - "it was okay, somebody left their microwave dinner in the microwave too long and it exploded" *said with no expression*, yours? etc etc. lol life is nothing but a bunch of nothing interesting to say's. hahaha
lol
reminds me of the traffic jam in Week End.
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ScGLdfqdYo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ScGLdfqdYo[/a]
Sportsdude wrote:
because, when you think about it, life is really a bunch of nothing interesting's to say, I guess. lol
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Excellent observation, SD
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Camping was good this weekend.. lots of food, really hot actually, windy only saturday morning but cleared up to lots of sun later.
I finally finished my truck box.. Ill put up a few pics later just cause Im happy with how it turned out. Thats what I been doing for the last few weeks for about 10 hours a day in case anyones been wondering where I was...
Good job Russ....look forward to seeing your creation.
I really do have nothing interesting to say.
Aww. I bet that's not true Gophie.
Well, I'm off to dug some uninteresting holes in the ground to lay my patio stones into.
Are the stones uninteresting as well?
60 Democrats
40 Republicans
and the workers own a majority stake in Chrysler and GM.
Poli Sci department here doesn't like leftists and anarchists. I know 3 and myself who recieved really grades that are unwarranted from this one prof.
Really what grades. Really good grades...really bad grades....really odd grades....????
Really odd grades. He grades the finals, but I won't personally see what he graded on it until UBC gives back all my final exam papers after I graduate. So we have no idea what he did. The grade I got was no where near what I've done in that class. He almost failed my friend, and a couple other people I know. Its just odd, he's odd, the department is odd. The department had a huge sexual harassment case in the 90s, shook up the place, but in general the department is a strange beast.
Then again I'm in the only department that cares about you. I could go golfing or whatever with my profs if I wanted to. lol
Well....a sexual harassment case from maybe 20 years ago should be left to die a natural death. lol
So...if you don't know what he's graded you on....what part of the grade he gave you, dissatisfies you. I'm confused.
woah, I look awesome.
I'm in Geography not Poli Sci and this is 200 level which never will see the light of day to grad schools.
Now basically the highest grade in german lit 300 level class on the other hand. massive gpa boost haha
I've got to somehow get a Geography grade as high as the Germ lit grade, might be impossible though.
Sorry to interupt your love fest with yourself....but I'm still confused about what you were on about with your grade.
*I'll be back in a moment. There are men beating down my door to go out with me. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c018.gif" border=0]
lol I'm back from partying and the 'girls' aka SD groupies are slowly figuring out they live in my world basically as I am everywhere. haha
Anyway I did my usual amusing antics, and trying to turn every dance I could think of into salsa equivalent.
Body by Jake Canadian version went well I must say.
what grades?
The prof is a mean person who lives in a cave bitching about undergrads, what else is new, but he has a tendency to hate on people and their views.
A cat jumping into boxes. hilarious
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P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Sorry to interupt your love fest with yourself....but I'm still confused about what you were on about with your grade.[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]*I'll be back in a moment. There are men beating down my door to go out with me. [img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c018.gif[/img] [/div]
Ah yes miss PC, this is a normal thing is it not? lol.
Well, packing packing. Went to Costco and then EB Games. Bought a number of games to keep my little brain occupied.
At costco they have the new sirloin burger.. mmm. REALLY good, and big! The double thick patty burger with cheese, lettuce and tomatos, fries, and a drink for 5.99. WELL worth it. I couldnt finish it.
Russ wrote:
At costco they have the new sirloin burger.. mmm. REALLY good, and big! The double thick patty burger with cheese, lettuce and tomatos, fries, and a drink for 5.99. WELL worth it. I couldnt finish it.
Mr PL tried that at the Burnaby Costco and he said that it didn't taste good. It looked SO good though. Maybe the downtown one is better and it depends on location?
I saw that burger when I was at Costco on Sunday. I was tempted, but was in a hurry and it wasn't quite meal time.
MrPL's grandma dropped by and we now have 4 loaves of bread, a huge bag of bagels, a bag of these thin hamburger buns and lots of weight watcher cookies/biscuits. She got them from a friend who made them fresh or something. I don't remember her story.
Nice! I'd like a gramma like that.
Unfortunatelt both my grammas are in assisted living and not allowed to use stoves.
I've uncovered another dark, sinister plot.
AMEX really doesn't want you to pay off your bill.
Just noticed that they didn't print my total balance ($272.02) on the bill stub- just the minimum payment ($10.00). Had to hunt around for the rest of the bill, which I'd already filed, before I could pay.
Lil Me wrote:
AMEX really doesn't want you to pay off your bill.
Just noticed that they didn't print my total balance ($272.02) on the bill stub- just the minimum payment ($10.00). Had to hunt around for the rest of the bill, which I'd already filed, before I could pay.
Create internet access to your account......you get to view all balances and transactions and pay off your bill. Another benefit is you can set to pay your bill on the last day its due [A href="https://home.americanexpress.com/home/mt_personal_cm.shtml?"]https://home.americanexpress.com/home/mt_personal_cm.shtml?[/A]
Indeed...paying off the bill would give them less cream to live off.
Actually having a second cup of coffee this morning. I think I tuckered myself out yesterday. Waiting for Home Depot to open so I can find out if the rest of my pavers are in.
Hey Russ....ever done much concrete work ?
I notice your pig slaughter has been on a slow-down lately. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a037.gif" border=0]
P.C. wrote:
[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]Indeed...paying off the bill would give them less cream to live off.[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]Actually having a second cup of coffee this morning. I think I tuckered myself out yesterday. Waiting for Home Depot to open so I can find out if the rest of my pavers are in.[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]Hey Russ....ever done much concrete work ?
Im not allowed control over my accounts anymore. I have left it up to starfishie now. She complains once in a while but I feel better as she is a better shopper than I am by FAR. She actually has coupons and uses all these little deals I cant be bothered with normally. I see the fruits of her labours now. lol.
I havent done much to be honest. We did some on a pad down the back of my house and after seeing how straight I could get that decided that I would get a friend that works with concrete to help or do the work if I ever do something like that again. We did some work inside of my parents suite in teh basement when we discovered that the foundation had settled and there was a slant in that side of the house. We poured self leveling concrete (read EXPENSIVE) but man did it ever turn out good.
Wait I just remembered. We dug a 2 foot by 4 foot hole, dumped a bunch of metal in it for support and mixed concrete in 5 gal pails and poured it in the middle of our yard. We then made a jig and concreted studs sticking up so we could bolt our tube bender to it. We used to have it in the garage and when we would attempt to bend long tubes, they would hit the wall and we would have to unbolt the bender from the floor and rotate it. Whatta pain in the behind. We sold it to the women folk by unbolting the bender when not in use and putting potted plants on the concrete.
I was hoping to get some scoop on pouring into frames...or molds. I want to try to make the same exposed aggregate on the steps to the shop, as the pre-made ones. I was thinking it might be easier than trying to cut them down to size.
I've become really good at shopping over the past few months. I get 10-30 dollars off on groceries because I get the sale stuff. lol
P.C. wrote:
I was hoping to get some scoop on pouring into frames...or molds. I want to try to make the same exposed aggregate on the steps to the shop, as the pre-made ones. I was thinking it might be easier than trying to cut them down to size.[/DIV]
do this...
1. pour your concrete and finish the surface
2. spray coke (as in coca cola) onto the surface....coke works as a retardant
3. hose off surface next day, use a broom to clean off the cement off the aggregate
do this...
1. pour your concrete and finish the surface
2. spray coke (as in coca cola) onto the surface....coke works as a retardant
3. hose off surface next day, use a broom to clean off the cement off the aggregate
Really ? How interesting. What is it retarding ?
Should I be expecting any problems with the molds releasing ? Also....I am not making a smooth finish...I will be embedding pea gravel to make exposed aggregate....hopefully to match the ones I've purchased.
Or are you saying I should add the pea gravel IN to the concrete ?[/DIV]
P.C. wrote:
Really ? How interesting. What is it retarding ?
Should I be expecting any problems with the molds releasing ? Also....I am not making a smooth finish...I will be emb edding pea gravel to make exposed aggregate....hopefully to match the ones I've purchased.
Or are you saying I should add the pea gravel IN to the concrete ?[/DIV][/DIV]
Coke is used to slow the chemical reaction of the cement.
There are commercial form releasing sprays available.......usually purifin base
Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, aggregate and water. For an expose aggregate surface finish, a finisher would hose down the surface to expose the aggregate before the concrete hardens.....it takes experience to know when this can be done without damaging the concrete. A concrete retardant or coke is used by amateurs finishers.
If a particular color of expose aggregate is preferred, then the aggregate is added on the surface and pressed into the wet concrete.
This is how I did in the past.......After I had poured my slab, I smooth finish the surface with additional cement powder, I added the aggregate and worked it into the surface, pushing sand and cement paste up around the new aggregate.....sometimes adding more cement and little water to make it workable. I was adviced to wait until the surface sheen disappear before washing it off.....but I waited like an hour and used a soft broom to clean the surface.
Are you planning to use a mold, with the surface of the mold for shaping the expose concrete face? Never seen it done this way.
Are you planning to use a mold, with the surface of the mold for shaping the expose concrete face? Never seen it done this way.
That's what I was hoping to do. I have a couple areas that require some custom sizes...so I thought it might work if I framed up a few molds to fit.
I was thinking that I could pour them, and then wait until it starts setting up a bit then maybe make a bit of slip to pour on the surface...just enough for the aggregate to stick to. Tamp the aggregate to work it down a wee bit and level it...and ummm...cross my fingers ?
These things always seem so simple in my mind, until reality has a nasty way of complicating it....lol Do you think this method is workable ?[/DIV]
greetings fellow netizens way to complicated to understand agregating coka cola surfacing brooms mops bears facials.. oh my...
any ways its hump day, happy hump day to those now on a Monday - Friday 9 to 5 shifts like me... oh did i mention i have returned to work full time... alarms sounding time for me to go. or i will be late.
is it spelled hump day 2 words or should it be humpday 1 word ?
my health is almost 100 percent. just minor fatigue and the occasional issue of insomnia raising its uncivilized head... no choice but to return to work early even if it does put unneeded stress on my life...
my work insurance agent disavowed my medical claim stating that since my liver is fine i should be fine... i guess they never heard of secondary problems arising from the primary problems ie fatigue insomnia.. those that need to be settled to return to a normal life :( no real appeals process
i can not live on welfare. 610 dollars per month only pays my rent. it wont pay my bills or buy me food. so i am enforced to return to work 1 month b4 i had planned on with my specialist... but beggars can not be choosers my company / employer is understanding on my health issues and alows me to do my duties as i can. with minor modification in them to match my current health..
today is my 3rd shift. i have got to hit the shower. make some tea and then be out the door..
c yah all l8r providing i survive the morning commute of incensed drivers of coffins on wheels who fail to c cyclists the size of a wale :D
P.C. wrote:
That's what I was hoping to do. I have a couple areas that require some custom sizes...so I thought it might work if I framed up a few molds to fit. [/DIV]
OK.....I am totally confuse. Do you mean a mold as like a jello mold or cake mold where you flip the concrete out so the bottom becomes the top surface, or build the edge forms to custom fit the locations? If it's the latter, don't wait until the concrete is set to pour the surface otherwise temperature variations could cause separation in the future.
OK.....I am totally confuse. Do you mean a mold as like a jello mold or cake mold where you flip the concrete out so the bottom becomes the top surface, or build the edge forms to custom fit the locations? If it's the latter, don't wait until the concrete is set to pour the surface otherwise temperature variations could cause separation in the future.
I'm not surprised that I'm confusing you....I have a tendency to do that, because I often don't speak the language that matches what I want to do. What I want to do is....(I'll keep it simple and use a 'square' as my example) I want to build a square frame. (mold ?) Then...pour in the concrete. Then add the pea gravel onto the surface. Release it from the frame, to have a custom sized patio paver. The top will remain the top.
That's a good point about temperature variations. I wasn't thinking to let it set up until hard though....just set up enough, that the stones won't settle too deep.
Am I out of my mind...or is this doable.
I think your method is probably best...but I don't trust my knowledge enough (which is none) to know the consistency of the concrete to allow the proper amount of aggregate to be exposed....and I want it to match. I thought I might have more control, if I applied it to the surface. No ?[/DIV]
just make sure you have enough of of the cement grout around the aggregate to hold them in place
OK. That's why I was wondering if I should mix a thin-set to add to the top. But your explanation makes me realize this might not be a good idea. Thanks for your advice 49er. Now all I need is some sunshine to get out there and get it done. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
You have to pay for air care test ?
Yes Aircare seems to cost 45 $ according to their website, but my inspection was something like 100-150 $. [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff80"]I can't remember well.[/FONT]
Well...are ya sure Metropolis was colourized then ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)[/DIV]
Awww. You didn't enjoy my funny. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
Rats. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Something weird in the air yesterday.
Heckl got in trouble at school for talking trash about someone's mother.
Jeckyl came home in a huff and destroyed his bedroom- turned out he had been threatened by some older kids in the school yard, and he was feeling worried.
Someone lost the key to the bike lock (and noone will admit to it), so MrLM sawed the cable off last night.
*sighs*
Today is a much better day.
I just can't picture it...I just can't. I'm trying, but it's not working....lol. Heckl ?
Anywhere near a full moon ?
*weird. I just had a reply box with no Anti-Spam stopper space.[/DIV]
Heckyl is at the unfortunate age where he's testing his limits.
He had NO IDEA that what he said to his friend was horribly insulting.
Hence the phone call I received at work from the school principal.
And the long conversation that MrLM and I had with Heckyl afterwards.
*sighs* At least he "gets it" now.
Maybe I should have raised tropical fish instead of human kids.
Heckyl is at the unfortunate age where he's testing his limits.
He had NO IDEA that what he said to his friend was horribly insulting.
Hence the phone call I received at work from the school principal.
And the long conversation that MrLM and I had with Heckyl afterwards.
*sighs* At least he "gets it" now.
Maybe I should have raised tropical fish instead of human kids.\
Aww Lil Me.
I think they start testing their limits at two...and I'm not sure exactly when they stop.
It's a tough stage during that stretch when they're neither a little kid any more and only on the cusps of teenagehood. They are trying out new words before they are fully aware of their meaning. That call from the principal still makes your stomach lurch exactly the same as it did when you were a kid.
Toughest of all, is how hard it is for parents....lol. It's really really hard....and no damn instruction manual.
P.C. wrote:
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I just can't picture it...I just can't. I'm trying, but it's not working....lol. Heckl ?
Anywhere near a full moon ?
*weird. I just had a reply box with no Anti-Spam stopper space.[/div]
The affliction is everywhere and there's only one solution, the annihilation of the suburbs.
The affliction is everywhere and there's only one solution, the annihilation of the suburbs.
And this will change the natural processes of a developing mind, how ?
SD wrote:
The affliction is everywhere and there's only one solution, the annihilation of the suburbs.
PC wrote:
And this will change the natural processes of a developing mind, how ?
you're not getting the one liner.
But, in reality, our downfall is the suburbs. H&J sound like they're going to get 'marked' by the suburban kids. These kids never quit until you leave high school.
Michel wrote:
Ah finally the day has arrived... The bizzaro world of Pol Poth... (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
keepoup keepoup
sweep sweep sweep
all in the name of sustainablity and a better future. Everyone will get their own bulldozer and will be able to liberate themselves from the 'little boxes'. Free at last, free at last.
you're not getting the one liner.
But, in reality, our downfall is the suburbs. H&J sound like they're going to get 'marked' by the suburban kids. These kids never quit until you leave high school.
I get it. It just doesn't make any sense.
Suburban life and bullies never make any sense. I've yet to figure out why kids get marked in elementary school and then spend the rest of their secondary lives getting picked on.
Suburban life and bullies never make any sense. I've yet to figure out why kids get marked in elementary school and then spend the rest of their secondary lives getting picked on.
Bullies and kids getting picked on has what to with suburbs ?
Thanks for asking, PC. It's saved me the trouble.
lol.....Hi Gophie !
We're either not going to get an answer...or we're going to get an answer wrapped up in a riddle with a dollop of confusion on top. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Shouldn't that be in the So What's For Lunch thread?
I didn't want anyone to choke on it. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Has everything to do with the suburbs. The isolation, the trapped feeling of bored kids, drug rates among the pupils will be introduced in middle school and sky rocket in high school. Disassociated youths will join gangs as a way to find an identity in the mundane urban landscape. Parents will stay clueless thinking that the problems of the city don't exist in the utopian world of picket fences. There's nothing for kids to do in the Suburbs. They'll develop risky behaviours, drugs/sex/vandalism/gangs etc. Also with the suburbs becoming ethno-burbs, you'll invariably see clashes of culture.
Half of my friends are from PoCo, their friends in high school are dead, meth addicts or in a gang. The friends I know from East Van on the other hand never had these experiences. So called 'bad part of town'.
East Van kids don't get mugged, assaulted and stabbed with a knife as my friends from PoCo have.
I could go on, but I think you'll get the point.
And the counter arguement is 'well in the city there's the drug dealer on the street corner,' well at least you can see that drug dealer, and he's not friends with your son or daughter. In the suburbs, the drug dealer could be playing xbox with your kid in the basement. You've already lost at that point in terms of out of your hands.
Yes, I see what you mean. I was once staying in a very small town in the middle of the sticks, and someone pointed out the local 'den of iniquity' to me - it was just a small patch of grass between a couple of houses! "The young people get up to all sorts of depraved things there," said my guide, "they fornicate, smoke, take drugs and USE LANGUAGE". Which all goes to prove that where there's a will, there's a den of iniquity, be it ever so humble.
Has everything to do with the suburbs. The isolation, the trapped feeling of bored kids, drug rates among the pupils will be introduced in middle school and sky rocket in high school. Disassociated youths will join gangs as a way to find an identity in the mundane urban landscape. Parents will stay clueless thinking that the problems of the city don't exist in the utopian world of picket fences. There's nothing for kids to do in the Suburbs. They'll develop risky behaviours, drugs/sex/vandalism/gangs etc. Also with the suburbs becoming ethno-burbs, you'll invariably see clashes of culture.
If the kids are bored, you can be sure there are parents close by who are not dedicating enough time to parenting. The kind that think they can fill a childs room with electronic toys to be entertained with. If the things that these poor kids are missing out on is hanging around the malls, texting on their gadgets while listening to their ipods, then perhaps they need to broaden their concept of entertainment.
Indeed, whatever happened to marbles and tiddlywinks?
Ah now thats interesting, I wonder if I'm allowed to post that here, but hey I like to live dangerously. Try to stop me DSers.
The "heron" is actually an optical illusion. Seaguls like to stands on the corner of the roof and there's a lightning rod behind them. In the distance, it looks like a heron with his neck streched up.
LOL. What are you on about. [/DIV]
Gopher wrote:
Yes, I see what you mean. I was once staying in a very small town in the middle of the sticks, and someone pointed out the local 'den of iniquity' to me - it was just a small patch of grass between a couple of houses! "The young people get up to all sorts of depraved things there," said my guide, "they fornicate, smoke, take drugs and USE LANGUAGE". Which all goes to prove that where there's a will, there's a den of iniquity, be it ever so humble.
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Suburbs are the child of the town and country movement. Bringing the rural to the city. So you'll see higher rates of kids never leaving the area (rural), bored (rural), and into drugs (rural, but perceived as an urban problem).
P.C. That's all you can do in the suburbs. There's not much to do. If you don't have a car you're trapped in your subdivision, there's no parks etc. Playing sports is only on a team level which means parent supervised, not random pick up games etc. The drug dealers are your friends and not the older guy on the street.
When you get a car, you drive everywhere mainly do to bored. After about 5 or 6 times to a mall you've seen them all for the black hole's that they are to society. If you hang out in malls, you start stealing and getting into fights. If you just go and get back in the car 20mins later, you drive around aimlessly for hours thinking of what to do.
Then the popular kids get drugs involved as they use the lower class kids for drug contacts/mules. This route ends up with DUI's at 17 and always in community college after 10yrs.
The bored kids driving around go to university. They end up doing things like driving really fast and trying to push the limits on rally racing on winding roads because its something exciting in the burbs. Going to malls and squirting people with squirt guns in drive bys, wanting to get in car chases with drunks at the bar, picking locks and stealing stuff in Victoria and so on, playing poker. The parents don't care or know, these parents just care about homework being done, and when its done at 7pm, what else is there.
Or you just watch tv.
Suburbs are the child of the town and country movement. Bringing the rural to the city. So you'll see higher rates of kids never leaving the area (rural), bored (rural), and into drugs (rural, but perceived as an urban problem).
SD, I think this may have been your experience growing up bored in the suburbs.
But to me, kids that are bored, have simply missed out on the basics. That all their entertainment has to be put in front of them, instead of creating their own. Games for one is what they have now. And along with that came the fracturing of the kids on the block working and playing together....learning how to organize, how to be fair, how to support each other etc etc etc. All these lessons are being lost. And what better place than rows and rows of houses with families to get a sense of community.
I raised my kids in the suburbs, and believe me, boredom was not in their vocabulary. They didn't NEED to drive anywhere. Kids actually spent time at each others houses...parents knew their kids friends. A network that is no longer there.
Sports involved neighbourhood kids gathering in whoever had the biggest yard to play ball or badminton or whatever. No fancy equipment....just fun. They worked out their own rules by agreement and learned a ton because of it.
Kids that are bored have just not learned to value their time and their freedom.
Just a follow up of this uninteresting thread :
Michel wrote:
Weird, I think I see a heron downtown standing at the top of an approx 24 floors building...
lol....too funny. Are you trying to say that the herons have packed up and left the suburbs to take up residence in the high rises ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif) [/DIV]
SD...this is isolated.
[img height=224 src="http://www.danheller.com/images/Europe/Scotland/Scenics/road-house-big.jpg" width=383]
This is isolated.
[img style="WIDTH: 387px; HEIGHT: 259px" height=326 src="http://very-bored.com/pics2/housesnowhere/houses-in-middle-of-nowhere-1.jpg" width=473]
This is not isolated. It isn't pretty, but it isn't isolated.
(http://www.urbanphoto.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/suburbs.jpg)
[img style="WIDTH: 403px; HEIGHT: 262px" height=286 src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2856945690_afd8e1ec49.jpg" width=443]
I understand that you have your own perspective on things, but you have to take into consideration more than the physical structure of things before deciding what it really is that isn't working. How we are raising our families is playing a larger role in the breakdown of things than the location of where they are being raised.
I know you are learning things that I don't know about, as I have learned things that you don't know about.
But if one person decides how things should be based on a certain set of experiences or background, it will only serve those with similar experiences or background. I don't believe that serves the greater good. Just my thoughts.
I understand completely what you are talking about P.C., but it sounds like you're explaining the 0-10 age bracket of growing up in an upper middle class suburb and not the 10-20yrs or grade 6-12 and on. I know why parents move to the suburbs to think that its a better place to grow up. Well, yeah sense of community. I grew up on a cul-de-sac, one of my group of neighbours are still alive, she's getting close to 90 now, great woman, she and her husband were like a third set of grandparents to my sister and I.
Everyone in the neighbourhood was was older, out of the 'young families' (which were 3) all had boys my age so my sister never had actual friends in the neighbourhood and had to be driven everywhere to other neighbourhoods. So the ideal of that picture you have of kids playing only happened during the K-grade 5 years, if at all. The world is not Pleasantville that social dynamic maybe happen 3x a year.
Also, the neighbourhood was a place of empty nesters, the houses were built from the 70s. The new developments that the family lives in now is full of 0-10 year olds, but we've created homes where there's no need for social interaction. I don't know my new neighbours, they don't know me. I've lived there since 2005 (and not just me, my parents and so on) (there's 2 girls my age I think living next door, we've basically have waved that's about it). Suburban life is now one of isolation. We created a home that has everything you need, but a neighbourhood that's a living hell as nobody talks to each other. Land of caves.
Regardless of the new social dynamic of suburban tracts like South Surrey/Poco etc, the life of a child changes in Grade 6 (middle school) the ideal you are promoting goes away and never comes back. At grade 6 the 'city environment' suites the now young adult the best. The freedom of movement, walking to the corner shops, taking buses, having some social interaction. Suburbs at this age lead to no social interaction, just a 'he/she needs a car so he/she can visit and do things with friends' - the typical suburban parent- no social development.
That's what I'm harping about basically. Once you leave the elementary school (local) area and move to the middle school (introduced to kids outside of your neighbourhood's class), social cleavages are created and life dramatically changes. This is when 'boredom' hits as you call it and drugs/alcohol and up to no good behaviour starts and the suburban element becomes a hinderance.
This is the social aspect of burbs, I haven't even gotten to the urban sprawl, racial politics, lack of land management, houses on farm land, predominance of cars, unsustainable in the 21st century. In general though, the suburbs are where the progressive dies and regressive reigns. Hence my we need to tear them down and call them for what they are, blight. There's a better way to create more vibrant communities and "ticky tack little boxes" aren't the answer.
What helps as a young kid 0-10 traps them from 10-20.
[FONT size=2]I understand completely what you are talking about P.C., but it sounds like you're explaining the 0-10 age bracket of growing up in an upper middle class suburb and not the 10-20yrs or grade 6-12 and on. I know why parents move to the suburbs to think that its a better place to grow up. Well, yeah sense of community. I grew up on a cul-de-sac, one of my group of neighbours are still alive, she's getting close to 90 now, great woman, she and her husband were like a third set of grandparents to my sister and I.
Everyone in the neighbourhood was was older, out of the 'young families' (which were 3) all had boys my age so my sister never had actual friends in the neighbourhood and had to be driven everywhere to other neighbourhoods. So the ideal of that picture you have of kids playing only happened during the K-grade 5 years, if at all. The world is not Pleasantville that social dynamic maybe happen 3x a year.[/FONT]
This is kind of what I'm talking about. You're basing your opinions of suburbs in general to your negative experience there. Hundreds of thousands of others have a different take on it.
[FONT size=2]Also, the neighbourhood was a place of empty nesters, the houses were built from the 70s. The new developments that the family lives in now is full of 0-10 year olds, but we've created homes where there's no need for social interaction. I don't know my new neighbours, they don't know me. I've lived there since 2005 (and not just me, my parents and so on) (there's 2 girls my age I think living next door, we've basically have waved that's about it). Suburban life is now one of isolation. We created a home that has everything you need, but a neighbourhood that's a living hell as nobody talks to each other. Land of caves. [/FONT]
If suburban life is "now one of isolation", I say it's that's the personal choice of those who live there.
[FONT size=2]Regardless of the new social dynamic of suburban tracts like South Surrey/Poco etc, the life of a child changes in Grade 6 (middle school) the ideal you are promoting goes away and never comes back. At grade 6 the 'city environment' suites the now young adult the best. The freedom of movement, walking to the corner shops, taking buses, having some social interaction. Suburbs at this age lead to no social interaction, just a 'he/she needs a car so he/she can visit and do things with friends' - the typical suburban parent- no social development.
That's what I'm harping about basically. Once you leave the elementary school (local) area and move to the middle school (introduced to kids outside of your neighbourhood's class), social cleavages are created and life dramatically changes. This is when 'boredom' hits as you call it and drugs/alcohol and up to no good behaviour starts and the suburban element becomes a hinderance. [/FONT]
Actually, I thought boredom was your description, but anyway.....Doesn't is make more sense to explore the boredom than to annihilate the suburbs ? Why are they bored. What is it they want to do that they think they can't ?
I'm pretty aware that kids from 0 -10 and 10-20 have different needs and the dynamics of their social lives change. What I'm not convinced of, is that living in the suburbs dictates how socially developed or adjusted a 'child' is.
I'm sure you're aware, that living in the suburbs is not a direct path to becoming a drug addict or partaking in bad behaviour. That's largely to do with upbringing IMO.
Also, I'm not promoting an ideal. I'm saying that getting back to basics with our kids IS the ideal. I'm also not saying that suburbia is utopia.
Exactly what is your alternative ?
Whoa! I missed all the excitement :)
I'm staying out of this debate.
*whistles*
Rats. This place could use a rousing debate. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
What kind of rice does everyone like to cook with?
I won't disagree with anything SD is saying, although I believe he is putting a necessarily negative one-sided spin on the issue.
Some, but not all suburban teens are bored.
A lot of kids have jobs, interests, and healthy social lives.
For white rice, I buy whatever is on sale (usually the Rooster brand at StupidStore).
Sometimes sticky rice.
For brown/read/black rice, I buy whatever is on sale.
Ahhh....bless yer buttons for your input Lil Me. lol
Do you mean brands of rice, or types of rice, purelife ? I use Uncle Toms. It has been my favourite rice for as long as I can remember. I'd be lost if it ever went off the market.
*I don't think he is related to Uncle Ben.
LOL.
But he *might* be related to Uncle Ben. Or Aunt Jemima. Or Betty Crocker.
He might be. I only know he is not related to the Pilsbury Doughboy or Dr. Pepper. The rest are possibilities.
Jolly Green Giant?
LOL
Whoever his kin is, he makes good rice. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
(http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/1/Q/condoleeza_rice.jpg).
OMG......perfect !!!!! [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif" border=0] I don't even want to know if that's sticky rice.
Lil Me wrote:
For white rice, I buy whatever is on sale (usually the Rooster brand at StupidStore).
Sometimes sticky rice.
For brown/read/black rice, I buy whatever is on sale.
Ditto with us at my place. We usually look for the on sale coupons or specials at stupidstore and end up with a big bag of the rooster brand.. which we then put into one of the plastic 5 gal buckets stored in the jam closet.. and bring it up as required. We dont use it that often at my place cause when Im away overseas I tend to eat alot of rice and tire of it quickly.. lol.
North Vancouver and Burnaby.
My alternative isn't really new, pre-60s development. You know, back alley driveways, 100m from a commercial street with shops etc, two streets over there's a park, down the street you can walk to school etc. A community centre in the neighbourhood, block parties, neighbours actually knowing each other, people playing basketball on a public court or tennis etc.
I've only seen this in this city on a non-nice day at the beach, at Oppenheimer Park.
North Vancouver and Burnaby.
My alternative isn't really new, pre-60s development. You know, back alley driveways, 100m from a commercial street with shops etc, two streets over there's a park, down the street you can walk to school etc. A community centre in the neighbourhood, block parties, neighbours actually knowing each other, people playing basketball on a public court or tennis etc.
I've only seen this in this city on a non-nice day at the beach, at Oppenheimer Park.
[/DIV] lol....wouldn't ya know. That's exactly the kind of neighbourhood I grew up in. Back alley driveway, community center (although I never went there in my life) no block parties...although everyone knew everyone. So....what is missing in the neighbourhoods you're talking about.....aside from the back alleys.
Rats Gophie....soon as you get here, and I gotta go. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
How long will you be (if you're still there) ?
Traditional planning basically. I was hoping you'd find a pre-60s or 'Keynesian suburb' photo to use as your counter argument, but instead you went with the mundane which doesn't make sense with your argument. A neighbourhood done right is where you don't need a car or bus to get to business and pleasure/parks activities a short walk which is 5mins max.
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[font face="arial,sans-serif" size="-1"]Avenue de Fontainebleau[/font]
Traditional planning basically. I was hoping you'd find a pre-60s or 'Keynesian suburb' photo to use as your counter argument, but instead you went with the mundane which doesn't make sense with your argument. A neighbourhood done right is where you don't need a car or bus to get to business and pleasure/parks activities a short walk which is 5mins max.
I'm not arguing about what a neighbourhood should look like, because I couldn't tell you. I'm saying, that the problems with youth have less to do with their geographic location than they do with the shift in how we raise them. People raise excellent human beings out of the ghettos, and kids from superb locations turn out like crap. I just can't buy 'good location = upstanding citizen'. It just doesn't work that way.
True, but a lot of neighbourhood+family dynamics+governmental structure on schools have a lot to do with it as well.
you need 2 out of the 3 to succeed or you'll end up a statistic.
Sportsdude wrote:
North Vancouver and Burnaby.
My alternative isn't really new, pre-60s development. You know, back alley driveways, 100m from a commercial street with shops etc, two streets over there's a park, down the street you can walk to school etc. A community centre in the neighbourhood, block parties, neighbours actually knowing each other, people playing basketball on a public court or tennis etc.
I've only seen this in this city on a non-nice day at the beach, at Oppenheimer Park
I live in a neighborhood with back alley driveways, close to shops and commercial street, few block down there's a park, down the street I can walk to a school, a community centre, a theatre, there are block parties once a year here, and neighbors really know each other and I have seen many many kids play on basketball, tennis courts, etc. I love my neighborhood.
It's sad that you don't see it. Every neighborhood differs.
Hi Miss purelife ! How are you feeling these days ?
There are some nice neighbourhoods still left....yours sounds nice. I'm sure SD remembers, that you couldn't pay me to live in some neighbourhoods....LOL
Hiya Miss Lovely P.C. I've been having on and off days on the scale of crappiness. I don't like throwing up, don't like dry heaving, don't like losing my appetite, but it's all for a good cause. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif) Oh, did I tell you that I rented a doppler? It's for my own peace of mind. I have to have peace of mind right now. How have you been doing?
Mind you I deal with Westside people who go "um what is that? um whateva, okay, who are you? You live next door? *awkward silence*"
Eastside has more sense of community.
Its kinda said the best conversation I've had in this city was on the #4 bus with a homeless guy and two 90 year old eastern europeans talking and talking about soccer and the old country.
The closer I get back to UBC its me: "Can someone help me put my bike on the bus rack I don't know how" ten people staring at me thinking to themselves 'what is he talking to me? omg, weird *silence*'
The greatest people so far this year was the 40s something couple from Richmond who I befriended at Lynn Valley Park who drove me to Broadway so I could pick up a bus. There's a disconnect with the under 30 crowd, they can't speak in public. Anyone over 40 it seems is great and very personable.
Hiya Miss Lovely P.C. I've been having on and off days on the scale of crappiness. I don't like throwing up, don't like dry heaving, don't like losing my appetite, but it's all for a good cause. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif) Oh, did I tell you that I rented a doppler? It's for my own peace of mind. I have to have peace of mind right now. How have you been doing?
Awww, bummer Miss Purelife. That is miserable for sure. But you're right....there's an excellent pay off in the end.
OK....I'm a doofus....what is a doppler.
A doppler is a device where you can listen to the baby's heartbeat and it measures the beats per minute too. I love this lil device. :)
Wow ! They have everything these days. lol
Whatever it takes to give you peace of mind. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
Oh that is soooooooo awesome PL!!!!!!!
Do you know the sex or are you going to wait?
I hear it every day!
Oh, we'll definitely find out the sex. I don't want any surprises. I should have my next major ultrasound to find out gender in the first week of June. Do you guys want to know if I'm having a boy or a girl? I have a feeling that I'm having a girl....and I already have the first and middle name picked out for her.
I hear it every day!
Oh, we'll definitely find out the sex. I don't want any surprises. I should have my next major ultrasound to find out gender in the first week of June. Do you guys want to know if I'm having a boy or a girl? I have a feeling that I'm having a girl....and I already have the first and middle name picked out for her.
I loved those kinds of surprises. Best surprise in life, to me.
It does give one the chance to girlie decorate or boyish decorate the nursery and such.
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How exciting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would like the boy/girl news. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I hope your gut feeling is correct for you! :)))
Sure!
No no P.C. we have to think just girl news. lol
Oops.
Girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl.
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girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
LOL, P.C. That's a lotta girl there.
I'm ok with a boy too. Anything healthy is what we want.
I thought about keeping gender a surprise....we'll see. We're definitely going to go for a 3D/4D ultrasound for better quality pictures and a copy of the ultrasound on DVD. I can't wait!
Oh god, I'm to the point where I'm threatening to transfer to Berkley this week, again.
^^^^Now what's not right.
Anyway....out digging holes to add to my cedar hedge. Came in for a break, now having a hard time to get up again.
I'm getting too old for this. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
My head hurts while I apparently look like crap and talk in a droned out voice.
The Austrian government are quick email responders, emailed barely 7hrs ago and I got a reply already. lol
I will be more in evidence next week.
Gophie ! Insomnia ?
Going *home* to my Canadian birth place on Sunday, it's gonna be sweet.
Probably gonna just meditate on my rock for a few hours. lol
I ache lak hek. Everything. My back, my butt, my legs, my arms....and even a few things that I didn't think would ache. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I am still working on my aggregate walkway from the house to the shop. It's all dug out, finally, and I have three sections of the framing done....well, 3 1/2.
Which reminds me, 160 $ of repairs on my bike that I just picked up today. Works like a new. Hope I'll get some time and enthusiasm to do some eventually. Bicycle Guy told me they give only courtesy ticket for no helmet infraction, unless you do something really stupid or tell them "yeah I know", than you're screw. Never got used to wear a helmet.
You mean, like a bicycle ? Are there helmet laws for those......or are we talking about a motorcycle.
This project has been both a physical and mental workout for me. lol. I'm kind of a little bit out of my league on this one, but what the heck...nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Realllllly. I didn't know that.
It's funny.....I was thinking $160 bucks for repairs would have bought you a mighty fine bike not too long ago.
Prices keep sneaking up on me, when I'm not looking. lol
There. Just painted some more of the wood needed to finish the framing tomorrow. Yeayyyyy. Jeeez I'm tired.
Saw the biggest cell phone bill of my life, I need a new plan.
Hello from Navajoa, Sonora, Mexico.
Very nice here so far. Very late here. I've been up for almost 24 hours ...
Good night all.
VG
Ola. Glad you arrived at your destination safely vanguy. Stay safe.
I have finished laying my new sidewalk, and couldn't be happier with the results.
Except for the crushed right hand .
Ow.
Poor Sawdust....he's the one who dropped the paver on my hand....and of course he feels terrible.
awww that sucks. I hope the hand feels better soon.
Michel wrote:
[FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"]lol no sex for the next 6 months ah ah ! [/FONT]
Sportsdude wrote:
[FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"]awww that sucks. I hope the hand feels better soon.[/FONT]
You two just made my day!
Hahahaaa. You're right 49er.....classic. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Just got back from Victoria. Gorgeous and sunny down there. Had to check out the Island's new Lee Valley.....and every nursery on the way home. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I love the smell of nursery's. I wish there was a nursery within walking distance of my home.
My parents purchased a gigantic fish tank. It's so purty. No fishies yet because they have to wait for about 3 weeks before fishies can call their tank home.
I'm doing an edit of an economic theory book for a friend. He wants to know 'about the economy' so he is taking econ classes (which is pointless, they teach you lies and bullshit Chicago School crap etc) during the summer. Pointless major, Econ. Dead end major.
I've just forgotten the name of the book I was going to post in the Current Reading thread.
Actually, it's ok......well, not compelling reading, just something light.
Is it Imagined Communities?
Gotta love UBC, not covered for optomitry therefore I go without glasses and can't see past 5-7m. (gets blurry)
Don't worry, SD. Most of us peons pay for our own eyeglasses.
I wish my glasses weren't so expensive. I need a new frame because the two parts that touch your nose (don't know what they are called) have broken, so these glasses feel awkward on my face. :(
SD....what kind of medical coverage do you have ? From what I understand, students at UBC have it made in the shade. You should get extended coverage, like AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan automatically when you register for classes.
I think it's around $200 for THE YEAR....which is extremely decent for what it covers.....which includes vison care, dental care, prescription drugs, vaccinations, and travel health coverage. Us regular ol BCer's should be so lucky.
purelife wrote:
I wish my glasses weren't so expensive. I need a new frame because the two parts that touch your nose (don't know what they are called) have broken, so these glasses feel awkward on my face. :(
--
Nose pads? Might be repairable, depending on how and where the damage is.
The optical store in the mall has repaired my glasses before- for free.
I am getting some new glasses next month.
P.C. wrote:
SD....what kind of medical coverage do you have ? From what I understand, students at UBC have it made in the shade. You should get extended coverage, like AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan automatically when you register for classes. [/p] I think it's around $200 for THE YEAR....which is extremely decent for what it covers.....which includes vison care, dental care, prescription drugs, vaccinations, and travel health coverage. Us regular ol BCer's should be so lucky. [/p]
No last year I had a real universal health system due to a much better Student Union who fought for students. The system here is rather peculiar. You pay full price and then go to the AMS with your receipt and they pay half the cost or $75. At least that's what I've been told to do on Tuesday when I go and get new and better glasses.
You mean, you had MSP ? You still should have been automatically enrolled for the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan. Check it out. (1-877-795-4421)
No no. I have everything you have except citizenship and perm res, I've got to get things renewed every 2yrs. I've explained it a lot now. I have MSP, SIN, Work Perm. I've got everything you've got except CPP (although I'm not sure about this), Passport (I'll be a perm resident after I grad, and citizenship around 2013/2014), and voting rights, and I have to put nationality Canadian at the border as long as I have papers.
Okay last year, you had full prescription, dental and eye coverage by the union. Here at UBC nobody wants to work for that, so you only do partial coverage. Where I go to the doctor on Tuesday where I pay in full then give the reciept to the AMS and they reimburse you up to 75 dollars or something.
How does it work in BC? Does the health card pay for the exam? Just in part? Than the eventual glasse, it all have to be covered by private insurance?
No....medical no longer covers the eye exam, unless the vision problem is related to a medical issue, such as diabetes etc. They used to....but not any more. Some extended medical plans cover it though. As far as the glasses....they have never been covered.
SD...have a look-see.... [A href="http://www.students.ubc.ca/international/handbook.cfm?page=insurance&view=general"]http://www.students.ubc.ca/international/handbook.cfm?page=insurance&view=general[/A]
Children get their dental and eye exams/prescriptions covered by MSP up until a certain age. I remember getting free eye exams and prescription glasses.
Hi purelife. Miss you ! How are you feeling ? Hope things are going well. I've had everything I own crossed for your good health and good luck.
I don't ever remember a time that eyeglasses were ever included in any coverage.
PC I know I'm covered under that, its just different from last year. There's no cards involved etc.
And I'm not fully covered for things, just partly.
14km walk tonight around the Seawall up Georgia, nice evening.
Gotta love UBC, not covered for optomitry therefore I go without glasses and can't see past 5-7m. (gets blurry)
But if you're covered under that...then you are covered for optometry. [img onclick="selecte('eh.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/eh.gif" border=0]
SD...Speaking of medical, dental, optometry....what are the costs like for dentistry in the US ?
PC that was before an email, and that was calling Health Services saying we don't do that, when someone told me they did.
I have no idea on the dental, but I'm fully covered do to the teacher's union. We'd be nowhere in life without the NEA. I only know health care costs from my recent surgeries and my sister's hospital stay.
Oh I see. I think.
So you know nothing about dental costs in the States ? I wonder if it's as insane there, as it is here. It truly is mental. You'd think teeth were a frivolous luxury.
I only remember vaguely how much my braces cost back in '99 and it was rather ridiculous. So, its probably double/triple that now. I know the little dental pieces I have to wear for my tmj are ridiculous. I've lost the retainer a few times, but the policy is the first replace is free. I got lucky though, they switched to a new computer system the second time I lost it years later, so they didn't have me down on record as 'this is his #2' lol. So it was free.
I JUST discovered that you can see the International Space Station every night. I'm so stoked about this.
my employer provides dental insurance for me and family which pays 80% of cost up to $2000/year for each member; a $25 deductible each year/member. Insurance company has own list of dental rates which dentists can charged.......dentists comply because if they don't they don't have any clients, insurance company (Delta Dental) is that BIG
my employer provides dental insurance for me and family which pays 80% of cost up to $2000/year for each member; a $25 deductible each year/member. Insurance company has own list of dental rates which dentists can charged.......dentists comply because if they don't they don't have any clients, insurance company (Delta Dental) is that BIG
We have dental coverage too, but they consider a great proportion of dental work as 'cosmetic'. So if you knock a couple teeth out playing baseball....suck it up or mortgage your house. You can be in and out of the dentists chair in 30 minutes, and 700 bucks lighter.[/DIV]
Randomly found this gem of news today.
[a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7902832.stm"]http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7902832.stm[/a]
[div class="mxb"] [h1] Puppy survives 200ft quarry fall [/h1] [/div](http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45498000/jpg/_45498613_puppy_cliff_466.jpg)
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45498000/jpg/_45498614_dottie_282.jpg)
[p class="first"]A puppy survived after plunging more than 200ft (60.6m) over a cliff into a flooded quarry. [/p]The cocker spaniel called Dotty was chasing a bird near her owner's home in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, when she tumbled over the edge. [/p]The seven-month-old pet bounced off the cliff face three times before hitting the icy water at an estimated 50mph. [/p]But luckily a sub-aqua team were diving in the quarry, saw her splash landing and helped her. [!-- E SF --][/p]One of the group swam over and lifted Dotty to safety before they gave her oxygen from their tanks. Moments later her tail was wagging. [/p]
Lucky puppy....poor thing.
We have learned that our septic issues are the result of a failed septic field. The worst news possible. I can't even imagine what we're going to do. From everything we've learned so far, it could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 thousand dollars. If it was at all possible to DIY....we would....but again, we have learned that it likely has to be done professionally.[/DIV]
We're looking into our options....and trying to educate ourselves about all this shit. Pardon my bilingualism. The prospect of such costs seem more than a little frightening. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
LOL
I think you should watch the movie Meet The Parents-- the toilet that runs all night, the overflowing septic tank, the cigarette....
lol....I think I remember that.
Ask the cat if she knows anything about it.
LOL...Cats are sneaky shoppers.
Could it be toothpaste Michel ?
If her butt is stuck to the bottom of the litter box tomorrow, you'll have your answer. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Tomato paste ?
Phone WalCrap and do an Inspector Clouseau.
What is zee GIANT PISST you have sold me? I do not need any GIANT PISST.
lol I know how to read, I swear you I didn't bought anything else than all the others item on the bill. No paste at all. Now how I'm gonna explain that to the customer service. Unless the cashier did it repetitvely, I assume it's gonna be a waste of time. Either it's a glitch or it's afraud, or I am senile... lol
Sorry. I had it typed up before you said 'no tomato sauce', but forgot to hit post for a bit.
Another conspiracy. Hhhmmmm.
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Is it this ? I bet it's this. You probably just forgot.
(http://www.thailandunique.com/store/images/giantbug_paste.jpg)
Awww...it's ok.
(http://www.babyanimalz.com/images/logo1.jpg)
Maybe you could try this......
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I spent the majority of the day digging to locate the pipes in the septic field. We had the roto-rooter camera thing out today. Just the beginning...$350 for that yet we are none the wiser. (this after they said the camera would be useless until the pipes are flushed first). Next step was to locate all the end-caps on the pipes and flush the lines...$950 (plus GST)....or another $350 if we dig ourselves. So I dug. All day.
Mind you....these prices are cheap if we discover that the field has NOT failed...but only blocked. The possibility is, that all this may be for naught...but what can ya do.
Now wasn't that an interesting story ? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
So...Sawdust comes home from work, and tells me of his phone conversation that took place after the guy was here this morn...and after I dug 63 thousand tons of earth...(not really...but it feels like it)....and apparently the guy tells Sawdust to not bother with the digging, they were going to try something else.
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We use the toilet. What do you use? [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/ekelig/a018.gif" border=0]
Things are still moving....but very slowly. We have a pump hooked up that is helping things along. The washer is the worst enemy right now, as it dumps a large volume of water in a very short time. I'm still a city girl when it comes to these issues.
LOL....not THAT !!!
Off to Montreal again already ?
You know....the worst thing about charges like that, is the person doing it, seems to have this smug attitude like they are taking some kind of pleasure in sticking it to you. What's with that ?
I was referring to #2. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
You're not a retard. I just expressed myself poorly....but I'm too tired to sort it out.
I feel beat up. Bruises, cuts, scrapes, broken nails, aching muscles.
A 2X4 dropped from over my head, fell on my arm with two 3 1/2 inch screws in it, which punctured deep. It's black and blue and tender as all get out. I'm going to bed.
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I think I might have you beat when it comes to clumsy. lol.
Anyways....goodnight Michel. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
I am having trouble sleeping - the dawn comes too early.
Welcome back to summer, Michel!
Anybody want to go golfing in that resort town of Inuvik? It's going to be 20 all weekend.
After having just read Truman Capote for the first time, I know it will be the last.
Incredible, it snowed in Ottawa during the weekend, but not in Montréal, altough it was very cold.
Crikey ... its about 30 degrees at 7AM in these parts, 42 by afternoon.
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I think they should dump the term 'Global Warming' and call it Global Confusion.
Is it a real opera singer...or a gifted coyote ?
Ici Londres ! Les Français parlent aux Français.
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THAT'S what I always say !!!! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif)
I've just found out that someone I always say hello to has been sleeping rough since November, and feel heartily ashamed of myself for not having realised this.
Searching for a car for my sister is easier than I thought it would be.
The karma piggy seems to be very active at the moment.
well looks like the provincial government is going to tear down Little Mountain Housing Project.
Searching Amazon, Oxford Press has re-issued Engels Working Class, must be all those Geography kids wanting the book as their profs continually talk about it in class...
Did anyone else see the big red sun tonight?
nope, although I'm hearing a loud party on the beach and they're singing bad Spanish beach songs.
They're too loud, hope the federales come. I need to sleep, and they picked the wrong night for a party.
Speaking of red sun.....the sunrise this morn was spectacular. I SOOOOO love the smell out there first thing in the morn and at dusk. It's almost intoxicating. The scent of sweet alyssum and the nicotiana combined is pure heaven.
Oh yea....and my coffee too. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
LOL. Well I'm off to water the garden before it gets too hot. Have a wonderful day....and enjoy your gun powder. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
well where do you want me to begin the past few days? haha
I can't believe this wild month (May 12-June 12) is over. It's been the longest month of my life. lol
I've been here 2yrs and I can say I've seen a lot of Coach's Corners, but I've never have seen anything intelligent come out of Don Cherry mouth. He hasn't said anything that the local drunk at the pub couldn't have said.
The only time this year he has said something that showed signs of intelligence were when two boys drowned playing hockey on a partly frozen pond in October (frozen pond safety lesson night) and sobbing at Christmas this year about Canadian soldiers dying in Afghanistan (after showing their pictures and talking about them).
(last show before Christmas, I was in Missouri having consumed way too much wine and cheese and had watched "We are Marshall" and the football player in me sobbed a sea after that and flooded the basement).
Does anyone out there have experince stealing wheels and rims? lol
Reason I'm asking is that the used car I purchased did not come with a wheel lock key. I need to break off the effing locked lugnuts (one on each wheel). I'm planning to hammer on the socket wrench and then reef them off. Then I will replace with regular lugnuts, since I have standard tires and rims- nothing that anyone wants to steal.
Wreck Beach isn't the place to read a book I discovered today. lol
That and I'm burned to a crisp and the water is cold.
LOL.
haha. Yeah you are allowed but you look out of place. So I just went shirtless and went into the water knee deep saying "these people are mad to swim here, and the do it naked." A couple next to me was having sex, how romantic.
The beach just isn't quiet as it is during the 'off peak' months and now its a place you go with buddies, no nerds who want to read. I was surprised to see thousands of people down there, now I know where these weird raisin looking people come from when I run into them at the bus stop at night. They look geographically out of place and lost, like zombies meant for Florida.
lol
I thought all French people ran around naked.
I'm with you too Michel. I find the whole experience odd. If by nudist beach they want to be like the rest of the world and be topless, I don't see the problem. But, it gets stranger and stranger down there with families having a day at the beach not wearing anything. But mostly its a lot of people who shouldn't be naked. I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone.
The beach is also just too small for the massive crowds.
Besides its only fun to go nude at night, while drunk, sprinting into the ocean screaming how cold it is with friends. Nudism with moderation I guess. Separates the normals from the nudist colonies.
hahaha
Wreck is well known for intercourse (but its usually in the trees). Every time I'm down there during 'peak season' someone is doing it. Today was the most brazen out of the incidences (out in the open no towel covering, just bam right in front of everyone).
I only noticed them because they made noise and I was getting tired of squinting into the sun as I don't have sunglasses and I looked toward the trees and noticed something moving.
Then there was the 60s nudist boater who pulled up in front of me. That was rather a funny sight.
The 50/60 crowd are always nude, hipster hippies are nude and on drugs, and then there's the people who just come to have fun, they're clothed.
haha I just talked to my roommate about it and he said "you're just noticing the nuances of the place now."
lol
has she gone 'catty'
Hope Michel is feeling better.
SD, there are much better beaches than Wreck Beach, imho. Especially if you are lying around reading....much better on sand than on rocks. A bit further from UBC but... if you go to Kits Beach you can see hawt clothed people instead of ugly naked ones.
bah, if it's ugly, just don't look. Nudist are usually ugly, it's well known. Intercourse in public on purpose however is more than mere nudity. It's intrusion in your personal life just like a wanker on the sidewalk....
Well said Michel. I haven't been able to put it into words before, when accused of being an uptight western prude....but that's the difference. There is nothing liberated or evolved about it. It's inconsiderate, exhibitionism....not nudity.
Kits is too far, and I don't feel like walking around a place where I'm known. lol
I'm thinking Jericho.
I need to buy a lounge chair or a really big blanket, I'm woefully unprepared for this beach life.
Also sunglasses.
woohoo I ain't dead.
but now what? oye
The Karma Piggy keeps flying onto 'log off' - and of course I keep logging off when I don't want to.
I'm invited to an Indian wedding next month. So excited.
Lil Me wrote:
Does anyone out there have experince stealing wheels and rims? lol
Reason I'm asking is that the used car I purchased did not come with a wheel lock key. I need to break off the effing locked lugnuts (one on each wheel). I'm planning to hammer on the socket wrench and then reef them off. Then I will replace with regular lugnuts, since I have standard tires and rims- nothing that anyone wants to steal.[/DIV]
Inquire at an Acura dealer if they have a master key. When I purchased my Acura last year I found out they had replaced all the lugnuts with locking ones in the cars in stock and tried to sell them to me as an upgrade option......ended giving them to me when I didn't want them
Are you feeling a bit better Michel? I hope you feel better soon.
An Indian wedding, Lil Me?!! That is going to be exciting.
I like your selection of comfort food. It made me chuckle because it reminds me of what a pregnant woman would eat. (not me though)
Take it easy though.
No healthy stir fry obviously for Michel as 'comfort' food. lol
Oh sweet a Indian wedding! Sounds awesome Lil Me! :)
A British journalist whom I think specializes in gangs across the world, went to St Louis and was shocked.
Its 45mins but its rather good.
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kids killing kids
Its not 'well known' globally and then if you polled the affluent young people who live here (I guess I'm in this group) none of us are sticking around, we want to live in a city that's "alive" (Paris, London, Berlin etc). I prefer weirdness and crazy street life where a city feels like its on edge. Some like Vancouver for the winter and ski, others just like the laid backed attitude. But, everyone complains about the lack of nightlife.
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It's thirteen and a half months since I retired, and all I can say is that I wish it had started years and years earlier. 'Must', 'should' and 'ought to' just don't seem to figure these days....their places all being taken by being taken by "when I feel like it".Yep, it's wonderful.
Enjoy it!
I will never see north of 5hrs of sleep again with construction starting outside my window and inside my building at 7am... ugh
I think my roommate is cracking because of it.
Oh that drill noise.
At least they've put away the jackhammer.
I got ear plugs and Engels showed up finally.
At a party someone gave me this east German planning book from a journalist before the wall fell, I didn't take it, now I forgot the title.
Its done by a journalist who was in 1988-1989 in East Germany, noted about the use of public space etc.
Bahhh. It'll come to me.
add: Missing Marx
My 'new' computer has been stricken with a trojan virus. #$*%($*$#(*%&^ !!!!!!
I have hooked up the old one, but it's running like crap....so will be minimal posts for a week or so.
#$*^#(#@^*&^&* !!!!!
Quote of the century:
'Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.
If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby.
If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.
If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.
So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit!
ahaha the girl from last month's fiasco is dating 4 guys at once and one is married. lol
She sounds like a lovely girl. [img onclick="selecte('rolleyes.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/rolleyes.gif" border=0]
Bear watch in P.C. Provincial Park. Our poor bears are so confused. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
ahaha yeah she's one of those 'going places' people.
oh oh bears bears.
I am SO glad to see the rain today. Firstly because our forest is tinder dry...making it very scary.
But also because I have seriously neglected my indoor chores.
I heard rain this morning and did a little happy dance.
On the most wanted man in the world front.
Republican Governor Mark Sanford was found in Argentina after skipping out on father's day weekend. Nobody knew where he was located, he lied and said he was hiking in the Appalachian mountains. He just returned from Buenos Aires (I'd of loved to take that weekend vacation) to announce he had an affair with an Argentine woman. lol
To make it even worse, he went on this trip during Father's Day (has 3 boys), didn't tell anyone and politically he was against taking Federal bailout money designated for his state. His state has the second highest unemployment in the United States. Instead he goes to Argentina.
His first mistake in saying why he went to Argentina 'to drive along the coast'. There's no roads that go along the coast around Buenos Aires.
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Michael Jordan's son at the University of Illinois, quit the basketball team to focus on school, get a degree and focus on his life after university. Apparently to the masses this is horrible.
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[a href="http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/Michael-Jordan-s-son-leaves-Illinois-quits-hoop?urn=ncaab,172530"]http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/Michael-Jordan-s-son-leaves-Illinois-quits-hoop?urn=ncaab,172530[/a]
[a href="http://www.suntimes.com/sports/1637037,jeff-jordan-illinois-illini-basketball-062409.article"]http://www.suntimes.com/sports/1637037,jeff-jordan-illinois-illini-basketball-062409.article[/a]
Can pressure from ear plugs cause nose bleeds?
Not that I've ever heard of SD...but don't know for sure.
I just don't know, I haven't had any nosebleeds at all in Vancouver (which is great as I'm notorious for Niagara Falls like blood flows). The air is too moist even with the window open all the time.
There's construction right outside my window so I've got ear plugs. Me being me, I don't know how deep the plugs are suppose to go and lately my ears have been hurting.
Then this morning I was awoken by the nosebleed as it happened. It wasn't one of those where you wake up in a pool of blood choking like somebody was hacking away overnight.
It's certainly not the busiest, but DS is still my favourite forum.
Likewise Gopher.
Well I did the Broadway @ Main to 33rd walk, but I need to go on the other side of the street and take pictures of the murals. I'll have to do the Main to Waterfront sometime in the next couple of days.
I really want to walk to Metrotown via Kingsway. I think it can be done, although I don't know of anyone who has taken up such a trek.
My goal is to have walked the entire city and take it in.
I've done Broadway from Granville to UBC (in the winter snow no less)
Basically all of Granville from downtown to the bridge in Richmond.
Most of Main
All of downtown
All of Commercial (haven't documented it though)
Dunbar
majority of Strathcona
Kerrisdale
41st and SW Marine all the way around to the Burrard Bridge (Cornwall)
all of 4th Ave west of Cambie
Powell Street
Nanaimo from the skytrain to Broadway
All of Broadway to Commercial
I think its possible to walk in one day from downtown to SFU via Hastings, but I don't know if I'd want to attempt it. lol
MrPL has walked from Horseshoe Bay to downtown New Westminster. It can certainly be done but it's a definitely a all day walk. I could never do it but MrPL walks super fast. Walking is great exercise. You should definitely do it, SD. Definitely doable.
Here's a start of my rant:
I can't believe that NOBODY offers a seat in a crowded bus/skytrain to an obvious pregnant lady!!!!!!!!!!!!! MrPL tells me to be more aggressive next time and just ask for the courtesy seat because they have to give it to me....and I need a seat more than ever. My friend who is 2 weeks ahead of me has the same problem and she has to be aggressive about it. She tells me that people look but then pretend not to notice. I notice that too, especially the young kids.
End of rant!
purelife....that just sucks.
How sad that we have become so blind to common courtesy. I remember the bus days, 81/2 months pregnant with 3 toddlers under 4 in tow....with an umbrella stroller under one arm and 3 bags of groceries in the other. LOL Not so much fun.
I'm so sorry that you're having to put up with that. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
How are you feeling, by the way ???
I'm feeling much better now that this pain is gone. I've noticed that I can't tolerate being in teh sun for a long periods of time. As soon as I walk into a cooler building, I feel dizzy and lightheaded. Not fun. :( Now I know what women mean when they say that being pregnant in the heat sucks. *sigh*
I also notice that so many ladies love looking at my belly and some smile too. That's really nice. :)
I think you should smile sweetly and ask if you could sit down :)
I think I got grumpy in the skytrain and forgot to smile. Thanks for the reminder Lil Me. I need to smile more.
I'm feeling a bit funny today because I was at a funeral. My friend's father passed away due to cancer and to see my friend like this just breaks my heart. :( She was surprised to see me but I wanted her to know that I care for her.
Aw. What a day :(
Nice to be there for your friend. I think that is the best gift you could have given her.
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[DIV class=storysection minmax_bound="true"] [H3 class=chunkhead minmax_bound="true"]Q. I'm feeling awful these days. If no one offers me a seat on the bus or train, can I ask a fellow passenger to give up his?[/H3] [P minmax_bound="true"][BR minmax_bound="true"][STRONG minmax_bound="true"]A.[/b] Of course. "There are usually seats designated for the elderly or the disabled on public transportation," Casperson says. "Start with the people sitting there." How much information you want to share, especially if you aren't showing yet, is up to you. You may simply ask, "May I please change places with one of you?" Or go for a little drama. "Say, 'Would you mind if I take your seat right now? I'm newly pregnant and feeling queasy,'" Brody suggests. "Trust me, someone will jump up and give it to you"
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Thanks Lil Me. I like the last sentence. I'm going to use it for sure and add a sweet smile.
Random observation:
You can fart during the fireworks and noone will notice.
Lil Me wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Random observation:[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] You can fart during the fireworks and noone will notice.
That depends on how BAD they smell - after rasin toast - dear God someone would notice mine during an artillery strike.
I was born during the hottest month in the 80s on record. We're talking mid 40s. I was late 2 weeks as I refused to be born, wanted to sleep in.
Your mother must have been delighted!
Aww Gophie....poor you !
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Lil Me wrote: You can fart during the fireworks and noone will notice.[/span]
So that was YOU ? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
lol Gopher.
Well, I'm not saying it was a sign, but... my sister arrived on time on the dot, and she's always on time and organized.
lol
P.C. wrote:
Aww Gophie....poor you !
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Lil Me wrote: You can fart during the fireworks and noone will notice.[/span]
So that was YOU ? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Just wait until smellyvision comes along, your fortune will be assured.
Wow, RBC customer service is amazing. If only I could say the same about Rogers.
The guy on the phone was a southerner, somebody taught him to weaken his accent and try to use Canadian pronunciations. Once I said I was from Missouri, his voice changed. lol
oh Canada. :))
I am too hot to think straight
Is it summer? I don't mind, but I've got a cold in July, and in three weeks I'm in upper 30s lower 40s temps. I don't know if that's healthy on the body.
MrLM has been at home for 2 days stealing the wheels off the Acura...
Wrenching the locking lugnuts off without a wheel lock key.
He's wrenching his lugnuts off ? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif)
Lil Me wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]MrLM has been at home for 2 days stealing the wheels off the Acura...[/div] Wrenching the locking lugnuts off without a wheel lock key.
I think I'd go broke as a car thief!!
P.C. wrote:
He's wrenching his lugnuts off ? [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif[/img]
Yeah, Well first i put my nuts in a vise then i used a socket but that didn't work so i tried a monkey wrench but that didn't work so i used a big rock hammer but broke one of my nuts in half. That's the last time i smash one of MY nuts in with a rock hammer.
I'll keep you posted on my nuts tommorow.
I see where your problem is.
A monkey wrench is for monkey nuts. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. wrote:
I see where your problem is. A monkey wrench is for monkey nuts.
Monkey nuts - mental note.
I had a lovely nap on the couch this AM.
So no noontime nut news yet.
A ladybug was on my shirt when I got home. It has been a long time since a ladybug landed on me. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Awesome purelife. That's signifies extreme good luck !!!
Only seen two or three so far this year.
I got my nuts off very quickly
PC was right the monkey wrench was definitely the wrong tool
Just had my eyes tested and (of course) I needed a new pair of glasses - however they're only going to cost almost half of the money I'd set aside for them.
The yuckiness of a bad cold is something I'd forgotten about.
I was offered a position to be a behind the scenes volunteer for the opening ceremonies... sweeeet
I missed Arlo Guthrie at the music festival on the weekend. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/2.gif) I've never missed one of his visits to BC yet. It was just so darned expensive. I regret not going already though. I just love him to pieces !
I got a postcard from Paris.
looks like this except its 'dated' looking so probably from the 60s/70s
Sacre Coeur area
(http://img.over-blog.com/500x375/2/42/46/99/paris/895.jpg)
except its from the front, as the tower is not seen the postcard.
I have a baby bunny loose in my house somewhere. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/2.gif) I can't find him.
Has he/she turned up? What's his/her name?
No Gophie. Haven't seen hide nor 'hare' of him. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
He has no name...he was brought home, compliments of the yard criminal. Now the cat remains outside, until I can find the bunny inside. SO many places to hide....this is going to be a tough hunt.
Until you can find the bunny inside? Ummmm..........
Poor thing must be terrified. I hope I find him before starvation sets in. I think he is in the guest room....which is the worst case scenario, because it has a built-in unit with about 4 inch clearance of the floor....but it is over 3 feet deep. I see some disassembly in my future.
Wish I were there to help you look for it.
Me too Gophie. I have made it a point this year to try and not interfere with the yard criminals prey and to let nature take its course, because the rescue usually has sadder consequences. But there's no way around this one.
I wonder if this will help.
(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/V-fk6943GcI/3.jpg)
Doesn't he know that Easter was a while ago?
OK...I'm making progress. He is out of the guest room and is now somewhere in the living room or the dining room or the lounge. So I have ironing boards and chairs and other stuff blocking him from going back to where he was. I'm closing in, I'm closing in. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Catch and release completed only moments ago. (file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Home/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-10.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%5D%5Bimg%5Dhttp://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/a040.gif)
Free! Free to live another day, little bunny. Stay away from the puddy tat!
Lil Me wrote:
Free! Free to live another day, little bunny. Stay away from the puddy tat!
Bad ole puddy tat!
Did Mr Bunny cry when you cornered it?
Once when I was a kid a pet bunny got away and a bunch of us neighborhood kids had to catch it -
we cornered it and it began to cry - it was the saddest sound i think i have ever heard.
Happy to hear easter is back on ...
Oh god van guy YES!. It was worse. First he screamed. Then he started with the little pant pant pant sobbing sound. It was truly pitiful. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif) My heart was pounding out of my chest.
I also discovered that the corners and underneaths in the lounge were in SERIOUS need of a dusting. (I know there's a way to work in dust bunnies at this point....but I'm at a loss).
Those things can SCREAM. Man, I was looking around at everywhere else as I did not believe it could make a sound like that.
Well, did some steaks, potato salad, and a romains salad yesterday evening. Drank a bunch of beer and lost some soldiers in the freezer when I forgot about them. Im thinking about using them for a marinade on ribs so as to not waste it.
Got a bunch of chicken and have it marinated already.. ready for tonight. Im going to have a few people over tonight.
Well done, PC.
Sounds yummy Russ. No....you don't want to be wasting beer.
Tonight I'm doing homemade KFC and KFC coleslaw. I found a bunch of 'copycat' recipes, and this one is supposed to be bang on. We'll see.
I forgot how ridiculously inexpensive St Louis is for golf. Its anywhere from 9 to 13 dollars for nine holes at the public course to 20-25 dollars for 18 during 'twilight' aka after 12pm or 2pm for the premier courses that range from ridiculously hard Scottish links to designer courses.
lol
P.C. wrote:
Tonight I'm doing homemade KFC and KFC coleslaw. I found a bunch of 'copycat' recipes, and this one is supposed to be bang on. We'll see.
Ooooo.....lemme know how your KFC chicken turned out!! I had KFC w/fries tonight too. My stomach doesn't like it today. No more KFC for a while.
The chicken turned out super. It was really delicious...but as for being a dead ringer for KFC....I don't see it myself. But it WAS really good. I'd definitely do it again.
(I just posted this in the lunch thread...and then couldn't figure out where the post that you were asking about it went)
Hey ladies - for those of you who went to baby showers before baby is born, how did it go? Were there any games with prizes?
It seems I am unable to read emails or lots of texts on a computer. I went back to this important email in one of my folders from a month ago, and I've looked at it 4 or 5 times (over the course of a month), but today was the first time that I saw an attachment and another offer that related to the email. too late now.
this is the 5th time its happened this month and they've all been important time sensitive emails.
bunny capture advice
[a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4487921_build-rabbit-box-trap.html"]How to catch a bunny rabbit [/a]
use celery or carrots or maybe even apple pieces placed under a box with a string attached to a stick and tied to bunny bait. bunny place's it's self under the box nibbling the nice tempting foods. pulls food and string...box falls bunny should be trapped under box.
just a repeat of what i said in pbm game... i think u caught ur bunny... now r u gonna skin him too?(//richedit/smileys/7.gif) i got some good recipes if u r
did u know that this post of mine is the first post on discover Seattle today and the time is currently 5:52 PM according to my Bell Cell phone...
It's pretty sad.
what's sad PC ?
that mine was the only post on discover Seattle all day Sunday ? or did the yard criminal kill a bunny ?
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speaking of earrings. i still can't find my hoops. :( guess i will have t break down and buy a new pair. same thing with the studs. just one earring is not as nice as a pair.
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[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]what's sad PC ?[/span]
That it's so dead in here.
There are earings too. Just different from what we wear in our ears. (//richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
Yes, it's very sad that it's so dead here.
And now for my nothing interesting to say:
Does anyone know how to get rid of a few cubic metres of gas?
sorry gopher no clue. i am assuming this is contaminated earth you wish to get rid of ?
my interesting bit of nothing is that i am currently seeking some beginners lessons on opera singing. in mp3 format or in a torrent for downloading. help is greatly appreciated on this one.
ok i give whats the difference in
earings and earrings ? other than earing is reported as the wrong spelling by my spell checker.
It's a nautical term...some sort of thingy that attaches to another thingy in sailing, to make the other thingy work. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. wrote:
It's a nautical term...some sort of thingy that attaches to another thingy in sailing, to make the other thingy work. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Do expand on this.. ive never heard of this before. Im too damn hot and lazy to use mr google also.
So its on for Pho this evenign with some friends I havent seen for a few months.
Russ wrote:
So its on for Pho this evenign with some friends I havent seen for a few months.
I eat pho only in cold weather....boiling spicy broth and lots of hot green pepper
49er wrote:
I eat pho only in cold weather....boiling spicy broth and lots of hot green pepper
LOL, I thought the same thign when I was told they wanted to head out for Pho.. but it actually was pretty good. The little place had 5 AC's going at once in this place. Still was overtly hot!
I also had the lemon chicken. The others had spring rolls, chicken, and noodles with salad in a bowl. I dont know what its called.
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Russ wrote:[/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"] P.C. wrote:[/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]It's a nautical term...some sort of thingy that attaches to another thingy in sailing, to make the other thingy work. [/span][img style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif[/img][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"] [/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Do expand on this.. ive never heard of this before. Im too damn hot and lazy to use mr google also.[/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]So its on for Pho this evenign with some friends I havent seen for a few months.[/span]
That's because you man SHIPS, and earings are on sailboats. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
pho is my winter chicken noodle soup for colds.
Hahhahaa If you look up sailboat earings, this is what you get.....
(http://www.mackinacislandjewelry.com/images/sae.jpg)
I've noticed a higher percentage of tv anchors in this part of the United States have their plastic surgeon's number on speed dial.
You're close enough to these guys to be in close proximity to their phones ? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Yeah. Oh oh I've got to take a picture of this doctor's office near the beach we've always made fun of for decades. The doctor literally does everything and puts it on his office sign.
49er wrote:
<EM>Russ wrote:<BR><BR>So its on for Pho this evenign with some friends I havent seen for a few months.<BR></EM><BR><BR>I eat pho only in cold weather....boiling spicy broth and lots of hot green pepper
In Vietnam pho has a slang connotation - meaning an extramarital affair.
you eat rice at home but you always go to a restaurant for pho
so your wife (husband) is rice and your girlfriend (boyfriend) is pho
Have had endless company...and when we haven't, we've been company. Spent a few agonizingly sweltering days in Naramata. Too hot for me....and SMOKY !!! Everything getting covered with ash.
Word to the wise: the McTeriyaki burger (either beef or chicken) is a regrettable experience.
Lil Me wrote:
Word to the wise: the McTeriyaki burger (either beef or chicken) is a regrettable experience.
I think you would save yourself 20 minutes of grief on the porcelain throne a few hours later if you just skipped anything from there.
I'm starting to believe that I should just quit school and write travel books.
My wireless internet is fixed by Best Buy!!! It used to stop and just reload after about half hour on the net. I would have to restart my laptop and sometimes internet only lasts for 10 minutes. It was frustrating!!!
I so love wine in a box.
Have you tried ice wine, Lil Me? I heard it was really good, expensive though.
BC ice wine is 20 bucks at Trader Joe's.
box wine
soooo yuppie. ;-)
Ice wine is yummy Miss purelife. But only a little bit. It's sweet and rich, so nice for dessert or with savoury cheeses.
Hey....we sold our truck. We weren't planning on it, but someone offered to buy it. It's in amazing shape as far as the body goes....still looks new after 15 years....but we told the guy that there was no guarantees on the mechanical end. He was fine with that. (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/n020.gif)
Nice! The Bonneville doesn't qualify for cash for clunkers, my sister is devastated and we have a car nobody wants.
Did your taco arrive yet, P.C.?
(//forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/2.gif) Um. Get this. They don't know where it is.
Huh? That doesn't make sense at all! Maybe those guys are taking it for a joyride? GRRRRRRR!!!!!!
I hope you get it soon and they're doing everything they could to track it. Are you guys ok for vehicles after having sold your truck?
There was only two in BC of the one we ordered. One was in the interior and the other wasn't the right colour. So they called for the one that was in the interior, but it was on it's way to Alberta. (3 weeks ago) So then they sent it back...was supposed to be here the beginning of LAST week. Then the beginning of THIS week. Sawdust called today....and he said...."we're not exactly sure where it is".
Unbelievable.
Anyways....yes....we're good with vehicles til this one shows up.
Oh dear, the taco went missing. Siesta hombre? That's what happened to the mexican place down the street, they opened and bam 2 months later 'closed due to kitchen fire' pollo en feugo! lol
I'm actually getting tired of mexican food, and long for *gasp* the italian places? *shudder* impossible. lol
P.C. wrote:
Unbelievable.
--
That's what I'm thinking.
Maybe if you rant and rave enough they will throw in some extras.
Im with LM.. this is their fawkup.. not yours. Tell them you were told you would have it one week ago, and now you are having to borrow your firends/families vehicles due to their incompetence, and the fact they LOST your vehicle.
Good mornings!
Im sending out another spate or resumes in the next little bit here.. just waiting for some addresses from a buddy.
Toyota's not very good with negotiating. They are the only car company that won't dicker.
Sawdust is much more patient than I. Well maybe. He gets PO'd on the inside...I get PO'd on the outside. I'm pretty sure I would be up there making a nuisance of myself. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
They probably won't budge on the price, but will throw in some accessories. Maybe take a look at the current catalog and figure out what items you'd like. Make a list of everything from the tonneau cover to the coffee mugs!
Isn't it a little late though ? The purchase is done. I could see them doing something like that to not lose a sale, but why would they throw in anything at this point.
Tonneau over would be soo nice though. Not only do they look good, they are good for better mileage too.
Could it be island transportation issues?
I don't think so SD. I don't even think it has made it that far. It may actually be taking the proper amount of time...who knows. The fault could simply lie with the salesman for not being sure of what he says before he says it.
I am just about to have a glass of ouzo.
OPA! *throws glass*
Mr Clean magic erasers works wonders!! It saved me from what could have been permanent stains.
I'm watching Ratatouille for the first time.
I was going to watch that movie the other night but our burnt copy didn't load up. File was too large so I watched the newest Star Trek last night. AWESOME movie!
Quote from: Sportsdude on Aug 15 09 05:45I'm watching Ratatouille for the first time.
I'd like to see that. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
If anyone remembered the lady bug that landed on me....well, it did bring us good luck. Extreme good luck a few days ago!
PC this movie is great! I can't believe I'm saying that about a disney film. lol
wow
i wasn't expecting that kind of ending. that film is wow.
Don't say...don't say. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
I won't ruin it but wow.
It's cute and all until the wow moment which is probably the reason why adults kept wanting to see it over and over again. Its an adult movie stuck in a children's film, only adults would understand the ending because it speaks to us more than the kids.
wow.
oooooooooo.......I just might have to rent it this weekend. I've been wanting to watch that movie since it came out. I can't wait!!!
I wondered what movie this was so I IMDB'd it and remembered it. I didnt wathc the whole thing when I saw it.
Well, my parents are heading back to the island.. Should be interesting to have the house calm, quiet, and composed again.
We has a shiny new truck in our driveway. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Finally!!!!
my dog is snoring
Had you been waiting for him to snore for long ? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Well its quite a relief really, I've been away so long, I'd forgotten about the bugs that never shut up past 8pm til about 5am (they drive me mad). Other than that, I'm the only one up. Quite house.
the ceiling fans is making a its usual noise.
But the dog? He's crazy. He tucks himself to sleep in his cage. He goes to bed at 9pm and wakes up at 6:30.
Noisy bugs ? Like crickets or something like that ?
There's two bugs
crickets make the winding up a clock/or gadget noise and they keep at it all night, rarely stop, i like that bug.
the other bug i've yet to figure out. But its the more annoying one that drives you mad.
Its call is more in and out in and out lives woody areas. Its talking or other bugs. Sounds like a whistle
Ahhh. I think I might know that whistle bug sound. I thought it was crickets that made that sound too. I imagined them to be multi-talented. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I've slept so long in peacefulness, that sleeping with noise might drive me crazy.
Hmm now there's a third distinctive bug noise. More annoying than the whistle.
Yeah, I'm just enjoying the no sounds at the moment. Its not midnight yet so the BBC world service isn't on the npr station, the voice of the night for me.
I enjoy the calm and quiet more than I used to, I appreciate it more now. I wouldn't mind outdoor noise, but its the in house noise, the tvs people talking etc.
P.C. wrote:
We has a shiny new truck in our driveway. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
FINALLY! Congrats miss PC!
So whats the verdict? Did you get anything cool with it? A coffee mug thingy even?
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]FINALLY! Congrats miss PC![/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]So whats the verdict? Did you get anything cool with it? A coffee mug thingy even?[/span]
lol. Who can afford coffee !!! (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
We got 4 tires and a steering wheel with it and a nice light in the interior. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
colour?
Black. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
That was my only contribution. Black, white or nuttin.
what model of tacoma?
4cyc
6cyc
the wild young kids edition
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]what model of tacoma?[/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]4cyc[/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]6cyc[/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]the wild young kids edition[/span]
Tacoma Access Cab 4X4
V6
SR5
lol wild young kids edition.
sweep hood scoops batman! the world needs more hood scoops.
yeah so you didn't go for the wild thing x-runner lol
What's a hood scoop.
[a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hood_scoop"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hood_scoop[/a]
[img]http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/0141583271536794.JPG?0.6156888557246487"]
air opening to the engine
P.C. wrote:
Tacoma Access Cab 4X4
V6
SR5
lol wild young kids edition.
Sounds like its a good Taco.. and black too! I like that colour..
Is it peppy to drive?
Got a bush bumper and winch for it yet?
Wonderful news. Enjoy the truck!
Btw, how did Mr Sawdust manage driving the Mazda all winter with no heat?
P.C. wrote:
We has a shiny new truck in our driveway. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif[/img]
Yay!!! Yous got truck! Did you try the honk?
Dunno if I missed this.. but stick or auto?
lol purelife. I didn't try the honk yet. I haven't driven it yet...just arrived yesterday.
It's auto, Russ. Mrs. Sawdust wants to drive it too. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Bleh. Is it only Wednesday?
Only 2 more sleeps and it's [span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 127);"]FRIDAY[/span] !
LM@work wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Bleh. Is it only Wednesday?[/div] HUMP DAY!
Well, I returned some unneeded parts.. and ended up buying more that offset teh cost of the ones that starfishie wanted me to return cause I wasnt sure if I was going to use them. I wonder if this met her criteria.
Well, Im currently getting my recipe together.. and then hitting the store.. to get my famous chili going again.
First I have to get off the couch though.
I bet your Taco has one powerful honk!!
Could someone give me some ideas on what to bbq? I want to do wings by marinating them in honey and garlic. How long do they take to bbq?
I'm also thinking about skewing chicken breasts. Do you guys always brush them in the marinade during the bbq session?
These are the veggies I have in mind for the bbq: mushrooms, zuchinni, red pepper, asparagus and onions. Any other ideas for the skewer?
purelife wrote:
I bet your Taco has one powerful honk!!
Could someone give me some ideas on what to bbq? I want to do wings by marinating them in honey and garlic. How long do they take to bbq?
I'm also thinking about skewing chicken breasts. Do you guys always brush them in the marinade during the bbq session?
These are the veggies I have in mind for the bbq: mushrooms, zuchinni, red pepper, asparagus and onions. Any other ideas for the skewer?
I do wings by marinating them with a loose sauce then cooking them on low and flipping them a number of times to keep them from burning. at the end I turn up the bbq to give them a crispy outside.. then I brush some additional marinate for the outside.
You mean make kebabs or whatever they are called with the breasts? I tend to marinate the meat for them overnight, then put them and the veggies on the skewers. I brush some on while cooking them.. I also use an indirect heat foil thingy to cook them.
Your skewers sound like mine.. only I dont use asparagus. i will try it next tiem though, lol
[img style="cursor: mozzoom-in;" alt="http://img.alibaba.com/photo/219173610/BBQ_aluminium_foil_tray.jpg" src="http://img.alibaba.com/photo/219173610/BBQ_aluminium_foil_tray.jpg" width="902" height="677"]
purelife, I don't know about anyone else, but I would never use the marinade to baste the chicken. I would discard it as soon as you've finished marinating. If you want to use the same kind of marinade for basting....reserve some separate from the stuff that the raw chicken is going to sit in. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
Jeez that took forever to post.
[img alt="http://www.shamelesscarnivore.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/Raw%20Kid%20small.jpg" src="http://www.shamelesscarnivore.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/Raw%20Kid%20small.jpg"]
heres one showing doing it with tinfoil.. indirect heat so you dont char the kebabs
P.C. wrote:
purelife, I don't know about anyone else, but I would [span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]never[/span] use the marinade to baste the chicken. I would discard it as soon as you've finished marinating. If you want to use the same kind of marinade for basting....reserve some separate from the stuff that the raw chicken is going to sit in. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif[/img]
Yes this.. sorry if I implied that. I ususally have some leftover marinade that wasnt raw chickened.. dont use the marinade to put on the chicken at the end that you had it in.
Sorry Russ. I didn't mean that to sound like I was 'correcting' you. Your post wasn't there yet when I posted. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Thanks for the tips, guys. For the tinfoil thing, is the shiny foil facing up, right?
Do I need to use the tinfoil for the wings too?
Oh, I don't put the asparagus on the skewers, Russ. LOL....I just grill them on its own. :)
I can't wait to have this bbq!! We haven't bbq'ed for a long time.
We've done a lot of grilled veggies.
Aspagaragus, eggplant, mushrooms, yams, carrots, zucchini.
Usually coat with oil, vinegar and salt before cooking.
no bugs tonight as there's a monsoon outside with rolling thunder
This new cat is driving me f*cking crazy.
Russ wrote:
This new cat is driving me f*cking crazy.
Did new kitty bite your toes?
[hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"]Does anyone own or know where to buy pastry recipe books that measure in grams instead of cups? I'm wondering if they exist as I haven't seen them yet.
Russ wrote:
This new cat is driving me f*cking crazy.
Duct tape ... as you well know Russ is the answer - doesn't REALLY matter what the question is ...
Duct tape ...or WD 40 - in this case I think duct tape ...
New kitty didnt bite my toes.. he tried teething on them. I seriously though he had a knife and fork down there. lol.
Hasnt stopped running in circles for the whole day. Its like hes hunting me. ah kittens..
VG: If I duct taped the cat my brothers girlfriend who has decided this is her baby will knife me in my sleep. She wont even let me discipline the cat if he tries to scratch teh couch or climb the curtains.
Did you just hear yourself ? Discipline a cat ???? LOLOLOL
Sorry Russ...couldn't resist.
We finally just got power back. It went out last night just before 7:30. Very very windy here....kicked up around noon yesterday, and is just starting to die down now. It's one of those super warm winds.
winds of nanaimo *making wind sound effects*
Mutter believes I should get a p.o. box in Washington as Canadian stores don't have online shopping (its rare) and shipping costs. I'm in the middle of picking a town to drive to in attempt to make these pick ups an adventure. Anywhere but Blaine.
Lynden has a dutch windmill, but Bellingham is one of the best places to retire too, and that's the light at the end of the tunnel in this house...
SD, I have a box in point roberts. Quick and easy across the border.
PC... dont burst my bubble. I can discipline Datsun if I want to. <kicks stone on floor>
Hahahah....Datsun
Everybody knows cats train their staff....not the other way around. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
You've mentioned about it before, it would make shipping easier and quicker.
Would a P.O box (for a citizen) make me a resident of Washington? (stupid question, but just curious)
I use a place called Ship Happens. It's great, because a lot of US catalogue shopping will not ship to a PO Box.
I've been out for 4.5 hours, going to two appointments, shopping for gifts and I'm pooped! Time to put up my feet. I can usually last longer than this!!
I was surprised that my Nutritionist was upset that I actually lost about a pound of weight after being on this restricted GD diet for a week than having my blood sugar double on that one day where I splurged on sweets.
I can't believe that I'm 30 weeks!! Less than 10 weeks to go. HOLY MOLY!!!!!! And I feel great......so far! :)
halloweeeeeeeeeeeen (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif) (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif) :-)
exciting!!!
PC how does Ship Happens work?
This thread should be called:
I don't have nothing interesting to say.
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SD....Ship Happens is home based buisness that allows you to use their home address for shipping. When your parcel arrives though...you have to go and pick it up. It's located 3 blocks South of the Sumas / Huntingdon Border Crossing. They give you a call or email notice when your parcel is in.
Quick HI ! Still have a houseful of company.
Hi Gophie !!(//forums/richedit/smileys/Love/1.gif)
Yesterday I decided to go blackberrying, hoping to pick a goodly amount to freeze for use during the winter. Alas the pickings seemed few and far between, but at last I came across a bush which was absolutely smothered in them. Concentrating on my picking, I was suddenly aware that something was caressing my arm and about a second later I felt gentle breath on the back of my neck. Thinking that my luck was in (or not), I turned round to find myself nose to nose with two huge horses who had somehow approached me unheard. They proceeded to attempt to \'get at\' the box which contained my harvest, so I walked away from them. They didn\'t follow, and when I turned round to look were helping themselves to the blackberries direct from the bush. I trust that this qualifies as something uninteresting.
P.C. wrote:
Quick HI ! Still have a houseful of company.
Hi Gophie !!<img src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/1.gif" border="0">
HI PC - my love to your company.
Hahaha....funny story Gophie. I also just had the kids bring me buckets of blackberries...so I promised I would make a pie for them. I'd best get busy. I'm also bringing meals to my neighbour and her kids while she recuperates from surgery. I think I have been doing nothing but cooking from the time I get up til the time I go to bed.
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A la Sarah Palin?
A la Sarah Palin ?
Yep, cooking up something intelligent the whole day long.
LOL. I prefer blueberries to blackberries. Blackberries have too many seeds.
Made bleuberry lemon scones this morning.
Turned out quite well (and I'm a TOTAL non-baker).
Saw a second year blackbear up up close and personal this afternoon! It was quite amazing. He was splashing around the Coq river and came up on the path less than 10 ft away from Heckyl, his friend and me. We were on bikes. We watched him for a while- then fear of the nearby mother cub made me say, "Zoinks! Let's get out of here!"
My friend moved to South Korea 2 days ago, already has swine flu. (was diagnosed)
question is was he exposed before moving over there.... i always thought the incubation period for the flu was 3 or 4 days just like the cold...
How the hell does someone move to a new country, catch a flu AND get diagnosed in 2 days????
There's an outbreak in the country, 200 cases a day or something, and the health officials are isolating anyone with symptoms regardless if it is or not.
I have just had my annual blood test.
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Now that really IS nothing interesting.
I can't help but stop at every French town in Manitoba.
WTF wrote:
How the hell does someone move to a new country, catch a flu AND get diagnosed in 2 days????
A lot of airports in asia have a person with a infra red scanner - they take a "shot" of everyone. If you are over a temp of "X" the pull you off to the side and start asking question.
If you have a true fever they will quarenteen (sp?) you immediately. After SAR they are not taking a lot of chances.
I have no freeken idea what I want to be when I grow up.
The company that I stumbled into 6 months ago is undergoing massive expansion and I'm an integral part of it. Halp!
Are you a toys r us kid?
Maaaaybe?
Running notes through Canada
I like Saskatoon
Winnipeg gave me St Louis horror filled flashback paranoia
Calgary is illogically designed and planned
Calgary is smog ridden like no other
I didn't know National Parks were created to be like Stanley Park (i always thought they were going to be wild-ish)
I've come to the conclusion that I've been spoiled by Vancouver Island scenery and now I'm never going to be impressed by anything. :(
Bummed about wildfires in BC, ruined picture abilities.
I'm clearly a BCer.
Calgary illogical?
The streets run in N-S and E-W grids and all the major streets are highways.
The subdivisions streets are grouped by "theme" (can identify the subdivision by the street name).
If every other street is a blvd highway, you better know where you're going downtown or it'll take 50mins to find something.
The blvds/parkway ideas only work if you spread the strips out and give ample time for maneuvering. Calgary is too squished together.
The area around U of C is Florida-esque in how not to do things.
Lil Me wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Maaaaybe?[/div] Sorry, I just started humming the toys r us theme song to myself when I read that you dont know what you want to be when you grow up
Its now stuck in my head.
I figured I could share that with you. lol.
Well, I have now been told we are picking up cedar slats and painting them for the fence tomorrow.lol
Russ,
You are a chaisaw kinda guy.
Theres a condo going in 2 blocks from me and they had to fall several large trees.
I look at the wood there and think "gad zooks" there's firewood for a year there.
I'm sure the developer would be happy if someone came and took it as he won't have to pay someone to cart it away but likely can't advertise as such due to liability concerns. what are the rules regarding this?
van_guy wrote:
Russ,
You are a chaisaw kinda guy.
Theres a condo going in 2 blocks from me and they had to fall several large trees.
I look at the wood there and think "gad zooks" there's firewood for a year there.
I'm sure the developer would be happy if someone came and took it as he won't have to pay someone to cart it away but likely can't advertise as such due to liability concerns. what are the rules regarding this?
LOL, yes I have a few chainsaws.
I dont actually know what the rules are regarding that. I assume you would have to ask the guy about it before taking it. I dont think it would be a liability issue to let someone come get it? I see it advertised alot on craigslist and such. Saying firewood.. you come and chop it up.
If they are big trees they are probably worth some money..
You have me curious now
LOL, yes I have a few chainsaws.
I dont actually know what the rules are regarding that. I assume you would have to ask the guy about it before taking it. I dont think it would be a liability issue to let someone come get it? I see it advertised alot on craigslist and such. Saying firewood.. you come and chop it up.
Yeah I assumed as much .
If they are big trees they are probably worth some money..
You have me curious now
Exactly - the ones Im thinking about are at least 2.5 - 3 feet in diameter.
They have already been bucked into 6-8 foot lengths - I'm wondering if you had a picker truck and a low boy if you could make some money at that??
Yes, you sure could make some money at it. Firewood is EXPENSIVE these days. It might even be cheaper to mail free logs through Canada Post, than to buy a chord of wood. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. wrote:
Yes, you sure could make some money at it. Firewood is EXPENSIVE these days. It might even be cheaper to mail free logs through Canada Post, than to buy a chord of wood. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif[/img]
My dad was talking about it a little while ago.. you can buy 8 chords of wood links, not split from tree cleaning further up island. Its like 4 or 5 hundred? They bring a big dump full of the links and dump it on your property..
This was the theory behind us buying him a wood splitter.
LOL, it has been used ONCE
I got lost yesterday in Coquitlam, found the local headquarters of the HA.
Presumably I'll have more 'lost and confused' driving stories in Vancouver.
My dad was talking about it a little while ago.. you can buy 8 chords of wood links, not split from tree cleaning further up island. Its like 4 or 5 hundred? They bring a big dump full of the links and dump it on your property..
This was the theory behind us buying him a wood splitter.
LOL, it has been used ONCE
Yea...I'd have been in to that maybe 5 years ago, but I find I'm running out of ambition in this area now. I've had a couple chords sitting there all spring and summer, just waiting to be stacked, but I find myself procrastinating about it more and more these days.
But you know Russ....even wood splitters are a lot of work. Maybe not for a young buck such as yourself, but there's a lot of lifting and tossing, plus you still have to stack it. Maybe I'm getting lazy. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
OK...I'll bite. What the H is the HA. (//forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif)
P.C. wrote:
OK...I'll bite. What the H is the HA. (//forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif)
im guessing hells angels.
well, it was supposed to make that type of stuff easier for him.. and now he doesnt want to do it, lol. we got the type that the splitter rocks down vertical and doesnt stay horizontal.
Ah...the vertical splitter. Good idea.
Hell's Angels. Ohhhhh...I see. That wasn't hard to type at all. The ol HA. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Yeah that's the group, i didn't want to spell it out.
LOL. Welcome to Coquitlam. Funny thing is, they roar down the highway into the Clubhouse and leave. Coquitlam isn't really an HA hangout- like Haney and Mission are. Sure, there are lots of HA associates around, but not the guys on the bikes.
Haha yeah.
Here was my thoughts "oh how quaint..." *sees hells angels* *bursts out laughing* *drives a bit faster*
Betcha wouldn't call them quaint to their faces...or laugh either. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
I was speaking about the area, I think its the french part of town? I dunno.
I have been picking blackberries again.
I wonder if we shall have to have a Babyshoe Thread for purelife.
I live with frat personality type guys this year. :(
They refuse to clean.
Sorry to hear that Sportsdude that may make a very long year.
Trying to turn my roommates into morning people. One of them likes the smell of omelets in the morning.
Sportsdude wrote:
Trying to turn my roommates into morning people. One of them likes the smell of omelets in the morning.
I didnt use to be a morning person.. you would have been a sorry person if you had tried to change me when I was younger! lol.
Thats too bad you dont mesh with your roomates this year.. give it time, maybe you will all find some common ground?
I kinda spoke too soon on first glance. They're a group that'll keep to themselves for the most part. I don't see us interacting outside of me cooking in the morning and the 2 guys who always have their gf's spend the night. I'm fine with that, I like to keep to myself for the most part.
Last year wasn't the greatest either. I had to deal with people my age who thought they were infinitely smarter than me. I was just a lowly Arts student, who didn't need to exist, as engineers should just rule the world and go into law etc. So I was excluded in that regard.
Sportsdude wrote:
I kinda spoke too soon on first glance. They're a group that'll keep to themselves for the most part. I don't see us interacting outside of me cooking in the morning and the 2 guys who always have their gf's spend the night. I'm fine with that, I like to keep to myself for the most part.
Last year wasn't the greatest either. I had to deal with people my age who thought they were infinitely smarter than me. I was just a lowly Arts student, who didn't need to exist, as engineers should just rule the world and go into law etc. So I was excluded in that regard.
Maybe you did.. maybe you didnt. But regardless that was your first impression was it not? They didnt go out of their way on that one...
Thats good in a way they will keep to themselves.
People are like that.. its annoying isnt it? I recently had someone bring a new girl over for a movie night at my place (we just recently got new speakers and a stand alone blu ray player for the home entertainment setup we have.. so we are now full 7.1 surround sound) and she was one of those that had done teh whole university thing. She was convinced that she was underpaid and under appreciated.. and had done three years of job training. She saw our setup and stuff, then proceeded to tell us that we didnt deserve to have the stuff or the salaries we did because she was better educated than us. I just told her, that she was paid what society deemed she should be.. she chose her field. Then she got into politics lol.. she didnt last much longer with my buddy after that! We had an enjoyable evening.. she dug herself deeper and deeper into a hole.
My brother and I are not university educated.. we are college/ tradeschool educated. Experience and decision making is what counts.
Sorry, the ERTW thing annoys me. I had a bunch of friends go through that and are convinced they are king shit cause of that.. When the other person or someone else went a different way or a different direction than engineering doesnt mean they are less of a person.
Sportsdude are you former roomates even in UBC still the drop out rate for those engineers is almost as staggering as they are.
Totally with you Russ. I avoid political people as friends, especially the indoctrinated types. They usually can't see past my nationality or their own views as that's all they know. It's quite amusing. If politics is anything, most of my true friends/buddies are apolitical/not indoctrinated/don't judge because of something silly and come from all stripes. lol
I think it's more social class in how they see themselves. Most of the people I don't get along with see themselves as 'intellectuals' while my friends are just regular people trying to do something in their life. I mean, yeah my social group isn't your average social group, but then at the same time, I've got buddies whom I go to BC Lions games and drink at east side pubs etc. In life you need a mix.
Two of the new guys are engineers, they still have that "I expect to make this after university" outlook. It's the entitlement that comes with it that annoys me. Yeah, I want to go into something that requires grad school with a median career average salary top that these engineers 'expect' right after university. They can live their life, I'm happy with mine. It's not how much you make, but if you enjoy doing it. Clearly they (last year's group) didn't enjoy it, as they went into law.
The problem with the last year group was that they were in their words "first wave Asians from china after the crackdown, overachiever, 160 IQ minimum, kids who like to do gourmet cooking, photography, everything." They were intimidating to say the least.
Society seems so dead set on salary and 'you must go into science.' etc.
If I went into science, my life would be of taking water samples of streams. Not something I find thrilling.
Random Musings:
1) Traffic has been really bad this week. I think people forgot how to drive over the summer.
2) Wine in a box gets REALLY tasty after the 3rd glass.
I think I just accidentally broke my ultrasonic aromatherapy nebulizer by getting the bottom mechanical parts wet. Maybe it'll dry out tomorrow. I love this thing!!!! (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
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Oh, I got my free t-shirt in the mail yesterday from purchasing a General Mills cereal. I'm happy to have another big shirt to wear. :)
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only person in my european class not to have been in europe.
That's ok, SD. You could be in Europe in 5 minutes through Youtube. :)
Sportsdude wrote:
only person in my european class not to have been in europe.
what is a european class?
I'm trying to be vague 49er lol. Its a class on Europe.
What does it do?
Worked all weekend on the 'greenhouse'.
Right now we are listening to the band that's playing at a party the neighbours have every September. Except this year, they are REALLY GOOD ! Unbelievable even. Sounds like we've got Clapton, Robbie Robertson and a few other greats in the neighbourhood. Pretty skookum sound system too....I'm sure it can be heard for a looooooong ways away.
Of course it's all fun and games til you're pounding your pillow at 2 in the morn trying to get some shut-eye. But right now we're just enjoying. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
I think I heard the noise from Cyprus last night. Nanaimo's lights always look like they're moving and blinking from far away.
I still can't believe they got rid of the lighthouse.
I've been here 3yrs. holy.
Greenhouse building hey PC? Thats an idea.. how big and out of what? I know you talked about it.. but what are you going to grow inside of it.
We had one in the backyard of our house in vancouver but it came down when SOMEONE accidentally was shifting their truck and hit the side of it.
Our neighborhood had a block party yesterday. There was vancouver's finest and firefighters everywhere. Including a band called the 'purple pirate'. Unfortunately it was a kiddie band and I couldnt convince them to sing "highway to hell". They did sing "row row row your boat" however.
lol Russ. I wonder who that 'SOMEONE' was. I can't even imagine.
It's not a free-standing greenhouse...we're actually building it onto the house, accessable from the back door. More like a 3 seasons porch. It's going to be about 20 X 6. Our neighbour had their whole house redone with new windows, so they gave us all their old ones...so they will make up the 3 sides from about counter height, to the ceiling....the bottom part will be sided the same as the house...and also a door to exit from the side.
I mostly want a place to winter over a lot of the bedding plants. I'm getting tired of buying new stuff every year for the planters, when so much of it can be kept....if you've got the proper conditions to keep it. (and the space)....of which we have neither. Stuff is just getting too expensive to turf it every year. And maybe to start a few things for the planters that need to get going in February...and a jump start on the tomatoes.
P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]lol Russ. I wonder who that 'SOMEONE' was. I can't even imagine.[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]It's not a free-standing greenhouse...we're actually building it onto the house, accessable from the back door. More like a 3 seasons porch. It's going to be about 20 X 6. Our neighbour had their whole house redone with new windows, so they gave us all their old ones...so they will make up the 3 sides from about counter height, to the ceiling....the bottom part will be sided the same as the house...and also a door to exit from the side. [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]I mostly want a place to winter over a lot of the bedding plants. I'm getting tired of buying new stuff every year for the planters, when so much of it can be kept....if you've got the proper conditions to keep it. (and the space)....of which we have neither. Stuff is just getting too expensive to turf it every year. And maybe to start a few things for the planters that need to get going in February...and a jump start on the tomatoes. [/div]
I tend to agree PC.. our neighbor has a green house type room in their backyard, and certain outdoor plants we put in there. We also because our hottub hasnt been working in a while, will put the plants in the hottub room which will keep the plants warmish over the cold months.I wanted to rebuild a smallish greenhouse however so I can grow some limes.. I have noticed I have gone through ALOT of them the last few months for some obscure reason.. lol.
I now have three black composters in teh backyard.. two are fullish, one is not. We also put one in at Starfishies house for them to use, but her sister and brother seem to think a composter is too blackmagicish to use however.
The one we accquired from some some gracious souls on the island went to my grandparents in port alberni.. and did they ever use it.. it was full faster than ours!
I've just had a phone call from Germany.
Growing LIMES ?? WOW...now THAT would be nice. I would like to have a full Mojito Garden. So far I only have the mint...which I call my Mojito Tree. But LIMES ! That would be awesome !
We're cutting it kinda fine for having the greenhouse ready for this fall....but we're going to give it a shot.
I'm glad your grandparents got some use from the composter Russ. (lol at Starfishie's spooked sister and brother)
Is it a good call from Germany Gopher?
PC: Yeah.. limes would be nice, but I would only get one if I could get one or two lime trees partially grown. I would need to make some sort of greenhouse thing then.. would be interesting to see if I could. lol.
Russ wrote:
Is it a good call from Germany Gopher?
Yes, it was from someone I hadn't spoken to for over 15 years.
Get a dwarf lime tree in a pot and move it into the garage in the winter. I have one of these dwarf trees in my backyard and cover it with a plastic sheet whenever frost is forecasted.....get lime all year long
Sounds like a great idea where do you find a dwarf lime?[/DIV]
took an elbow in the teeth, now i have a fat lip and a small scab, ouch. the part that hurts worst of all is that 2 of the teeth are broken and a large chunk of the enamel has come off, it is really deep, i dont know how the hell it goes from one tooth right to the next one. maybe it was a veneer on it ? perhaps lise can explain this one... it is really deep, the nerves are almost exsposed.
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Lise with all your Knowledge on or is it in dentistry, do you think you can give a ball park figure what this might cost me to fix ?
I guess I do not need to mention how painful this is. I have got to see a dentist on saturday wish it could be sooner but i just got back from a short vacation to get some very much needed rest. So no if ands or buts about this one i must see a dentist and it will be no choice but to use that credit card again. sighs. :( what a shitty week this has been.
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Maybe Lise knows if the dental students at UBC still do work for cheap at UBC.
JJ wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Maybe Lise knows if the dental students at UBC still do work for cheap at UBC.[/div]
This is a good idea JJ.. never thought of that!
I remember something about that from friends when I was younger and they didnt have dental care monies.
Renault's F1 race team fixed a race by ordering one of their drivers to deliberately crash so the team's top driver could win a race.
[a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8258987.stm"]http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8258987.stm[/a]
This seems borderline criminal considering someone's life is at stake when they get into a race car.
JJ wrote:
Sounds like a great idea where do you find a dwarf lime?[/DIV][/DIV]
it was years ago.....but I thing from Home Depot
[em]JJ wrote:
[/em] [div][em]Sounds like a great idea where do you find a dwarf lime?[/em][/div][/div]49er wrote: [div style="font-style: italic;"]it was years ago.....but I thing from Home Depot
JJ: Ive got some calls into some places around for prices and information on a normal lime tree and dwarf lime trees.. Ill post some info when I get some.
I'm pretty sure I don't get enough sunshine here for a lime tree. It's a push to get tomatoes.
I am wounded today. I ripped of my pointy finger nail off yesterday on a rock. I'm ticked because it is hindering everything I do and I have much to do. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/5.gif)
Ouch P.C.
A song to ease your pain:
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*stares befuddledly into washing machine full of water and wonders how many days the clothes have been soaking*
Lil Me wrote:
*stares befuddledly into washing machine full of water and wonders how many days the clothes have been soaking*
OUCH!
I have done something like that.. I never did get the smell completely out.
AND on that note.. Im off to the land of Nod.
Gnight!
I did the same thing this spring. The pile of clothes are sitting by the door. I've got options, a) put them in the good will bucket in the lobby - but they still smell or b) just toss them
I spent the last 3hrs completely doing over my group's research topic statement for a class tomorrow. I don't want to be hard on the person who wrote it, but it wasn't good.
Sportsdude wrote:
I did the same thing this spring. The pile of clothes are sitting by the door. I've got options, a) put them in the good will bucket in the lobby - but they still smell or b) just toss them<
Leave them where they are and eventually they'll walk away of their own volition.
well that's the plan of action at the moment. Since I never buy clothes except every 5-10yrs, I'm running low on shirts.
A friend of mine just told me he has cystic fibrosis, he's 30, average life span from the cystic fibrosis foundation is 36.
I know someone with cystic fibrosis I didn't realize that the live expectancy was so low. I've alway admired her drive to do things, she told me the last time I saw her that she was going to drag me to aquafit with her.
Its pretty sad isnt it..
I have two buddies with Chrones (sp?) disease.
As for the lime trees.. I called a number of places around here. Only one that said they could get me one was garden works.. and not till late november early december. Said it doesnt have to be a dwarf, I could limit it easily by just keeping the pot small.
They said on average between 30-50 for a tree? Does that sound about right 49er?
they're around $20 here at Home Depot for the 5gallon pot...and already with limes hanging from them. I've seem them in Costco once in while.
The leaves are starting to fall.
It got warm. :(
It's sunny :D
It's too hot!!
It's just about right for me.
Im sorry Gopher.. but Im with PL on this. I have the AC unit I installed in my living room running currently.
I picked up a brazil visa today... not sure if im happy or not about that. lol.
Had AC running all day at work (with a hoodie on). It's the "stuffy" that bothers me more than the heat.
Going to Brazil. Russ? Going to get some nuts?
I has a sick.
Coffee, advil, vitamin C, green tea, Chinese cough syrup.
Then some Doritos because I was at work and wikkedly hungry.
Brazil nuts are yummy! When are you leaving?
Oh dear, Lil Me... hope you're feeling better soon and can get the rest you need. Take it easy.
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Russ wrote: As for the lime trees.. I called a number of places around here. Only one that said they could get me one was garden works.. and not till late november early december. Said it doesnt have to be a dwarf, I could limit it easily by just keeping the pot small.[/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]They said on average between 30-50 for a tree? Does that sound about right 49er?[/span]
I'm not 49er....but I'll answer anyways. His prices are likely to be a LOT different than ours.
30 to 50 sounds about right to me, Russ.
[div style="overflow: auto; width: 100%;"][div style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Lil Me wrote: I has a sick.[/div] [div style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"] [/div]
Awww, Lil Me. I hope you are on the mend soon.
Do you ever wonder if you're working yourself ragged ??? Hmmm? Well, didja ?
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...and....Hi Miss purelife. Hope you are feeling excellent !!!
Hey Miss P.C.! It's nice to see you around again. It has been too long.
I'm getting excited that time is flying by quickly.
:(
...
I can imagine your excitement Miss purelife. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
I've been around...just not posting so much. I just bop in...check to see what's happening (which isn't too much these days) and then I'm outside. We're really rushing to try and get this greenhouse completed before the cold nights devour the plants I'm hoping to winter over.
Yesterday we tried to get the long wall up. We constructed it flat and then tried to heave it into place. I told Sawdust we clearly needed another set of hands because I was afraid it was going to go up....and then over. It's 19 feet long....so it's really heavy....well, mostly awkward. We enlisted the neighbour's two strapping boys for this morning, to help us get that one up. Soooo, off I go.
Yeah miss PC.. it IS a pain to do something like that. We did the fence at my parents with the frame concreted in teh ground first, then screwed the cedar slats on. I think that section was 80 feet long.. that was part of the section that went across the creek.
Good on ya to get it done!
Ive taken my pool down and now have a big dead spot of grass in the backyard. It looks like a crop circle.. and cause of the dead grass thats half rotten it smells like langley. lol.
Today I was working on my Toy.. finally got it insured and moving about today. Getting the onboard air and the second gas tank working again. I discovered I wired it wrong when I wasnt getting gas out of the discharge to the second tank. so I turned it off then pulled the return line.. I blew into it and looked in it.. just as my buddy turned it on. I got a face ful of gas. So I flushed my face with a bit of garden hose for a bit, lol.
LOL, no brazil nuts.. well maybe acutally. Those things are usually pretty good.
The nightmarish weekend is over, finally.
I drove to Bellingham to pick up a prescription (it'll be my monthly deal now). I didn't want to leave the Cliff's beach area north of the city. Total bliss.
I figured somewhere in BC i.e. Sunshine Coast would have become my 'get away' locale, Wash just has qualities of home on some level.
I'm worried I just said goodbye to a friend for the last time.
Sportsdude wrote:
I'm worried I just said goodbye to a friend for the last time.
Thats hard.. I know when I went away the last time and said goodbye to my grandmother... it WAS for the last time. I knew it too.
Anyhoo.. Im going back down to work on the Toy.. hopefully without the same adventures with Russ n Gas as yesterday. Today will be Russ n Welding.
I got stuck in an elevator this morning.
Gopher wrote:
I got stuck in an elevator this morning.
That sucks.. hopefully its not too inconveniencing? How long were you trapped in the lift? Was there anyone else in there with you?
Not very long. I was alone, the elevator wouldn't go to the floor I wanted and stopped at the one ab ve - from there the doors kept opening and shutting but never wide enough for me to get out until about five minutes after it had stopped.
Aw jeez. Now that wouldn't have worked for me at all. Elevators are right up there with flying. I have liftaphobia. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Too bad you weren't stuck there with a gorgeous sexy adventurous woman.(//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Hey gopher! Quick! PC is volunteering!
LOL on the "smells like Langley".
More (mis)adventures with Russ. I think Russ would be a great re-occurring character at Possum Lodge.
Hope the very ambitious P.C. Project went well.
Glad to know you were safe, Goph? My dad got stuck in an elevator last month. After about an hour, he reported that "the air was getting a bit thin".
I didn't know the Beach Boys kept releasing albums... Surprised people could still stomach the depressing music? lol
One of the biggest 'indie bands' from Seattle the last couple of years is Fleet Foxes. Basically they're a Beach Boys redux with just one singer w/background aaaah aaaaah aaaAAaaaah vocals.
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQRS40OKNE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQRS40OKNE[/a]
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brZTvGIzeGg&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brZTvGIzeGg&feature=related[/a]
Beach Boys depressing ? No way.
Totally. The imagery I get is being dizzy lost and in a total state of confusion. Only Brian Wilson could write those songs in his fragile state of mind in the 60s.
They sang about cars, surfing, summer and romance. Which one of those are you finding depressing.
I've just mended a pair of trousers.
I think some of you may enjoy this website where you can do fun stuff with your photos. I'm having lots of fun!
http://www.bighugelabs.com/
Post- Good Vibrations era.
That's what I meant by depressing and not knowing that they kept producing albums. I remember Still Cruisin' as a kid but I assumed it was a reunion tour type album of sorts.
Very long winded nothing to say this time hahaha
I busted my camera :( I won't be able to get any good picture's So my normal pleasure in fall and the magnificent colours found in the tree's is going to go unrecorded this year... Sighs I never even got a chance to show off my new camera ( second hand new) I dropped it and it broke, now the battery wont stay in ( it no longer locks in to place to be ejected but just sits loosely..
Now that the battery wont lock in place and it no longer turns on I thought okay maybe the ac cord will still work to power it.. Wrong nothing their either.. it wont charge or turn on the red light when plugged in to the ac power :( (//forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif) grrr stupid elctronics it just had to hit edge on, worse yet it was only a 3 foot drop onto a carpeted floor worse yet the week before my Samsung got damaged in a fall off my bicycle handle bars and it trashed the lens . My neighbor dug oput his camera and loaned me his Pentax but it has a grey lcd and wont show any image, he's stumped and so am I. We figure it's broken too. This is a very bad month for cameras it seems..
secondary problem the kodak image card wont read on my computer it tells me I have to format it but if I do that I will lose the few dozen photos that are on it... waaaaaaaaa
Now I still have my very old, very cheap Fuji Film Camera the one with the focous issues sometimes it takes pics in focus and some times it doesn't, LOL .. How ever 1 little problem before I can use it I can not find the 64 MB SmartMedia card that I used with it. this stupid stupid mess of mine is hiding it someware providing I didnt accidentaly throw it away.. But even on the highest settings I could only take 64 pictures with it @ 1.3 mega pixels 125 ISO compared to the Samsung @ 5 Mega pixels 400 ISO, this thing is ancient and compared to the kodak I had for 1 week @ 10 mega pixels 3200 ISO this fuji film camera is a dinosaur.. can I safely pull out my hair in frustration with out you lot thinking I am crazy ?
and to top off my month of September I tore my new jogging pants (less than one month old) they caught a bur on the seat or something, I am not exactly sure what but I tore them from crotch to knee, thank goodness I was wearing underpants and not commando that day. Otherwise I could have been arrested for indecent exposure however being in the DTES it was not that unusual of a site.
I myself have seen stranger things.Such as the Guy wearing a Armani suite, socks with suspenders, black leather dress shoes, carrying a lawyers brief case. The kicker of his outfit was he had no pants on, just his purple thong underpants.. Apparently some hooker had rolled him for his pant's. lol.. Needless to say he had a very cool walk back to his car or office and I had a very breezy ride home, not to mention very embarrassed warm red cheeks up top and cold red cheeks below lol ...
(//forums/richedit/smileys/1.gif) shakes fist angrily (//forums/richedit/cliparts/7.gif) waves a wand and sends a spell of bad karma on the persons who make such shoddy, cheap, trousers and other clothing articles..
why are clothing garments being made out of cheaper and cheaper material. I remember a few years ago a pair of pants from the big and tall would last me 2 to 3 years. now i am lucky if they last 2 to 3 months before they fade or colours run or they rip or tear.. worthless garments I am so angry and I have no other places to shop top show my displeasure at their crappy quality and their horrible customer service..
I've busted my cellphone.
I am not at all pleased with my new pair of glasses.
how did you break your cell phone gopher ? and why do you not like your new glasses ?
Everything is back in order. I had the magnification in my glasses reduced to a level I could deal with and my cellphone has miraculously started to work again for no reason that I can think of.
Excellent news!
I may go back to bed soon.
Good idea - I sometimes wonder why we ever bother leaving it.
I've fulfilled my ironic dispositions quota of the week.
I has a long nap this afternoon. I don't usually nap.
Nice! I used to power nap quite a bit. Now it's only once a week.
My toenails are too long.
Haha my signature may have inadvertently led to a political career of sorts.
I'm cold.
I was cold today too. Spent the day outside in the coldest, shadiest, windiest part of Langley.
This is so random, and someone is going to flame me for saying it...but it's just a recent observation:
At my workplace, there is a Spanish-speaking person who is responsible for the cleaning. Her choice of cleaning product?
Spic and Span.
Oh fun... A federal bye-election in New Westminster-Coquitlam riding (Dawn Blacks old seat) was called. Well, at least the food is good at the Quay, (but that was 2yrs ago) and I'll get some exercise going up those hills. Hopefully this election will be concussion free.
but during midterms, lovely.
Sportsdude wrote:
Oh fun... A federal bye-election in New Westminster-Coquitlam riding (Dawn Blacks old seat) was called. Well, at least the food is good at the Quay, (but that was 2yrs ago) and I'll get some exercise going up those hills. Hopefully this election will be concussion free.
but during midterms, lovely.
You are doing volunteering for the local elections? Why? You are still american are you not?
Russ wrote:
You are doing volunteering for the local elections? Why? You are still american are you not?
The American is there to monitor the poll place to ensure there is no ballot box stuffing
Haha 49er. I'm actually not allowed to be a scrutineer. That was 'part of my job' from the provincial election that I wasn't able to fulfil.
To answer Russ, it's my inherent civic duty, or in this case internationalism showing through. My obligation to the world.
49er wrote:
The American is there to monitor the poll place to ensure there is no ballot box stuffing[/DIV]
LOL
Not knocking you SD. Just was curious at your motives, lol.
Well, its time to go see what delectable delights the cooks have cooked up this morning..
Thank you Sportsdude that riding needs the [FONT face=Calibri]scutineers, it seems to be a swing riding.[/FONT]
I've just had my hair cut.
I'm on 2-3hr of sleep.
Thanks JJ! I don't know when I'll be called, other people I know already have been.
SD...I don't think scrutineers are volunteers. It is a paid position.
Anywho...got half the flooring down in the 'greenhouse' today. Yeayyyy.
Sweeet! :DDD
No, it was volunteer, at least for the party I was working with provincially- parties send their own people to the vote count to look over.
BC Liberals probably do things differently, they paid people to go door to door, used an 'election firm'. It seemed odd, as if the party didn't exist on a personable level, but rather it was just some ambiguous machine... The Greens work the same way, you never see them.
I was office manager for the Distric Returning Office in several elections, did all the hiring etc....and unless things have changed, I'm pretty sure you have to be a Canadian citizen.
Nooo oooo oooo oo oo oo oo o :)
I wasn't allowed in the building, PC. I couldn't do it because I wasn't Canadian. But this wasn't through Elections BC it was tasks given out by E-day volunteers who were working for x-party in x-riding.
I'm quite possibly bored. Everyone flew the coop to points called home for the 3-day.
what to do...
come to church services and a thanksgiving lunch this sunday at the VEV ?
Hi all. Sorry to have been neglectful here....have been givin'er on the 'greenhouse' before the bad weather comes. Everything I own hurts so far. All the windows are in.... Sawdust is doing all the overhead stuff today...soffit and fascia boards and I should be able to finish the roof by noon which will bring it to lock up stage. This was a much bigger job than I was anticipating. (as usual (//richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif))
Happy Turkey Day. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Pics! Pics!
I went to the Seattle outlets with my friend and the border crossing was amusing. "How do you know this person" (she was born in Pakistan came over here at 5)
I've given up on shopping for clothes for me, it's becoming impossible.
Happy T-Day indeed. I've got a dinner in east van.
Dammit, I had a two paragraph reply typed here and then i musta hit something and it deleted it all. bugger
Anyhoo, having a blast here in Ortona, Italy. Lots of work during the day to keep busy, busy. But the nights are another story, lol.
The restaurants and food here is amazing. Lots of little cafes and mom and pop restaurants. the ice cream is great.
the translations are sometimes interesting as when I was trying to order lamb I ended up with some sort of beef surrounded by oatmeal covered in gravy.
The job didnt turn out to be long term/permanent as the other fellow did indeed come back and there isnt another position currently open. But cause I did a good job on here and I seem to be well liked, a recommendation has gone to the office with a hire at next opportunity. So at least theres that.
Well, time for a shower then get ready for the day..
Oh I hate the disappearing posts too Russ.
Too bad that the job didn't turn out to be permanent...it sure sounds better than many of the locations you've been dispatched to. Nice that a good word has been put in for you....who couldn't love you to pieces. Hope something good comes of that.
sounds like you already have a foot in the door, Russ
Hi everyone - Gophie, 49er, Russ, SD
Sorry to be MIA for a while. I've been out and about going for more walks and keeping up with all these appointments I have. I might as well live at the hospital for the next week or two. It's too bad that I can't lump all 3 appointments on separate days into 1 to save bus transfer tickets. It can get so pricey when you're on EI. :( Other than that, I've been feeling good. No aches and pains right now.
P.C. - I would LOVE to see pics of your finished green house.
Russ - Glad to hear that you're enjoying your job and stay in Italy. I bet their gelato is something amazing!!! And their pizza....mmmmmm.....
purelife! Hi hon. I know the waiting game can be frustrating!
How are you feeling?
Are you on mat leave in preparation for the birth?
(http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/customavatars/avatar3448_5.gif) O M G. Melt.
Hang in there purelife....you're almost there. (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a207.gif)
Lil Me wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]purelife! Hi hon. I know the waiting game can be frustrating![/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]How are you feeling?[/div] Are you on mat leave in preparation for the birth?
Hi Lil Me and P.C.
Yep, on mat leave. I lost my job (lay off) during early pregnancy but had a great severance package so have been on EI/mat leave earlier.
I'm feeling good. There's something magical and special to think that I made it this far and I'm so close. I don't know how to describe the overwhelming happiness that I feel.
Sniff. I'm so happy for you Miss p. (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/a030.gif)
Just had my flu jab and now have an aching arm.
I've apparently become a life coach.
Gopher wrote:
Just had my flu jab and now have an aching arm.
I hate that part of getting vaccines.. when I was first starting to travel overseas I got 5 shots at once... all in the same arm. I couldnt move it due to the funny pain and numbness in it. I was downtown Vancouver.. and after I got in my truck I remembered I drove a standard.. and had 4 shots in one arm and one in the other.
Did you get just the fly shot or the H1N1?
Just the ordinary flu shot, I've got to go again for the swine flu variety.
Gophie....Not sure, but I think there is an issue with getting the H1N1 shot AFTER the regular flu shot. Sawdust canceled the reg flu shots for his staff when he heard this until there was more info...but studies released a couple months back, suggested the H1N1 would be less effective if given after.
That's what I heard as well.
Oh well, que sera, sera.
Hi Gophie....I'm sure you'll be fine.
Must get back to work. bbl
Skipped Sunday services today I needed the sleep in I am just worn down from work and stress. I am also on a new opiate based pain medication. I've to stay home the first time I take them (that being this morning) that way I can see how I will react... So far it's doing ok but I think it's possibly to low of a dosage.
I have some single dosage's to take as needed for break through pain. However, I am not used to taking these 12 hour time release capsules.. it has been nearly 3 hours since I took it, I am in a little discomfort and when I walk around the pain is present and almost manageable. I will just have to wait and see how the rest of the day goes and judge what the rest of the week is like.
So far so good and if, I do not need to use any of the breakthrough dosage's, I will be pretty darned pleased. The real test will be tomorrow morning, that is when I return to work. Then I can test how the pain levels are on a full day. If I'm going to have to use any of the single dosage as you need pain medication's, it will probably be while doing a full work day. Hopefully they will not be needed.
I am losing my voice. It has become very scratchy, especially at night. :(
[a href="index.php?action=profile;u=128" title="View the profile of Orik"]Orik[/a] Karma: 1872
Things that happened in 1872 coincedentaly enough the same number of blessings I have.
The magazine Popular Science is first published.
November 7 – The [a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Celeste" title="Mary Celeste"]Mary Celeste[/a] sets sail from New York, bound for Genoa.
December 4 – The crewless American ship [a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Celeste" title="Mary Celeste"]Mary Celeste[/a] is found by the British brig Dei Gratia.
and I am heading back to bed
insomnia sucks!
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I am 100% behind you on that Orik.. I find I get up randomly during the night, lol.
yup i understand russ waking up randomly during the night sucks and when you can't get back to sleep right away makes it 5 times worse... bah grrrrrrrrrr
Fricken fracken bank is holding my deposit for 5 days. It does NOT take 5 days to clear a cheque drawn from a commercial account and deposited into another commercial account. I think the problem lies in that I had $4.00 in my business account before the deposit...
*sighs*
I think I survived the midterm.
the site seems so dead of late.. wanders off for a bit of sunshine and .... see whats outside to do when i get their
I know Orik. At first I thought it was just that everyone was busy, but I think everyone just lost interest. [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif"]
I'm here.... still
god damn this freaking crap of shit. my posts just got wiped out a second time due to some bleeding pop up .. its not virus or spyware reasons this time some bloodyforex pop up add destroyed my long winded thought out post.. if its not one problem its another... i don't think i will return to post here for awhile.. stupid computers grabs baseball bat and gets ready to turn this machine into recycled metalic particles..
I'm still here!!!!
*looks around* Where is everyone?
Me
A) basically doing everything (revising, editing, coming up with a research question, title, research, wrote the lit review) in a group research project of 6 people (and I don't even like the topic)
B) 2 term papers and a survey/questionnaire to hand out to people
C) Just finished 4 midterms in 6 days
D) Went to Seattle for clothes round 2
i am around sometimes... just busy working on cleaning and boxes of stuff slowly finding it's way to the dustbin i have a living room sort of and 1 almost empty closet... and 1closet that will soon contain some of my living room... when i am not doing the throwing away stuff ... i really don't want to throw out and continue to clean IE. laundry, dishes, garbage, cleaning the floors or the ugghh bathroom.. i so hate to do cleaning and chores... but if you know any one who does love to do them send them my way.... i have tons of work that needs doing..... insert the laugh of a madman here...
. So i am trying to build 2 more working pc's for as little as possible courtesy of freegeek and reboot for parts.
what I have serious need of is a free operating systems for each pc currently have 3 that work 4 if i can find a 400 watt power supply is it 18 or 24 plus 4 atx ... i should take a look and double check what kind of power supply it needs again .. this is the one i will be keeping it is 3 ghz but i dont have the ram for it.. :( but it needs ddr2 and i have only ddr ram... it also uses only pci video cards
Now i thought of using hacked Windows OS but i understand Linux has some rather easy to use windows style operating systems that i will have to look into. i have never used linux but i just dont have the money for some things so need to make do as i can. and if any one has some advice on the linux style os that works similar to windows and can be used by idiots morons and elderly folks...[span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"] if u can tell me where i can get it t[/span]hat would be appreciated...also sighs I hate the exspence but i need a working dvd burner mine went snap crakle and pop... brand new is probably better than used new ones are much cheaper now than they usee to be considering one can buy them new for 25 dollars or less.
this is the part i hate i am still trying to find used or new IDE and SATA hard drive enclosures with a fire wire or usb connection .. 4 x ide 2 x sata.....if you or any one you know some one or or knows of places i can find them for the low price of 5 dollars each for the IDE and I will pay as much as 10 for the sata drive enclosures or if you know of peop;le or places that has them for cheaper i would appreciate the info... currently there is none in stock at freegeek or reboot.
sighs i just finished doing my taxes again...if this is right i have no tax refund but i owe almost 3500 dollars arggghhhhhhhhh.... pulls hair out... stupid tax forms i am so bad at math... sits down to redo them ... right after laundry is finished
I have every intention of drop kicking all these computer parts down the garbage chute and buying a nice prebuilt preinstalled warranty machine so if i have future headaches they will hopefully not be mine, i am tired of working on a machine so old it should be used as a boat anchor..
i do have 1 machine or i should say 1 mobo that only needs to have added a dual core or quad core cpu of the T socket or 775 variety... so i am looking around for ones that are of very reasonable prices 2.5 ghz or better used is fine if the price is good and they can prove it works first...( read will cost me less than 100 dollars ) also need a heatsink and fan for the T socket MOBO...
now i need to find 2 PCI video cards not pci express and not agp if i needed agp or pci express i can find lots of those types of cards and dirt cheap.. but try finding a good 128 megabyte pci video card for less than 20 dollars in this city i know I cant... why is it people want to charge nearly new prices for used parts...
these are all single core machines not worth fixing, not worth making them work. except once they do work some people who do not own a computer will then own ones.... the things we do just cause we can... i am not even sure why i bother...
the last guy i built a computer for he did not say thank you and he sold it for 25 dollars ( he could of got at least 50 for it) I it took me 3 months to find the parts and build it for him... and i did it for free... i could of gotten a 50 dollar tax credit by donating it to the church... but instead i give them away ... sometimes i will sell them to others I sell them at low cost, mostly what it costs me to build them. if it cost 20 dollars in parts then the price is 20 dollars... most computer cases are worth 5 to 10 dollars second hand. power supply range in price from 10 to 50 dollars
i think once i finish building these ones I just might donate them to some of the local charities that offer tax receipts for them..... they will be operational just 5 to 10 years old cpu processors of 2 GHZ or less and to think we used to consider those fast.. now anything under a 3 GHZ is considered to be obsolete and not worth selling or fixing...
sometimes i wonder what i would do if i just threw all these boxes of computer parts and cases out the window or down the trash chute.. i would have a empty apartment and more time for reading for sure... but probably more stress... i do so love to build and modify these old machines... making them fry eggs can be so much fun... but it is a expensive hobby :(
yeah i got nothing to say in my mad rambling.. time to get back to taking more boxes of trash to the bin.. c u all later...
Lil Me wrote:
I'm still here!!!!
*looks around* Where is everyone?
Hello LM, SD, and of course, Orik!
Well, went to Fire Lake along the west harrison logging road this weekend. Camped there, had to hump the boats down to the lake with motors, went to teh cabin thats accessible by plane or boat only.. Then went hiking through the mountains with old mine maps and GPS. Were looking for the three gold mines in the hills. One of the them, that we gave up on getting to, cause the way there was so vertical, we were going up more than we were going forward.. but that was the one that still had a donkey engine, million dollar spinner ore crusher.. all left there from 1923?
Anyhow.. home again, and packing. Heading down to California for the week.
Take care all!
Russ B
Hey!
Have good trip Russ.
Have a safe trip Russ blessings be old bean... goes back to backing up hard drives b4 they melt down.. i might get a old lap top this week. no lcd screen but it should hopefully work via the video output.... and it may be worth repairing the lcd it all works except the monitor screen
hi Lil Me pc sportdude others
wheres gopher he seems silent 2day
Hey Russ....does any of the old gold mines you were exploring have names ? I'd be quite interested....I have some old (worthless) shares, that belonged to my dad. It would be interesting to know where this particular mine was.
Still busy as heck trying to finish this little gardening shed. It has turned out to be a much bigger project than expected (aren't they always ? lol)
And 'hi's' all round. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Looking forward for the finished result P.C.! :)
My department must have implemented a no tolerance policy for sickness. My class this morning was cancelled for a prof being sick, the 7th class of the year postponed due to illness. If you add the 3 classes cancelled due to conferences and a like, I've had 10 classes cancelled and we're not even in November.
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Looking forward for the finished result P.C.! :)[/span]
Me too. I'm getting weary.
I am locked in a building
I have a key!
Haha not to this place.
My big group is planning a Work Less type party full of dissing/kissing booths, a whipped theme jail and dominatrix besides the usual dj and beer kegs. lol
hmmm that's an issue then....
if my key won't work...how about...
I have a whip and chains, comlimented by a tight leather outfit?
Picture?
yikes...I got so excited that I forgot the p....hehehe ooops!
I only do live shows...so no pictures for my fans.
Huh!
I like Turtles....
I have nothing against turtles.
Ever been to a work less party Isis? They're pretty wild.
This is a house party in Pt Grey and apparently I'm the only one worried about noise disturbances of 100+ people in a house.
Putting on a Work Less party sounds like a lot of work. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
mmmm nope never been too one...not really much of a party person. I prefer a casino over parties...
Isis wrote:
<DIV>yikes...I got so excited that I forgot the p....hehehe ooops!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I only do live shows...so no pictures for my fans.</DIV>
yYoutube?
MeEt?
Crap....it's the 30th, and I've JUST figured out why I've been sooo screwed up this month. Losing days, not sure what day it is...thinking I'm going nuts because I was positive hub went to work the day before....etc.
MY COMPUTER CALENDAR WAS SET ON NOVEMBER !!!!(//forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif)
that's hilarious....my computer confused me the other day...the old day lights savings time kicked in. I'm like WTF...how did I just go back an hour when all my other clocks say otherwise!
Do you think we depend on them a little too much. (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/a025.gif)
OK...back to insulating. Sawdust is doing the wiring, so we'll finally have some light and heat in there. Yeayyyyy
Yikes. Please don't mention November yet... term papers looming
As much as we would like to stop time Sportsdude I have bad news for you...
Happy November First...
I do hope everyone has remembered to set the clock back one hour... Fall Back...
I came home at 10:30 last night and set the clocks IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. D'oh! Got out of bed a few hours later when I realized my mistake.
Hello Lil_Me ola everyone else
I am to tired to greet each one of you name by name besides I have headache & feel like hell. Blah, I am already sweating a small storm =(and I've got to hobble off to work now... Have headache will travel, plus I will bitch and moan ... Almost forgot have to go feed the damn vampires too, I will probably do that tomorrow instead.
Well I hope you all had a good soulfull Samhain a spooktacular Halloween a awesome All Saints Day and may those of the UK have had a grand Guy Fawkes day / night. How ever you celebrated, may you be rested and loved, hugs to all. and with that the farting frog leaves for the exit door.
I hate systems of equations....they are the thorn in my side (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif)
You blink around here and November is done.
Sportsdude wrote:
You blink around here and November is done.
??? You know its november and its just begun right?
Well, I got bored and made chili again.. but this time decided to see how much I could make. I have about 7 gallons in two pots on the stove right now.. one is hot and one is medium.
Also finally picked up more beer. Im set for tongiht, lol.
Yes, I know its just begun. I'm just running on the month ends in the middle of the month mode.
My friends flight from London is late.
It's POMEGRANATE season!! I wish they weren't so expensive though....
I had a juicy one lsat night.
I agree with you Purelife. I love them but by the time I decide I can afford one, they've all gone.
Oh yum Miss purelife. I had one a few weeks ago, but not one on those giant ones.
I am nursing a maimed finger right now. I was trying to take a short cut on the chop saw, and the blade grabbed the wood and slammed it into the fence...pinching it badly. It is turning black and I think I'm going to lose my nail. It's STILL throbbing. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
Ouch P.C. get better soon.
I'm driving to Sooke at the end of the month.
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Oh yum Miss purelife. I had one a few weeks ago, but not one on those giant ones.
I am nursing a maimed finger right now. I was trying to take a short cut on the chop saw, and the blade grabbed the wood and slammed it into the fence...pinching it badly. It is turning black and I think I'm going to lose my nail. It's STILL throbbing. [img style="font-style: italic;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif[/img]
See my post on the joke thread for the answer to this.
Hope your fingie gets better!
That was hilarious Russ. I'll be framing it soon. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Ouchie, P.C.
MrLM got back from a secret ops mission and got his truck cleaned (interior detail and cut polish). Happiness is a clean truck. No mud on the interior or exterior.
I'm finally gonna make the switch from Telus home phone to Shaw home phone so that now, we have cable, internet and phone all with Shaw.
Shaw is cheaper too and includes call display. I can't wait to have call display!!!!!! And we're gonna save $$.
Im going to have to learn about cleaning trucks and washing them. I never have done it regularly..
Im not in a good mood. I bought myself the motorola Tundra VA76r.. which is a military spec cell phone.
But its locked to rogers and Im with fido.. I have gone to two online places to unlock it that have advertised they could.. and they havent been able to, one came back yesterday, and the other hasnt yet. I have two more places to try before attempting Rogers which Im sure would be EXPENSIVE.
Grrr...
purelife wrote:
I'm finally gonna make the switch from Telus home phone to Shaw home phone so that now, we have cable, internet and phone all with Shaw.
Shaw is cheaper too and includes call display. I can't wait to have call display!!!!!! And we're gonna save $$.
i have to laugh PL.. I attempted to post in this thread twice.. then the third time I got the red letters.. thats from you! lol.
We use the shaw package PL. It is cheaper.. we had the guy out twice for the tv signal and once for the net signal. Its been good for the past 5 months htough..
Back to work for a bit.
Hope your day gets better Russ.
Later.(//richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Dont do that!! That means it will be motivation for me to do something as well.. which Im trying to avoid!
People still use home phones?
I'm in busy week(s).
Speaking of phones... My phone bill is looming...
Not everybody gets clear cell service....so yes...a home phone is a must for some. We can't even rely on portable phones either, with the frequency of power outages....so we bought a wall phone a couple years back.
It's funny, when I call my neighbour who has only her cell...she has to go outside to get a signal, and I can hear her better without the phone. We could probably do just as well with some string and tin cans.
Can't depend on cellphones in an emergency!
I have a housephone for longdistance and other uses SD.. When you get a house you might change your mind, I thought I would get rid of it until I became a homeowner.
I agree JJ.. I keep telling starfishie that a Sat Phone would be useful in emergencies so we should get one! Its not working thus far.
Oh, I forgot to ask. How's your finger, Miss P.C.? I hope ouchie has disappeared....
I can see that a home phone isn't a necessity for some if they are barely at home or something like that. I don't think I would ever just rely on a cell phone. I totally appreciate having a home phone. It's so cheap and you can talk for ever if you wanted to. :) In the U.K., British Telecom charges for incoming calls and outgoing calls, just like the cell phone on a home phone. I don't know if they still do it now but oh my gosh, it was expensive!!!! So, you could get a home phone that could only accept incoming calls and no outgoing.
Islanders don't use cell phones, I forgot. lol (nobody in nanaimo did at least)
I just cut my own hair.
Ya dope. Did you get out at all, when you lived there ? Of ALL the people I know on the island...I am the only one I know that doesn't have a cell phone.
I should phrase this better... lol
Everyone I knew who liked Nanaimo, specifically South Nanaimo, and even more specific, Harewood, refused to have a cell phone. They still don't.
Everyone who had a phone made fun of them for being in the dark ages. 'Lesquiti Island' types if you want a silly stereotype. haha
I have had 3 dental cleanings and one check up I have 2 more cleanings scheduled then I have 4 restoration sessions ... The gums are not to good the teeth are bad 13 cavities were found with out the x-rays sheepish looks i think i need to see a dentist more often. irregardless of the expense and how uncomfortable I am.
thankfully we have dental now. God only knows how much worse they would of gotten had I continued to not see a dentist. I have seen a dentist 3 times in the past 18 years and that includes the 2 times this month... I have no clue what this is going to cost. so far the dental bill has been almost 600 and they want to pull my wisdom tooth...
I want to save it.but that's going to cost a bit I think... I will know more after they finish cleaning the roots of my teeth, needless to say it is very painful, my dental appointments are currently every 2 days this is not going to be fun. The only good part is that they are kind with lots of patience with a nervous patient as my self and the Ativan I get before hand certainly helps out lots..
has anyone seen Lise ? is she still missing in action. is she ok or what..
On another Note I got both Flu shots Friday at my respiratory therapist and my GP both said with my health I should..OUCH my arm is throbbing and I have monor aches and pains and a slight chill temperature is a little elevated... but so far so good.
Side note my lung capacity is only 61 percent all those years of smoking everything under the sun...took it's toll and the CPOD will never improve. the damage is irreversible.. I had had, hopes it could be. the good news is it will not get any-worse since I quit smoking. and If I can lose 300 pounds to get back down to my ideal weight I will improve in strength and breathing then too... but first I have to lose the 300 pounds.. damn where is a Richard Simmons combined Drill Sergent when you need one..
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Oh you have now scared me into seeing a Dentist again...it's been about 5 years since I've seen one (I'm anal about my teeth at home, but haven't had the coverage to get the check ups). I don't think I want to know at this point what work might need to be done.
Hope your teeth, gums, and mouth are doing alright...
they should be fine given the right cleaning and treatment.. my teeth are killing me. since the last cleaning eating and drinking hot and cold things kill my teeth now, i think the plaque build up was protecting my teeth somewhat... groans thankfully the aches and pains and temperature from the flu shots seems to be back to normal and my arms have stopped hurting something awful.. sighs back to work on Monday and get drowned in the rain... darn winter thankfully is rain and not snow. io can survive the rain. i hate snow more... the lif eof working out doors all year round...
anyone got one of those nice big standing heaters they have on some starbucks patios gods id love one of them at work..
oh and on a great note i am using a older video driver and now have Rune-Scape working in High Definition and 3D again... the new catalyst driver was to much for my ancient card to handle..
thanks to a omega driver for the nice over clocking package my card is running sweetly now and i can once again game
Wow, I havent heard or played runescape in a LONG time.. do they delete old accounts? I dont remember my password or even username, lol.
I have an outdoor heater Orik.. and like at starbucks its natural gas.. doesnt put out as much heat as a propane one due to the low 2 psi the gas company provides you with. You can drill out the jets to get more flow.. but theres still a limit on the amount that can flow out at a time...
Well, I have to fix my laptop yet again.. the power connection is broken again and the keyboard isnt doing too well, lol.
Computer repairs. %#&*# !!!
Power went out this morn....quite stormy here....and took the computer monitor with it.
What the heck is it with new crap. Have a 17 and 19 year old TV here that are still doing fine. The 'new' plasma TV lasted 2 years, and this 'new' monitor was even newer.
It's a capitalist plot to make you consume more. The companies purposefully build a product with a lifespan of 2-4yrs to coencide with their updates of new models.
Back at the house before the 'digital switch' we had a black and white portable grey tv from the early 80s. It had nothing wrong with it at all until I decided to put a magnet on it in the late 90s. It still worked up until the switch, my favourite tv. Our first colour tv that we bought in '86 from JCPenney's, still works fine today (if it wasn't for the switch). And, we had those portable radios from the early 80s that broadcasted the tv stations (audio only). That was our work radio until the digital switch.
The problem you have isn't just you. :)
It's the corporations.
If they made a product that lasted forever (which they can) then nobody would buy new stuff.
I know....it's crazy. It's so sinfully wasteful....and expensive. Hey get THIS. My oldest sister still has my mom and dad's first tv. The ones with the round screen. It STILL works....and they've never done anything with it.
And you know....I'm not looking for something that lasts forever. But jeeeez...you'd think for the price of this crap, that it would last at least FIVE ?
Russ wrote:
Wow, I havent heard or played r in a LONG time.. do they delete old accounts? I dont remember my password or even username, lol.
I have an outdoor heater Orik.. and like at starbucks its natural gas.. doesnt put out as much heat as a propane one due to the low 2 psi the gas company provides you with. You can drill out the jets to get more flow.. but theres still a limit on the amount that can flow out at a time...
Russ I dont think rune-scape deletes old accounts u need to put a - in between rune and scape or the word filter turns it into just R you can try to recover your password with jagex... if your charecter was a low level it might be better to forget it and start a new one. but if you might have had some rare items it is wort hrecovering the account. half jug of wine. pumpkin or easter eggs the ultimate rares christmas crakers and party hats.
I am such a D&D player from the days of old when one used dice and a DM to game.. i fell in love with Rune-scape cause it is similar to the old days of gaming. but sadly RS is going the way of mass worls player vrs player combat. the quest hing is not that big. but I loved the thieving and hunter skills they added. summoning i can live with out.. RS in someways is now not near as fun as it used to be.If only I could find more games similar to hose old days of D&D
Whats with a natural gas heater ? How does it work do oyu hook it up to a gas line or something or what... im not sure i could use one of those at work... i would need one of the propane ones.. that or i need some one with some construction skills some spare time and a volantary willingness to build for me a guard shack on wheels. and it can not be larger than 4 feet by 4 feet... sighs.. time money and skills are lacking..
teeth come first. all other problems must wait till my teeth are finished.
I agree PC for the cost of gizmos gadgets and other bits of technology it would be nice if they lasted at least 5 years. I bought a colour screen CRT in 2003 the colour was gone 2 years later 3 months after the warenty ended. warenty was for 18 months. tv still works if you dont mind the slightly off colour area in the upper right hand quadrant of the telly.
I've had the same TV since 1990 I'm waiting for it to die before I buy a new one but it just won't die so can't justify a new TV.
I'm mid-way through my second cold in three weeks.
Are you sure it's not the same cold Gophie ?
Positive, the first one went and then three days later the second one started. Have met several who the same thing's happened to..
If I ever move, I'm buying a flatscreen because I can't lift the fricken tv.
I own a flatscreen....and I still can't lift it be myself. 50 inch TVs are not that light and are not that easy to pick up....but they are sooooooooo worth the two man team!
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]If I ever move, I'm buying a flatscreen because I can't lift the fricken tv.[/span]
Yes...they are tons lighter and don't take up half the room for their depth. The larger ones are a bit awkward, but pretty light. As a matter of fact, if it wasn't so darned awkward, I'd probably launch it through Future Shop's window. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Thats what we did Isis with my dad when we moved my parents to the island. we got pissed off with carrying this ton of a tv and went and got him a 40 inch plasma... When we gave it to him on the island along with teh other stuff we brought over for him. He got mad and asked for his other tv.
My brother and I never gave him the other tv back.
I think your dad is on to something. The monstrous old tv that Sawdust had when we met, is still working just fine down in the shop....in spite of being constantly coated in thick layers of wood dust. That thing just won't quit. (touch wood) (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Indeed, there's something to be said for the old and forgotten. Call me a Luddite but there are toysand stuff I prefer from a long time ago. Example: old video games and trucks pre-1980 lol
Indeed, there's something to be said for the old and forgotten. Call me a Luddite but there are toysand stuff I prefer from a long time ago. Example: old video games and trucks pre-1980 lol
Me too SD. It's not that new stuff isn't amazing and incredible in its capabilities....but it seems to be made only to match the unquenchable thirst of the techno geek....and that's about as long as this stuff lasts. Long enough to dazzle....and leave you wanting more. That's it. And they WILL go out and buy the new improved....in about 6 months.
It's no longer made for the average home consumer....as an appliance to last you years and years. It's as if they don't have to worry about making it well, because they have created the need for the 'next newest' bit of technowonder.
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No HDTV here!
Wow LM! Your TV is modern! Your kids must love playing thier game systems on it!
LOL Russ. Mine is about the same size (and weight). From Costco about 5 years ago.
I will admit.. the next time I buy a new tv, it will be from costco.. for the price and warranty you get.. its almost silly not to.
Yup. The old stuff lasts forever and its true. lol Gonna drive Big Red no power steering and all (75 Chevy around there) beast.
A girl I work with is a rather famous actress. I had no idea, and clearly I am clueless about these things.
Dont worry SD.. I met some famous actors when I worked at a yacht club and didnt know who they were. They thought I was joking with them and complained about me when they realized I seriously didnt know who they were. I guess I hurt their ego.
Anybody know where I can get cardboard boxes cheap? I need a number of them to pack stuff into.
I got mine at UHaul.
But check craiglist in the free column- a lot of people give the used ones away.
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Anybody know where I can get cardboard boxes cheap? I need a number of them to pack stuff into.
I like to go to veggie stands and use apple or orange boxes myself.
Thanks JJ and LM!
I ended up going to a company near me and asking if they had any cardboard boxes I could have. they seemed happy to have me take them. I got about 15 largish boxes. I also checked at the local BCL.. as they usually have lots of boxes.
I did check craigslist LM.. had some but not many as most were already spoken for. Except for some company advertising reusable boxes they would let you use for 3 days for like 100 bucks?
Thanks for the advice!
It seems California Requires More Energy-Efficient TVs:
California regulators have adopted the first energy-efficiency standards for televisions in the U.S., a move that will eventually ban power-hungry sets from the state's store shelves. [P itxtvisited="1" _extended="true"]Wednesday's action by the California Energy Commission could lead the way in a general reform of standards for an industry increasingly focused on wide-view, flat-screen, high-definition sets.
[P itxtvisited="1" _extended="true"]The average plasma TV uses more than three times as much energy as an old cathode-ray tube set. Liquid-crystal display, or LCD, TVs use about 43 percent more energy than tube sets, according to Pacific Gas & Electric Co., the state's biggest utility. LCDs now account for about 90 percent of the 4 million TVs sold in California each year.
[P itxtvisited="1" _extended="true"]Under the rules adopted Wednesday, all new 42-inch TV sets must use less than 183 watts by 2011 and less than 116 watts by 2013.
[P itxtvisited="1" _extended="true"]That is considerably more efficient than flat-screen TVs placed on the market in recent years. A 42-inch Hitachi plasma TV sold in 2007 uses 313 watts, while a 42-inch Sharp Liquid-crystal display, or LCD, TV draws 232 watts, according to the Energy Commission.
[P itxtvisited="1" _extended="true"][A href="http://www.discovervancouver.com/forum/california-will-ban-sale-plasma-t363025.html"][/A]
[A href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,575555,00.html"]http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,575555,00.html[/A]
Holy crap ! Now that's progress for ya. I had no idea they were that bad. I guess we just assume that new things would be more efficient ?
My head hurts.
I smacked my head into a solid object (doorframe of the truck) last night.
take better care of ur self SD trust me it only gets worse as you age... as for not knowing famous people I ID the guy from the mathew good-band and refused entry to rob zombie at ozfest for not having id ( he was very abusive when Ihe had to return to the tour bus for the nesesary back stage rquirments.. i got chewed out from my suprvisor for mucking that one up... like i am supposed to know who these people are..
I spent a 30 minute conversation with some group going to the autograph pits (for the concert goers) called ugly joe or was it serial joe something like that... had to cut the conversation short and go to work again when a screaming girl tried to come through from the stands to get to the young men. crazy girl climbed a chainlink fence 15 maybe 16 ... sheesh what is it with some people that go insane over some rock band.. or movie star or starlett
You know that gentleman from the beachcombers very famous man i have no idea what his name is i forget it now. i think he was the man in charge of something and it wasnt that relek fella... tie domie a hockey player i think was at the roxy most of the bc lions did securty for a number of them but then again are the bc lions players famous ? lorne gren gave me 20 dollars when i was a pan handler on hsatings with my kick a panhandler for a buck sighn... some lady told me who he was.. me no bleeding clue..just a few of the people i have met and never had a clue who they were till some one told me +)) so do not feel bad if you do not know things there are others out there just as clueless if not more so..
anyways I think i am the only security officer working side stage or some event or what ever or at some autograph tables with no clue who any of these famous people are.. as for actors and actresses i am even worse with names or faces. as for the ego's of these men and women I do not know if they are hurt or not.. are we really supposed to know who they are.. dont you think they woud like to have some anoniminity and like to be treated as the rest of the planet... with out some paparazi or some crazed fan after them ?
lots to say about nothing.. i am as soggy as a donut left in a cup of coffee to long..
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[div style="overflow: auto; width: 100%;"][div style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Lil Me wrote: My head hurts.[/div] [span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]I smacked my head into a solid object (doorframe of the truck) last night.[/span]
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[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]SD wrote: A girl I work with is a rather famous actress. I had no idea, and clearly I am clueless about these things.[/span]
If you had no idea who she was....then she isn't famous. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Well... true I guess. Part of it is my personality as I really don't care for such things. Like.. I've been in a few classes now with vancouver's favourite hometown actress's sister of this decade. A friend of mine grew up next to her as neighbours, carpooled to school with this person, and I've talked to this person throughout our classes. Yet it didn't register until after the fact when my friend told me this summer and I just bursted out laughing.
Its insignificant to the grand scheme of things, but for some reason people get worked up over 'celebrity'. whatever, its amusing the first time around or 'cool' now its just 'oh what are they filming here, cool' or 'oh he/she is eating breakfast, interesting'.
I get more worked up when I run into 'Mark Twain' this math prof I've had run ins with and is my personal shadow apparently. Now THAT makes my day. hahaha
I feel not so with it today..
Maybe drinking a number of beers with people last night while making decisions was not the best way to go, lol
I had a Christmas card yesterday.
No Christmas card or lights until December!
That's right.
I believe in getting things done early, but sending them out before December ?
All my relatives have had one from the same person...I vaguely remember that we had them on the same day last time round.
Miss PC is out of action. My back is wrecked. Wrecked I tell ya. Took me a full 20 minutes to get out of bed this morn. This is really ticking me off....I got things TO DO !!! (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
My condolences P.C. :((((
I Just finished my first filling today.. Slightly painful but this one might have to become a root canal it was so close to the root. It was a wisdom tooth and a side cavity. apparently very difficult to treat, my dentist did not feel comfortable doing the work. She asked if I wanted to keep my wisdom teeth and I said yes, I do. Some may think its better to remove a tooth, but I'm a firm believer on trying to keep them. Like if they remove it, I Lose one of my grinders they removed teeth to make room for these wisdom teeth 20 odd years ago
Even though My dentist was uncomfortable doing this filling, she went to work on it with full confidence She did a excellent job at making me comfortable. (considering I am a very bad dental patient I just have a hard time with trust and surrendering control, combined with claustrophobia and a strong dislike to pain sharp implements and drill noises) She impressed me with how very comfortable she made me and the care given was fantastic.
I arrived 30 minutes early to Take some Ativan. It really helps take the edge off. It helps a person relax and dentists lose less fingers ( that's a joke) 2 extra mg of Dilauded some ibuprofen and im all set for the double freezing cotton ball on a stick swabs the gum and cheeks area waits 5 minutes then time for the needle OUCH I swear that thing was like 5 feet long damnnnnnnnnnnnnn. ( did I mention I hate needles to) then it was 60 minutes of packing my mouth with cotton rolls, retracting my tongue. and little things of some agent pink stuff pushed in to the tooth after she finished drilling it. that hurt a lot, until she lowered the drill speed. then it became much more bearable, it sure helps to have a good dentist and I think she did a great job :)
Right now that the freezing is wearing off. and I am not feeling any pain or discomfort Shall wait to see how things go for the next 7 to 10 days. some basic painkillers and time to relax. and no hard crunch candy's or dangerous foods while the teeth fillings settle in to place. they are done now. but I seem to remember about 15 years ago the dentists said I had to wait a week before i could eat hard candys with out risking damage to the tooth fillings and no toffees or candy apples and stuff.
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I can't understand why I can't log in properly.
And now suddenly I can (after 3 days).
I am so God damned angry right now...[img style="width: 54px; height: 111px;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/6.gif[/img]
Weeks in advance I make dental appointments. Just 1 of the reasons why I make them weeks in advance is to make sure I can have the day off work. and it just happens to be today my dentist secretary cancels my appointment. for this God damned after F*cking Noon... Well now She calls me up. Waking me up from a very bad nights sleep already this is a bad way to start my day. ... Now I learn she has called me to to cancel the bloody appointment. I have a correction I was supposed to have a 2 hour appointment in order to fix 4 broken teeth in a row. Nw the dentists secretary for 1 can not find me another 2 hour window this year next available appointment is in f*cking February.third of 20 f*cking 10 what a cluster f*ck this is. So lets see now
1 I am out sleep cause of nerves about a dentist appointment
2 I have no dentist appointment now and I am out 150 dollars in a days wages cause I took the time off work.. and do you think the dentist reimburses me for my lost wage earnings .. yeah they sure as shit f*cking don't
But ohh you better f*cking believe they charge me 100 dollars if I fail to give them 24 hours notice.. Why the f*ck do I make appointments weeks in advance ..IT"S SO I DONT LOSE ANY f*ckING MONEY AND SO I CAN SEE STUPID f*ckING CUNTS LIKE THIS TO GET MY f*ckING TEETH FIXED For Christs sake even if they had given me 24 hours notice I am still out a days wages. Cause the guard at the site is already confirmed and covered to work..
To make matters all the worse. the reason I wanted to fix as much as possible now, this year was to do it Under the company Insurance Plan. now I am completely f*cked over I am out my days wages 150 dollars and I am out free Insurance coverage for next year. cause instead of getting my teeth fixed this year they have to wait till next year.. So I Suffer more pain for a few extra weeks. I lose more wages when I have to book additional time off work for a dentist appointment. what would of cost me about 300 dollars to fix 4 teeth today is about 300 dollars. What will cost me ow
will be at leat 450. cause my appointments have to be broken up to 1 hr each. the dentist will only be able to fix 2 teeth each time. I lose 150 dollars each day I am booked off. and I have no Dental Covrage what so ever for the year 2010.
f*ck YOU VERY MUCH
REACH DENTAL
FOR RUING MY f*ckING MONTH AND MY NEXT FEW MONTHS ALSO>
Sorry to scream and shout and swear so much. but sometimes a person just has to rant about the cost of things today. and this is my rant. thank you for baring with me. I now return you to your very uneventful and nice, quiet ways. sorry to have disturbed you all I should mail my dentist a bill for lost time lost sleep lost wages undue stress and anxiety and for future lost earnings. cause all send and done this 1 canceled appointment will end up costing me at least a minimum of 450 dollars and more likely to cost me closer to 800 dollars when all is said and finaly done.
sighs money money money... everything costs to much damn money.
I need free money
Spare change please..
(//forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/1.gif) stupid dentists
By this time tomorrow all my parcels and cards which need posting will have been sent. Yippee!
Nicely done Gopher. :) it's good to finsih christmas stuff of 2009 . providing your still not mailing out stuff from 2008 =D
I think the costs for dentistry is criminal. It's absolutely outrageous. We have a fairly decent dental plan, but I'll be darned if I can figure out what it covers.....because everything seems to be an exception. I think it covers 6 hours of horizontal 'rest' in an industrial recliner per year. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Oh Orik. Teh sucks!
I'd be mad, too, if the dentist cancelled on me the day of the appointment and I had taken the day off!
I have a rather miniscle benefit plan (they find reasons to deny a lot of the claims), but it's the first time in my life I've had a plan, so it's better than nothing!
My right front tire goes flat, I had it checked and nothing is wrong with the tire and yet it still goes flat.
thank you all for your kind words.. in my hour of anger.. I have calmed down significantly ince that post and am in a better mood now...
well my blurb-age about nothing to say this week is this =D
I spent more time in a dentist chair,.estimated cost to fix all my teeth roughly 1500 at my percentage. just a rough estimate... sighs more time off work, less money earned, more money on the credit card. I think I need to buy my self a nice caramel chai latte as a reward.... I forgot how terribly expensive dentists are. especially the cosmetic stuff to make the teeth look pretty.... after they repair the cavities parts of them, then they start the beautification of them.
X-rays Approximately 35 to 85 dollars.
root planning this was a very big ouch..very painful even with anesthetic, especially when the lady slipped on a tooth and went in on one of the nerves. I bellowed loud enough to call in some moose from Nunavut. Then I let loose some bad language and shouted at the poor frightened woman.
It was a Big mistake to not get the Ativan first.. Lessons learned. take the Valium before any dental work, mostly when one is like me that being a claustrophobic patient with trust issues and lots of fear of mouth pain.. I wish they had laughing gas. I think it would of been easier to bare with this torture had i been giggling. then again maybe not.
between 12 fillings need to be done 3 done so far 9 more to go
5 teeth need to be repaired, restored to make them look like teeth. 2 down. 3 more to go.
fillings normal cost approximately 100 to 200 depending on Gold or Silver amalgam product
the white veneer porcelain ones are approximately 100 - 300 each
caps from 500 to 1000 each
root canals I didn't ask, I would rather go see a dentist that specializes if I need one done I am a tough patient as it is. and for a procedure as difficult as a root canal I think I would want one with some laughing gas to make me sleep through most of it.
as it went double freezing of my gums and teeth. minor discomfort some pain but that was more in my head than actual tooth nerve pain. I was startled awake a couple of times by the drill so I jumped a little.
When the drill bit broke well that hurt a bit and then more of the tooth broke off. that was bad... i could smell her grinding the broken parts away for a half hour. and the smell of teeth being ground up smells nasty.. not to mention the noise of the high speed and the low speed grinders.. shudders and the feeling of the grinder it is unpleasant to say the least. Imagine riding a motorcycle down the highway but the teeth are getting the vibrations and not your backside.
One other minor issue. Hey Doc OUCH, please try not to stick those tooth scrapers things into my gums or into the roof of my mouth again. I know your assistant bumped you, but please try to remember I am not let me repeat that I am not a pin cushion and the numbing agent you use is normaly only good at killing pain for the teeth. t
to all the staff, dentist's dentist assistants and secretary's and all other staff at reach dental Thanks in advance for doing another Great job of making a very unhappy patient comfortable.
all in all a good trip to the dentist . Things sure have changed over the years. seeing a dentist is no longer the torture i remember. while it is uncomfortable. it sure as hell is not torture either.
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Before the work started see the 3 black holes in the teeth right at the gum lines
Another torture session at Reach Dental over and done with...
Just kidding all of the lady's are very kind. and the dental appointment went smoothly 3 more teeth fixed 4 left to go. and another small fortune in fees. 400 yesterday another 350 or so today getting closer and closer to that total cost of 1500 to fix all my teeth.
and just for that one Lady Salamat kiabigan
matamis na maganda ang babae, salamat sa iyo, para sa mga papuri at paggawa ng pakiramdam ako kumportable. Maraming salamat sa paglaan ng panahon upang tanggalin ang aking stress mula sa akin, ikaw ay tunay matamis at isa ng isang uri. na kayo ay malayo sa nice sa gulang na palaka. kislap sa Pasko at masayang bagong taon sa iyo, aking mahal.
for those who do not know tagalog i could translate it to english but i wont :D you all need some thing to do anyways...=D
and I got the pricing wrong
caps are 870 each
root canals are 300 to 600
since a root canal and a cap go hand in hand the total cost for one could be from 1170 to 1470 for each one baring no complications or other troubles
so far so good. have a goood day every one. im off to go find some soft food to eat. perhaps a garden salad at room temperature. my teeth hurt right now. very sensitive :( and will be for a number of days yet.
And now to show you how nice they look right now. More work still needs to be done. it took years of neglect to destroy my teeth so it will take a few appointments to fix them all up the best way that modern science can.
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the gum's are a little inflamed and they are, a little, bit bloody. but they really starting to look like nice teeth again =D I only jumped a few times, I didn't get any sleep this time but no pain this time, just the same mild discomfort from the very sensitive teeth and having the day lights startled out of me when the dentist uncapped the worlds biggest needle in front of me.. ok maybe it was like only a 1/4 inch long but damn it all they know how much I hate being there how much i am terrified of the dental work.. shudders... well after 5 minutes of hyperventilating and telling myself to relax, I let her shoot the Novocain into my gum line and i only bit her once. I hate needles in my mouth and the smell of disintegrating teeth as its drilled out still smells horrible. I hate the noise of the drill and the feelings of it vibrating all the way to my eyeballs.
Thank God I am nearly finished only 2 more appointments to finish off my tooth repairs.
PC just loves dentists, she'll really be enjoying these recent posts.
Are you sure on that one Gopher? Cause I could of sworn PC shared my thoughts and feelings about dentists and those are. the further away from a dentists chair, one is, the better, one feels.
It makes my teeth hurt just looking at them.
I am wondering if everyone disappeared down a black hole over Christmas.
Could be Gopher.. could be :)
Im now in Italy back onboard a vessel.
It was an interesting experience to say the least.. they lost my bags, AND the flights within Italy were either delayed by a few hours or cancelled all together after letting us sit around for 12 hours with delay after delay. When it was finally cancelled I went onto the customer service to get my new boarding card and a hotel voucher.. and there was over 600 people waiting in line, I kid you not. So I said screwit, called the travel person and told them to rebook for me, and I went and checked myself into a hotel.
The next day the flight was delayed four times! They had planes but no aircrews.. they were stuck either in frankfurt, or milan.
Oh good lord Russ. What a miserable adventure. So, what was the cause of the delays ? Weather ? Security issues ?
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]I am wondering if everyone disappeared down a black hole over Christmas.[/span]
Never-ending company here Gophie. Fold-out couch in the lounge is in use, which is where my computer is. Usually my computer time is with morning coffee, or in the evening......and both times are discombooberated as of late. Sometimes I sneak down to the shop and log on to Sawdust's computer.....which is my old computer.....which takes about 10 minutes to kick up. It's best I stay away from it, because me and that computer have a love hate thing....and I'd just as soon run it through the band saw. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Also, I have learned how out of shape I am all because of computers too. Have been play Wii bowling, Wii Fit and a thousand other Wii games.
It's a miserable way to find out wii are unfit, have lousy balance, have no sense of where our center of gravity is located and that wii have zero coordination. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
some guy tried to blow up a plane that day. it was all over the news stations pc. thats y so many security issues at the airports.. and it looks like italy ? was the worst prepared for the problems Sorry to hear of ur hell russ. hopefully u got ur baggage back and ur work goes sweel with literal smooth sailing and lkarge bonuses at the end of it all..
peace blessings and a happy new year everyone
i can't log in right now
orik
I am alive. Just really busy. happy new year's eve eve.
P.C. wrote:
Oh good lord Russ. What a miserable adventure. So, what was the cause of the delays ? Weather ? Security issues ?
Weather was the cause of the delays. That and the Italien management had nothing planned for any problems. Most of the internal or short flights started in Frankfurt or some other close country, as well as Milan. When teh planes couldnt get through, they had no crews for the planes going on other internal flights.
Happy New years to yourself SD, Orik, and of course miss PC.
I flew a couple of days before that tard Orik.. so that wasnt the issue, thank goodness.
The flights suck enough without having to deal with that.
I got sick from the recycled air on the planes on the way back. However, it was the first time I had flown in a 'bigger' airplane Van-to Toronto was a 767. The plane was quieter inside and the power behind those things.
But of course from TO to corn field I was in a 'regional jet' that had a max of 25 people carrying capacity. Could have been worse though, at least my plane didn't have propellers.
I'm thinking I could 'live' in Toronto if need be. Although everyone says I should just skip TO and go to Montreal if Vancouver doesn't work out.
Apparently running the federal government is a part-time job and rules don't matter. prorogued again.
Happy New Year! Welcome to the 'Teens' or 'our (my gens) decade'. I have no idea what we'll do, so far we're a rather cynical bunch.
We disappeared into a black hole.
Another death in MrPL's family. His cousin died on the 23rd at a young age so you can imagine how devastated the entire family is. We are all such a mess and lil baby is cranky and crying lots these days which just stresses me out on top of not getting any sleep. It is so hard on MrPL that he isn't enjoying being a father which he was so looking forward since 2008. No more deaths, please!!!!
Have you tried the Wii Mario and Go Kart, P.C.?
I was playing the mario the other night and wish that I didn't play it for so long cuz I was hearing the noises in my head all night long when I needed sleep. Luckily, my brother gave me the cheat for infinite lives cuz I need it. :)
My condolences to Mr PL. Hang in there.
PC- lucky you
I've always wanted a Wii
Lately I've been picturing myself driving volvos. (I've been driving my sisters Mazda 3 around, same platform as the Volvos I like, couldn't help it)
Russ wrote:
Happy New years to yourself SD, Orik, and of course miss PC.
I flew a couple of days before that tard Orik.. so that wasnt the issue, thank goodness.
The flights suck enough without having to deal with that.
Hey.. just so it makes sence.. I was talking about the guy that tried to light himself on fire, and wasnt calling you anything Orik. Sorry about that! There was meant to be a comma in there somewhere. Drat not having the edit option
No offense taken Russ, I honestly understood what you meant man and Russ that guy didn't try to set himself on fire that was just a very lucky thing that happened for all those passengers, he actually was using some new chemical explosives that malfunctioned, instead of exploding like they were supposed to they separated and flashed over, he ended up badly burnt instead of blown to bits.
2 chemicals are used.
chemical one
a dry powder chemical type ( can be made at home with readily available materials from home hardware stores ) this chemical which can be packed and stored in a condom and then placed up the poop chute to bypass today's detection methods. if they don't have to go through the full body scan then they can just strap it to the exterior of the body and get through detectors. this terrorist guy apperantly had it strapped to his left thigh, I'm fairly sure they said it was his left thigh...
chemical 2
a liquid precursor when mixed into chemical one creates a reaction that results in a explosion. it is usually introduced into chemical one via a injection type of method. the clear precursor can be put into insulin bottles and a hypodermic syringe used as a injector method.
as for what went wrong i don't know. but it sounds like from everything thats been given on the local news shows, it sounds like the mix was in the wrong amounts & had they been using a correct amounts of each chemical and then mixed them this would of ended with a bang and not a flash.
and to my understanding i thought the 2 chemicals used needed to be mixed in a glass or a a metalic container to create a environment conducive to a explosion. with out the pressure build up it would just flash over and burn up not explode. which lead to the explosion. but i am no tnt expert just a internet hobbyist . (one who reads way to many conspiracy theory sites, lol) at least this is my understanding. it also has some of the government agency's shitting bricks cause this new explosive ? ( I am not sure if it's a newly invented explosive or just a newly devolved way of deploying it) This explosive can not be seen on the regular xray devices.
and on to conspiracy theorists thinking
providing this whole thing is not another government created incident to take away more rights from the people and to enforce further security sanctions against the formerly free people of the usa which is becoming more and more of a banana republic dictatorshit, with every passing terrorist incedent. < no thats not a spelling mistake thats intentional.
back to bed need sleep.
got a case of lovestruck, again. well there goes the day.
Why does the karma pig fly across my screen while I'm logging-in and logging-off - and avoid me the rest of the time?
Gopher wrote:
Why does the karma pig fly across my screen while I'm logging-in and logging-off - and avoid me the rest of the time?
Ive ALWAYS wondered the same thing Gopher.. its not only you! But that would make me think too much and possible give myself a headache, lol.
Well, I managed to have another brilliance episode this afternoon.
As always with the RussLuck I ended up on my butt with it very sore. I didnt smack my head luckily enough. Lets just say I was on a stool like object, and was leaning over working on an engine, when I leaned too far over it, and the damn stool started sliding. Most normal people grab onto something close and quickly readjust the stool. No, Im too smart for that. I try to quickly finish what Im doing, before trying grabbing on to something. I had something in my right hand when the stool slid back for the final gusto, I managed to reach across myself with my left hand, onto a bracket on the right side of me. All that accomplished very quickly, was me losing the stool under my feet, and turning myself over very quickly, jerking my arm muscles before landing on the nice soft metal ribbed floor.
lol...Oh Russ....poor you. How come when you tell it, it's just so comical.....but when I do the same things (and I do)...I just think klutz. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Well PC.. the only way to look at it is from a funny standpoint. What else can you do?
I've been playing the Wii's newest Mario and we're *this* close to completing the stages. We're at level 7. It's so addicting because I should be sleeping when baby goes to bed.
haha! It happens, but you guys need the distraction to be yourselves too.
I spent the night explaining to my new roommate from Mexico who has only been in this country for 6 days, what curling is and how hockey is played.
"Omg, this is curling, I have never seen this lol!" (it was thankfully on Shaw in between the football games). haha
cute couple, good kids. Makes me happy.
omg...your roommate has kids ?
I'm using the term 'kids' = the couple.
sorry for the confusion
Ohhhhhh. Are they 4 months younger than you. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
2yrs.
Oh THOSE kids. lol
I just don't feel like a kid anymore, but I want to again.
kid=happy
they just arrived in Canada, it brings back fond memories.
How long does it take to get used to a mouseless computer?
a couple weeks and then your mind will remember the computers from the 80s that didn't have a mouse. At least that's what happened to me.
Gopher wrote:
How long does it take to get used to a mouseless computer?
It takes a while Gopher.. I got used to my laptop pad but I still carry with me a wireless mouse with usb stick receiver. Makes ALL the difference. I despise the mousepads on the laptops and only use em when I have to
Yes, I'm finding it difficult too - shall give it another three weeks and then tame a new mouse if I still can't get used to it.
I couldn't get used to one either. They're like trying to cut your hair in the mirror.
Yes, that's exactly like it is, apart from that it's making my forearm ache. I take it you changed?
Oh I've only used it a couple times on someone elses laptop. I've never had one. What I would really like though, is the one that function with a stylus. It would be great for some of the graphics programs I use. Much more control.
Trust me Gopher.. get a mouse. you will only get more and more frustrated. for short term or travel use.. its ok.
Well, we are getting closer and closer to actually getting somewhere
Does that mean you were nowhere before ? [img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#C6D3EF';this.style.border='1px solid #3169C6'; " onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor=''; this.style.border=''" onclick="InsertImage('/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif');" align=absMiddle src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"]
Where are you getting to ?
I'm getting to a shop to get a mouse.
We are going to be leaving here, Italy, and head to Malta.
Good for you Gopher.. you wont regret it.
Gophie....we have the wireless keyboard and mouse....and I don't think I could go back to the wires.
That's what I'll have (after today).
Meanwhile, I am surprised to see so many here.
You mean more than one ? [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif"]
Yes, you hit the nail on the head once again - your perspicacity never ceases to amaze me.
I'm waiting for the cordless laptop charger. It has always appeared silly to me, when looking at a room and there's charging cords everywhere for people's laptops.
The karma pig is really doing it's stuff at the moemnt, I've caught it four times in succession .
I hate cords period. The floor under a few of our outlets look like a cat went crazy on a ball of yarn. So aesthetically unattractive.
I havent seen the pig once this session.
I been busy the last while.. now that im at work again i have time to play on the net
Just had it again!
I'd best get into town before I need an ark to get out of here.
rain or snow?
it was sunny the other day here.. but its starting to get a bit nipply
Best start doing work as well. lol
In the mood for english food.
Rainy Russ. It's been pretty steady. Courtenay/Comox had some pretty serious flooding a month or so ago....and yesterday, they were directing one lane traffic again because half the road was under water.
Anyways....gotta run.
It was great seeing you all today.
Sportsdude wrote:
Best start doing work as well. lol
In the mood for english food.
...................
How about stewed steak and dumplings?
P.C. wrote:
Anyways....gotta run.
It was great seeing you all today.
......................
The pleasure was ours, oh soigne one.
have a good day pc.. i read about the courtenay comox thingy.
Nice seeing everybody too! Good lunch hour musing.
No idea what that is Gopher, but usually I think of pies, gravy and some ale or tea of some sort.
Speaking of cordless gadgets, I heard that they're coming out with a charger where it's magnetic and you just stick your cell phone and whatever gadgets on it.
I don't like the look of wires too. And the worst thing is that it just ADDS up! You should see behind our tv. We have the Shaw cable/internet/phone wires all there and then we have a wire that goes around the living on all four corners for our surround sound. Some wires are camoflaged. We try to hide them too.
We have truly become the 'modern' in modern technology when we ditch the plugs.
That and battery power capabilities which are becoming our downfall.
My Macbook Pro has the magnetic end on it that latches onto the laptop.. still a cord from the wall to there though.
The battery on this laptop is supposed to last 8 hours.. compared to 2 hours on my hp, really 1 hour if I was lucky.
My Mac last long so I can't complain.
I think I've had my 'road to Damascus' moment with business ideas.
Creatures at 8,000m in the ocean. There's a party.
[a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8426132.stm"]http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8426132.stm[/a]
I'm wondering about PC's chickenpox
I think she's fine.
The next few weeks are going to be hectic.
Certainly not on here by the looks of things.
What was the world like before instant access to information? Couple of nights ago I got a bit pissy b/c the bank's login site was down for maintenance. I wanted to check by bank balance and pay some bills at midnight...but I couldn't.
That got me thinking...
Back in the days before electronic banking, could you set up automatic payments on a loan/mortgage? Or did you need to write post-dated cheques for each payment?
I canrt remember. Those days seem a lifetime ago.
Hi everyone, back to myself now. [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"]
Hi Lil Me...missed ya.
I was thinking myself the other day about that very thing....how everything has to be instant or, as you say, we get pissy. I was specifically thinking about transit, and how with all the changes in technology etc, the thing that's changed the most is in how much we complain about it not being fast enough, efficient enough, punctual enough. I used to take the bus to work every day from near the bottomish of Victoria and Marine to Hornby and Helmcken. (sp ? I forget) The common wait between buses was 30 to 45 minutes....and on some routes it was an hour and some even longer. That's just the way it was. The only thing we cursed was ourselves, for missing the bus before the next. I think in today's impatient society, there never will be transit that is good enough for anyone.
Lol my buddy lives in that area.
Nope there won't be P.C., you're right. Its a by product of the consumerist driven society.
"The : I want a skytrain line to UBC" even though the population is moving eastward into the tri-cities, surrey, white rock. But I still need it to get downtown quicker.
Questioner: "Yes, but what about the people in the Tri-cities, etc."
Interviewee: I don't care, we still need a skytrain line.
Q: "Yes, but in order to do so you'd tear up all the businesses on 4th or Broadway to go all the way to UBC to serve a few thousand who live there permanently? While true in that it is a commuter school and a lot of people work at UBC, you're asking a lot that's rather a luxury for an extension all the way to UBC. A connection to Cambie or Arbutus is more feasible."
I: "Yes and that's why we need it to go all the way."
Q: "You know, if you extend it all the way, the landscape on the westside will forever change as once the older homes become labelled as 'insufficent' or 'condemned' for termites and such and with the access of a skytrain line would then see the rise of condos over homes by developers."
I: "Good, we need higher density."
Q: "Yes, but at what price and cost to the community? Do you want hight restrictions and something planned or just more glass condos?"
I: "It doesn't matter, what needs to be done, must be done."
Q: "You know we had a mayor in the 60s who thought the same way except he was all for highways everywhere. You know that beach you love, well he wanted it to be 6 lane highway to UBC... In areas where he wanted a highway, he labelled them as 'blight' and 'unsightly' "
I: "What happened?"
Q: "The people woke up."
I still think that this is the most congenial forum in the world.
My buddy is scouting the Olympic team houses around town. lol
Sportsdude! Glad to see there's someone about. It's been unnatutally quiet here fore the last day or so.
Yeah, I've noticed. I check the main site to see if anyone is around usually with out signing in.
It is a busy time of year for an odd February.
I've been doing the same - maybe everyone else has as well!
I am overwhelmed by the size of my Amaryllis.
LOL! You're so funny, Goph.
It was NOT meant to be funny. But nevertheless, I am!
From the Arctic to St. John's most of Canada is on street view now.
The Client site I have worked at for the past 11 years is in a critical state The chance that it is going belly up is high I fear the client site company is in it's death throws of imminent bankruptcy. The security Firm I work for pulled us guards off the contract a while back.
for the first time in 11 years I am currently not working, ( not counting the times I have been off on sick leave or injury leave) I have managed to find a slightly compatible site to my disabilities but fear I will end up on unemployment after the Olympics is over. Regardless of my high seniority level. I have been with this security firm since 98. but the sad truth is not many client sites are capable of supporting my disabilities. So now with the loss of this client. I am currently finding my self highly stressed out and concerned for the future. no paychecks since January my savings are getting bare. Time to apply to welfare again and hope they issue a crisis grant.
Spare a static desk job Concierge type position please.
Sighs what to say & how to say it...
My heart cry's at injustice
My soul weeps with sorrow.
My eye's are brimming with tears
All the death and destruction I have seen.
My heart is heavy, My soul is weary.
The nightmares never seem to cease.
I pray for justice & peace,
Something I can not find,
Some rest, some dreamless sleep
Is what I request, to much to ask
To temporarily be free of all stress,
to know some rest I grow tired and weak
burdens I bear are mine, mine alone.
At times I need to I have to take to task
I must share what is held with in..
lest I explode
sorry all.
Late last night or very early today if you prefer a middle to senior aged male despondent over the death of a friend... This man a friend and neighbor to a woman who passed away on Feb 4. the death of his friend i must assume was to hard to bear for this man. from all accords and statements the man went into a very low state of depression drinking heavily all week at some time during his intoxicated state he decided that death was preferable to life.
Thursday or Friday between the hours of 11:45 Pm and 12:15 Am this man threw himself off the 5 floor floor balcony through the buildings security netting to his gruesome death on the sidewalk below in front of the [span class="maintextBold"]Second Mile Society[/span] @ 509 East Hastings St. according to eye witnesses he went down head first.
This is the second time in my life I have seen such a horrible death and pray dear creator to never have to witness the aftermath of another suicide like it. It is horrible beyond ken to see. The firemen afterwards spraying down the sidewalk and gutters to remove the gristly aftermath of urine, shit, brain matter and congealing blood.
life in the down town east side. is often short. the average life expectancy of your average male is 54 years.
such a tragic loss of life grieves me so. who else will cry at this burden this loss of life this great tragedy so senseless. forgive me I just grow so weary at the things I see. why can we not change the way we are. did no one notice this mans heartache. did noone realize the extent of his sorrow.. are we doomed to never understand our fellow man to over look the tired sorrow filled souls around us. will we forever be filled with damnation and grief locked with out looking out but forever staring within refusing to see what is all around us..
weeping in frustration logs off
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Icy cold this morning.
Must have been some kind of accident on the inland highway this morning north of Qualicum....closed it down.
I always drive too fast on that road due to boredom.
old highway >>>>>> new highway
Its nice to have a place to yourself even if its only for 2wks.
I have had nothing interesting to say for almost the whole week.
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]I always drive too fast on that road due to boredom.[/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"][span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]old highway >>>>>> new highway[/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]
Boredom ? Of what ?
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]I have had nothing interesting to say for almost the whole week.[/span]
Gophie....that's a good thing...in a way. It means your life is too interesting. (//forums/richedit/smileys/2.gif)
There's nothing to look at and tell me where I am. On the old highway you have the coast, the water, rusty old tugboats with a kick ass sunset and towns named Bowser.
I just see nothing in the new highway except a forest fire damage scenery/logging. lol
I just can't get interested in anything apart from curling in the Olympics.
Speed skating for me, but that's about it in terms of 'excitement'. Hockey I suppose, but after being around the crowds during the Norway game, this town may riot if they don't win.
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]I just see nothing in the new highway except a forest fire damage scenery/logging. lol[/span]
OH ! I forgot to tell you.....OPEN YOUR EYES when you're driving.
If that's all you saw, I feel sorry for your tunnel vision. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
HAha well I saw more ms pc but I enjoy the coastal route more.
ms ?
I totally enjoy the ocean route more too....but I don't see the blight you see on the inland.
Eh, its just a couple old rusted out tugboats. (i was typing that last post on my ipod while listening to this one U2 song which for some reason channelled my neighbour growing up son-law's southern talk of calling his mother in law 'ms b' lol.. its Sunday morning)
I didn't like the inland route because there's nothing and the first time I drove it there was logging/fire damaged trees.
I'm boooooooored.
Somebody tell a joke....please!
I can't think of any
LM@work wrote:
I'm boooooooored.
Somebody tell a joke....please![/DIV]
...OLD people have problems that you haven't even considered yet!
An 85-year-old man was requested by his Doctor for a sperm count as part of his physical exam.
The doctor gave the man a jar and said, 'Take this jar home and bring back a semen sample tomorrow.'
...The next day the 85-year-old man reappeared at the doctor's office and gave him the jar, which was as clean and empty as on the previous day.
The doctor asked what happened and the man explained,
'Well, doc, it's like this -- first I tried with my right hand, but nothing.
Then I tried with my left hand, but still nothing.
...'Then I asked my wife for help. She tried with her right hand, then with her left, still nothing. She tried with her mouth, first with the teeth in, then with her teeth out, still nothing.
'We even called up Arleen, the lady next door and she tried too, first with both hands, then an armpit, and she even tried squeezing' it between her knees, but still nothing.'
...The doctor was shocked! 'You asked your neighbor?'
The old man replied, 'Yep, none of us could get the jar open.'
Ohh way to go team canada 2 nothing right now canada leads.. woot.
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Gone Fishing
Last Saturday morning I got up early, put on my long johns and dressed quietly. I made a lunch, grabbed the dog and went to the garage to hook up the boat to the truck and down the driveway I went. Coming out of the garage rain is pouring down; it is like a torrential downpour. There is snow mixed in with the rain, and the wind is blowing 50 mph. Minutes later, I returned to the garage. I came back into the house and turned the TV to the weather channel. I find it's going to be bad weather all day long, so I put the boat back in the garage, quietly undressed and slipped back into bed. There I cuddled up to my wife's back, now with a different anticipation, and whispered, "The weather out there is terrible." To which she sleepily replies, "Can you believe my stupid husband is out there fishing?"
next joke
here is two woman that go fishing together all the time.One lady asked the other,why is it that I never get nothing but you always seem to get the fish.Her friend said,Well every morning I pull the covers back and see witch side my husbands penis is laying.If it's on the right I fish of the right side,If it's on the left I fish of the left.The first lady said HO I see but what do you do if it's standing staigh up.Her friend replide WHO WANT'S TO GO FISHING IF IT"S STANDING!!!
Fairplay[/p] A couple goes on vacation to a fishing resort in northern Minnesota. The husband likes to fish at the crack of dawn. The wife likes to read. One morning the husband returns after several hours of fishing and decides to take a short nap. Although she isn't familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat. She motors out a short distance, anchors, and continues to read her book. Along comes the game warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside her and says,"Good morning, Ma'am, what are you doing?" "Reading my book," she replies, thinking isn't that obvious? "You're in a restricted fishing area," he informs her. "But officer, I'm not fishing. Can't you see that?" "Yes, but you have all the equipment. I'll have to take you in and write you up." "If you do that, I'll have to charge you with rape," says the woman. "But I haven't even touched you," says the game warden. "That's true, but you do have all the equipment." MORAL: Never argue with a woman who reads. (Contributed by Scott Jamison, Orem,Utah)[/p]Wild Whiskey Worm[/p] One day Jim was out fishing and was not having any luck at all, he tried lures, worms and other types of bait and was just not catching anything. Tom was fishing about 20 feet from him and was catching fish as fast as he cast his line out. Jim was getting very jealous of this show off, so he asked the Tom what he was using for bait. The man said " I am using worms, but I dip them in whiskey" Jim got really interested in this technique so he asked Tom if he could try one of these drunk worms. Tom had no problem with this request so he handed Jim one of the worms. Jim placed the worm on the hook and cast out no sooner than his hook hit the water, Jims pole began to bow like crazy, he set his hook and started to reel it in. Once he got his catch up to the shore he noticed that the worm had the fish by the throat. (contributed by Jeff Walsh, Indianapolis, Indiana)[/p][font style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255);" size="4"][a href="http://www.outdoorexpressions.com/fishjoke.html"]More out door's fishing jokes etcetera can be found here [/a][/font]
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Hahahahaaa...love the second one.
I'm ready for some sunshine !!! Anyone else ?
Isn't it sunny out? I haven't really noticed the weather.
just upping my post count.
nothing to see here.
Lol you silly monkey. welcome back by the way..
I couldn't post for several days. Computer problems. However all up and running again although the print's too small!
Rest in Peace Michael Foot.
Hear, hear.
[font style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: Arial Black;" size="7"]ORIK!!!!![/font]
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Post Monkeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ! How we've missed your sweet monkey face.
*Careful not to trip on any tumbleweeds here.
Damn and I used to think I was a bit on the big side.. seeing that ugly walrus ? makes me feel almost small.
He's not ugly, that's just his bad side.
So why do they call you big orik?
Cleanliness is next to Godliness.
Is that why satanists smell so bad?
Lmao... Is that why Satanist smell so bad OMG that hurts...
Umm maybe cause I am a bit on the plus size...
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You're not. You're just as how I imagined you.
Ouch...
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Sorry dude!!
Didn't know you worshipped big red!!
LOL you Silly Monkey (http://i44.tinypic.com/2mgqoig.jpg). I am a Believer and a follower of the Christian Faith, I am probably not a good example of what a Christian should be but I am one none the less... I have the faith of a small grain of sand within me. I hold on to the truth and the faith I have, it brings me comfort, when there has been little if naught else in the past couple of years to find comfort in. I was taught about Christianity in Sunday services at the United Church of Canada.
To some it is indoctrination or brain washing. to me it is a teaching, I learned and took to heart. For me it is away of life and one I try to follow. We all are houses for the spirit of Christ. I do not worship big red... I do have a huge weakness for The Big Red Bags of Doritos but that is a completely different form of sin or worship... that falls under gluttony =D
If you can not laugh and you can not cry.. you are lost...
My brother and his g/f are heading to China this month and can pick me up a few cheongsam. Exciting!!!! I've always wanted one. Methinks I want one in red (wine color), white and black. Definitely one to wear at my wedding. Now, I just have to work on my weight here.....
Now that would be a sight to see you in Purelife. no offence but you are stunningly beautiful and with that outfit on one of the red and black ones maybe gold trimmed would be eyeball bursting..
Same can be said for Lil_Me also another stunner of a lady... I just cant figure out how some ugly guy as her husband :P just kidding van.... married her I think she knocked him out and dragged him to the alter :P
any ways im just being an annoyance.. My liver is swollen and the flesh on my right side is firm & it hurts a lot :( I have a in depth interview with a surgical liver specialist on March 12 my second opinion...how it will go remains to be seen.. options are not many..
Oh and I am now been with out work since February 28 missed most of january and Half of Feb with the H1N1 flu so my finacial situation is Fubared right now.. so it is the Food banks and Quest for foods...
Spare a Job data entry something I can do from a computer Concierge Desk Job... Access Control... damn I am depressed. Weight Sickness lack of work.. Ok I am going to go out and hope my spare tire is still At my last Job site..
House guests starting early this year. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/2.gif)
Another beautiful day in paradise.
No offense intended, Orik. You're Ok in my book.
Good luck, brother.
Lol No offence was taken Post Monkey. I was to busy laughing...
and Blessing you while I was at it..
And it most certainly was a beautiful day to go out for a brief bike ride to sit in a doctors office all after noon hate that... and then out for a bit more sunshine to get more groceries...
Started feeling Sick last night.. full blown Illness today...
Congested + Sore throat. + aches & pains with a minor fever... Feels like a horrendous cold to me however the Cough with Green spew-tum up from the lungs makes me think it is bronchitis. I am Praying it is not pneumonia, I do so Hate being sick. Mind you with no work going on, this is as good a time as any, to get sick this way I get it over and done with. Hopefully I can get through this sickness within the week and find work by the end of the week..
I'l lkeep my fingers crossed for you. Mean while, make the most of the rest (even though it's enforced).
Thank You for that gopher.. Fingers Crossed is just as good as prayer or good thoughts best wishes what ever a person wants to give i gladly accept... this is reminicint of what happened the last time I got very sick started off as a flu cold bronchitis which ended up with my going to hospital with liver failure...
but this time I am keeping a very close eye on my skin and eye colour i have another blood test in 2 days to check my Liver enzyme levels I can have them check my iron or is it haemoglobin for my anaemia, which is probably liver related the iron pills seem to be helping lots with that. being anaemic is a common problem for those with liver troubles.. Other problems are low Phosphate and sometimes magnesium levels . The real test is the IDR i think thats what it is called and my billy rubin... those are the ones one i need to be really worried about.. March 12 I do have that appointment with the Liver Specialist I can talk about another biopsy which they will probably want to do in June or July 1 year since the last one to see if the liver is recovering or getting worse.. if it is getting worse what other options I have. right now surgerical intervention is nto a must but if my liver shows more fibrosis than last year a transplant will have to be a viable option cause this liver can not take much more crap on it thats for sure.. and even talk about a gastric bypass i guess. dropping 300 lbs would go a long way to improving my health thats for sure..
enough of this talk it is depressing me..
I am Gopher I spent some of it building a computer . which i am now using . it is blazing fast .. I had been procrastinating since early December.. it's a e8400 dual core over clocked to 3.6 ghz running at a cool 34 and under a full gaming or encoder load it hits a high 40 - 45 ... this sweet little chip is not locked it lets me under clock it or over clock it at will, IT was worth the extra money.
There are Faster and Better chip sets on the market but I do not want to upgrade to those just yet. Next year should be soon enough a hex or opti core CPU ( that's 6 to 8 cores) with 4 to 32 GB ram and Windows 7 that will be the system to see. 2 Video cards in a sli or crossfire set up... I just don't know. Waiting to see where prices will be and what Intel actually release's so far it is all rumour and hearsay...
this time i have a chip that was designed for what it does. I will not push it higher though others report it flys a stable 4 ghz and cool this is all on air by the way.. imagine how this chip would fly on water cooling or a nice little freon cooler air con pc... sheet.. those with the ( [a href="http://www.xpressar.com/product/rsc100/rsc100-features.html"]click here to see the case i want for a air conditioned pc set up [/a]) there are folks who report they have it there PC's OC Stably to a high 8 ghz
OMG i could sweat raw Louisiana hot sauce biting my nails worried about a claustrophobic system failure over-clocked that high but just think of the adrenalin woot.. [span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"]ANY-WAYS 3.6 IS FAST ENOUGH FOR ME RIGHT NOW. WITH MORE POWER AND A NICER COOLING CASE I WOULD LOVE TO PUT THIS BABY THROUGH ITS PACES AND START RUNNING BENCHMARKS. WHAT IS REALLY HOLDING ME BACK IS THE COST OF A DECENT POWER SUPPLY RIGHT NOW AND I DO SO WANT TO UPGRADE TO A MUCH NICER VIDEO CARD.. SAY THE RADEON 5000[/span] sorry don't mean to shout but I feel like a kid at Christmas standing in the toy store..
I Just don't have the power for it.. . an asus p5pkl-cm mobo it was a cheap i can not afford the better board the board i want is 2 to 3 bills :( the cpu i want would cost over 4 bills ouch. and there is no real need for me to go with a quad core i7 system right now. next year would be soon enough to think of those.. besides i got all these older parts at very good prices this wicked gamer case for 10 dollars normal cost 90... so I have no real right to be complaining about things yet..
so I built this system a very good budget pc sufficient for my needs.. 3.6 ghz oc e8400 2 GB patriot ram can do up to 4 but XP is not optimal for the upgrade. this ram is pulled from my older acer system the cpu was a Christmas gift. the1 tb hd lot of room for music and movies and games. pulled from my older system a older ati x1300 256 mb or is . .. got to go upgrade the power supply to take full advantage of this system they recommended a 450 watt PS though 600 + would be better for the 5 additional fans i would like to add a additional 5 hard drives but I want to set up a raid system and this MB doesn't support that.. the extra USB devices speakers camera's etcetra..... i only got 300 watt of power insufficient for everything i want but most of that stuff can wait till I am working again. ... i have only 1 hd optical LG DVD Burner not blueray to expensive i can not justify that cost... this machine flys... it recoded a divx movie to wmv in 15 minutes, a 2 hour movie ripped from dvd to divx in less than 45 minutes at HD settings.. and i could still surf the net 25 web pages open ( all on OC and reviews of case's video cards mb and PS I am really trying to learn as I go.. + I can play games and listen to my own music... :) nothing I have done so far has slowed this baby down.. jezze Imagine if I had the money to spend on the equivalent Quad core CPU ( it was over a 1000 dollars )
total cost 150 Canadian dollars the other parts i had stripped from my other systems.. I think I need to clean house I now have 8 pc cases and ps and parts strewn about the wrecked work room / lving room.. and most of it is obsolete. it can all work with a bit of time to put it in a pc case and install some os on to those hd.. hmm i have Linux ubuntu I should build a half dozen PC's donate them to a church for the tax write off... well i will do that later if i feel up to it...
when i get back to work I will buy a better Power-supply so I can run this thing at full power and do some Benchmarks.. I should be able top get to a full 4 GHZ stabaly from all accounts that I have been reading. sighs.. but some things will have to wait. I should be happy with a 30 percent OC on just air and a300 watt power supply but damn it i want bigger faster and stronger.. Well I got to have something to work for right =)
for now back to resting. rest fluids wat else is a person supposed to do when sick.. clean this mess i guess any one got a shovel ?????
I will ask the universe to shorten your misery.
Sorry you're sick bro :(
Ummm Post Monkey can you ask the universe to heal me from my sickness rather than end my misery... the universe may accidentally shorten my length of time of fleshly existence if asked incorrectly... Life can be a misery at times.. I will take a short duration of sickness and long term misery over a short duration of life and joy..
Be careful what you wish for you just might get it..
I Wish for good health Long life and happiness for all mankind... For yonder enemies whoever they might be I wish for you to be complete and that you get to live in interesting times =D
Never give up on oyur dreams... hope is a good thing..
Lil Me wrote:
Orik wrote:
[em]I guess it is time to suck up the pride and go back into the welfare office to apply for welfare agian... [/em][/p] --[/p] Hey Orik. We all do what we need to in order to survive. Don't be ashamed about applying. You're in a temporary jobless situation AND you're waiting on answers about your health. Both totally legit reasons. This is why we have welfare...hope it helps you through this current crisis.
Thank you for this Lil Me now I do not feel so bad going in to the office to ask for help again. I just hate not having work... Worked most of my life from my very first job delivering newspapers at 11 years old for the north shore news up to 250 newspapers 3 times a week for 30 dollars a month. not a heck of a lot of money but was the diffrence of bad shoes or nice ones, second hand clothing and new. lunch at school or going hungry..
candy or no candy...
now I can barely walk or climb I get so tired at the end of my work days When I am lucky enough to get work that is able for my limited disabilities from poor health... I sometimes sleep for 12 hours easy. At other times I can not sleep well at all and I am awake literally 3 or 4 days with like 4 hours or less sleep per night. Sighs, so tired at times. I just slept 45 hours in the past 3 days that's about 15 hours each day, however being sick is something I am used to.
The worst part is LM I do not have disability. I am classified as employable. so get a max of 610 per month Rent alone is 632... so I will go deeper on debt on my credit cards Which I only just finished paying off.. I Need a total of 750 hours to get EI so I am short approximately 198 hours..
So back to living and going deeper in debt until some thing better comes along or until...
Was just told I can reapply for EI but i Need 690 hours. I am not sure I have enough bnut can try to find out.. keep your fingers crossed and me in oyur prayers please this could be of really Big help if I can get EI over welfare.. last longer gives a bit better pay. 900 a month is better than 610 per month..
it would mean I would not have to go to the food banks every week either I could shop at Quest and other low market groceries
Somehow I apparently grew 2 inches in the past couple of years.
and (unrelated)
I drink ten cups of tea a day.
good grief sportsdude, how tall are you now with those extra 2 inches.? you have got be at least 7'1 in hight
10 cups of tea ? are you sick or something? only when I am sick do i drink more than 6 cups a day. 2 tea pots each pot holds 6 cups of water mind i make a weak tea i use 1 tea bag unless it is for work then I use 2 tea bags per 6 cups of water in my Thermos. my thermos is my teapot, because it keeps it hotter longer than the actual teapot.
If ir emember correctly you are 6.9, the last time you posted. but maybe i was thinking that and not reading that..
On the tea- blame the olympics. You only had three options for unlimited drinks while working - bottle water, tea or coffee. I drank a lot of tea. But yeah, boiling a new pot at midnight probably isn't the wisest choice.
On height, there too blame the olympics. A guy I worked with "says" he's 6'6. I always have said I'm 6'6 (last time I had an official measurement 3yrs ago said so). Yet I'm two inches taller than this guy - at least, and another guy I worked with said he was 6'5 and I believe it, he was slightly shorter than the "6'6" guy.
So apparently I'm around 6'8 now?? Good God when will it end. The average height for women in this country is 5'4 (according to Science World) and its impossible to find girls around 5'10 who aren't from the Volleyball team around here (they're never single and I'm too much of an academia person so it never works). Cripes. My cousin who is 15 is 6'5ish, he's a basketball blue chip prospect, but his goal in life is to be taller than me. Why I have no idea, but good luck to him.
You have 2 options sportsdude 1 which is the best but not the only option learn to love shorter women or 2 go gay and love tall men... not much of a option there... @ 6'8 jumping jiminy cricket you are one tall man.
remind me to hire you the next time I need someone with height, which is extremely beneficial at concert work. no need to stand at the back of a crowd on chairs. you all ready stand above most of them and can see the trouble long before my 5'9 will.
as for your brother wanting to be taller than you to each his own.. But if he wants to be the next basket ball star the height will aid him well. I also need to cut back on my tea intake. so do not feel bad sportsdude and if you make it weak tea it's not so bad and if you use herbal teas then no need to worry about caffeine when u brew a pot at midnight. the trouble arises is if you are adding cream & sugar . I use a bit of honey and lemon in most of my teas.. more tart than sweet as my preffrence... and it is so much better for us than coffee..
I just drink it straight.
-Short as in? My previous gf's have all been 5'6 or 5'7. When I start getting below that it starts getting 'welcome to the circus', at least to me.
Its illegal to hire me for Security jobs. You can only hire Canadians. I have no idea who came up with this rule, but its rather silly.
Sportsdude wrote:
Its illegal to hire me for Security jobs. You can only hire Canadians. I have no idea who came up with this rule, but its rather silly.
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Not true. You can get a security licence if you are here on a work visa or study visa.
[A href="http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/worker/before-you-apply.htm"]http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/worker/before-you-apply.htm[/A]
Lil Me is right Sportsdude. but even with out all the paper work you can work as a security consultant or Contractor. As long as the company pay's you a honorarium there are loops holes around many things. and to be a consultant / analyst you won't even need a security licence. there is little the Canadian government can do about it. a honorarium is not obligatory but many company's will pay these to outside contract workers to save on taxes and excive paper work it is not illegal but it is a grey area this is a exploit of the law that happens fairly often... Did you know All churches pay their keynote speakers.. These speakers are paid a honorarium so they do not need to pay taxes on it.. It is just another way to circumnavigate certain tax laws....
you could also get a permit to work as an exotic dancer, one of the cheapest and easiest work permits to get =D but thats a whole different ball of wax...
Hmm, well i've been offered and then denied by bosses for pub security jobs a few times now.
anyho
Looking at a house on Sunday to rent out completely. Should be fun. Never have been to a showing.
I am having an extremely uninteresting day.
spent the morning downtown with doctors apointments talking to my specialist. things are going well but have to keep doing the blood tests. if things stay well like this no need to do another biopsy untill 5 years from now. doing a biopsy is very dangerous and can be life threatening He said he would rather not put me through one with out a very good reason or need. There is nothing new they could learn from one now anyways.
just keep doing what I am doing and pray things do not take a turn for the worse. They still have no idea what caused it to go AWOL the first time and none why it did it again the second time.. :( they just know that it is buggered. bloody blood and bloody ashes next to useless the answers they give me, but I can not blame the Doctors they are the Best in the business and they have done all they can. Even going beyond the scope of the norm anc checking for rare and exotic viral diseases. I get to do a whole new work up of tests along the globular ??? globulin ?? level well I am not damn sure what that means similar to the hemoglobin stuff i guess. i just don't know nothing I can do but pray for continued healing and spend time just working on staying above ground... and progresivly recovering the best that I can..
I am in a silly mood.
I got up at 2
I went to bed at 4 am... LOL Gopher nothing wrong with being in a silly mood it is needed to let the shenanigan side out once in awhile, every now and then a good prank does a body good
I am Currently sleeping from 4 am to noon this way if the company finds me some shifts to work I can bounce straight over to night or day shift with out any trouble.
take 2 rice crackers, add cheese and deli meat. bake for 5 minutes and OMGZ delicious!!!! This is my newest indulgence. We saw the demo at Costco and had to make it ourselves.
lol you mean you have never tried them before sportsdude they do sounds yummy... soda crackers and triscuits work just as good i used to make the triscuit ones as a appetizer long ago...
I am trying to become employed.
I hear you there Sportsdude I wish you all the best. I am undergoing the same thing. If any one has any tips on writing a cover letter and a resume these days Private message me or E-mail me ye-gads... My first resume in...Well in 12 years if you consider, I had to write one for a job I already new I had. I got Hired by Western Pacific back in 98 had not even finished my course or my licence exam yet. but I was hired. had to cut the hair went from long past my shoulders hair to brush cut marine look hah . damn I was thin and could run 2 miles no problem. sighs were does the time go..
anyways got to hit the shower brush these ugly teeth see a dentist about the enamel that is/has separated a piece the size of a small pinky finger nail chipped off the tooth they fixed just about 2 months back. I wonder if dentist's have a warranty..
back in a few hours i do get a Valium thing to take the edge off I am so not good at surrendering control and being vulnerable like that.. and the claustrophobic part i hate too..so I might take a nap after the dentist.
peace and see you all later.. have a good day now. Good luck once more sportsdude Hope you get the job you are trying for.
I have just had my hair cut.
hopefully not by any evil leprechauns
All my teeth are finished and fixed up for now, the major problems are fixed at any rate. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, cause this last visit was damned painful.. The rest can wait to see what is found 6 months from now... Todays visit was the most painful to date.4 or 5 needles of novacaine not to sure I stopped counting after 3.
Lots of starting and stopping first time she started drilling owwwe I nearly hit the ceiling I jumped so high. she asked if I feel that. God damn right I felt that... Lucky she still has her fingers after that. She asks is my tongue numb or tingling... Hell no, feels like it did when I first came in.
Ok shot number 2 in to the cheeks and jaw... my damn mouth tastes like something died in it... That needle of Novocain stuff tastes freaking horrible. Okay now half my tongue is numb she goes Back to drilling short murderous howl of agony from me, She stops again it still hurts evry freaking poke and prod of the tooth even the cold water rinse...
All I can describe is that what I Feel that the flaming drilling and my flaming tooth hurt. Needle 3 couple minutes more of drilling I made her stop she was even using her lowest speed on the drill...there were a couple more jabs with the needles but I don't know how many exactly...
Now I don't know if she is at fault but the dentist should know where a patient pain level and freezing levels are at before they do start drilling... It was sheer bloody agony, it felt like she was having her drill spinning and grinding away in to the nerve centre of my tooth and now that the freezing has worn off, the flaming tooth and jaw are aching something bloody awful... It hurts worse than any toothache I have ever had..
I Don't know what to do about this incident, perhaps just take a couple of extra dilaudid's an a Advil and see how I feel tomorrow. but damn it all, it sure has not been a good day for me.
And that is why I hate going to the flaming dentist.
*shudders*
Anyways...Did Goph have a lovely 17th of March?
A bunch of people are dropping like flies school wise around here. weird times. Then again I won't be in Vancouver next year so I guess I'm one of them? who knows.
Lil Me wrote:
*shudders*
Anyways...Did Goph have a lovely 17th of March?
Should I have done? My birthday's not till tomorrow.
You can have a good day on a non-birthday too Gophie. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
It wasn't much good, so I'll try to make up for it tomorrow.
Sorry I forgot to say happy birthday to you Gopher.. side note I also forgot to wish my mum a happy birthday yesterday. well you have a birthdate in common
Just how many grey hairs do you get on your cake or candles ?
Happy BDay Mr Goph!
Thanks Orik and LilMe. No candles - too many to fit on the cake now: however, plenty of grey hairs.
[span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 255);"] Happy Birthday Gophie !!!![/span]
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Happy belated birthday Gophie! I'm so sorry that I missed the shindig here.
It seems most of us here are born either on the 18th or 19th. Me, Russ, SD, Gophie and baby. :)
me im a 17 so if u are counting 17 18 19 =D
Well, 17,18 and 19 are good numbers obviously. lol
Watching basketball.
I have the apartment spring cleaning to go through all this week. I hate it but I have got to remove the clutter from this space. Spring Cleaning sucks...
Oh, spring cleaning...... That reminds me of my next big project! Sorting through all my clothes, what to keep, to donate, to rag.... I need to organize them in clear bins. I even kept my grad dress.
It's overwhelming me just thinking about it. I have some in garbage bags all unorganized, nothing grouped together.
I have to meet a goup of bagpipers later in the day.
I've got a 96.6F body temp. Time to replenish the nuclear fuel rods, as I'm getting low.
6'8" and getting low? Soon you'll be at our level, SD.
Amaretto and ginger ale is a surprisingly tasty and smooth cocktail.
Sounds o.k. I'll give it a try. Anyone else like whisky and ginger wine?
Love a nice glass of scotch on the rocks perhaps some old teachers served over shaved ice I love it reallly cold and a bit watered down.. a true scotch fan will not desecrate it that way or so I am told.
this maybe silly but I loved JD and apple juice. I do miss a nice drink once in a while I really miss going to the # 5 for a pint and to enjoy a stage show.. talk about dinner theater =D
when it came to a mix in ginger ale. I liked 2 to 3 ounces of Bacardi rum stirred in to1 cup orange juice 1 cup ginger ale and 6 Ice Cubes
but that was just me... Got to go out and tackle some stuff.
I live in squaller
Maybe time to clean?
*yawns*
I'm tired.
I've been cleaning for 3 slobs all year.
Apparently I've become one of 'those guys' who inadvertently did or is capable of stealing gf's from bf's. Oh well, its a tough life out there.
I've already seen eight squirrels today.
They're coming for your gopher hole.
They were going the wrong way - i.e. up a tree.
Ah, so they weren't looking for a prairie home companion
I have just had a piece of thickly buttered toast and enjoyed it so much that I'm going to have another.
Curried chicken with rice tonight..
packing again.
Tiki Barber is stupid
[a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/timing_tiki_plays_field_TMZxMDNXxvBbNgVBToZL8O"]http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/timing_tiki_plays_field_TMZxMDNXxvBbNgVBToZL8O[/a]
His wife is 8mths pregnant with twins
What the heck is a Tiki Barber.
I am drying my feet
My Order from Newegg arrived Yesterday, I had not been expecting it until Saturday. I am going to put the new Power Supply in to the new Case and move my Old motherboard and other equipment from the old case, into this new one.
" I can hardly wait to finish it and see what the Pc will look like. it soon looks i will be ready for that next Lan party I like the handle, looks like it will be easy to carry from that. just one small problem is iritating me. And that is the power supply. It looks nothing like the one in the pictures advertised, It has the same amount of power written on it, but the power supply has a different name written on it... I am beginning to wonder about bait and switch tactics here..."
Well it is the correct power supply and it is running like a dream machine... but i am getting voltage variances to the CPU and that's not from the power supply. I think I have a defective CPU or MOBO ( this is the 4 power supply ie used and same voltage issues to the CPU) so i wonder perhaps if i clean the CPU and area reapply some thermal paste and reseat it. maybe that will fix the problem cause if it doesn't it is way past any available RMA on the MOBO or the CPU. Nor do I know which one is at fault... and with out know which one is at fault how do i return it on warenty... besides the C PU was a Christmas present and the Mobo was from nearly 2 years ago and neer gave me any trouble with my old 3 ghz single core chip.
any PC experts got any hints?
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Its a name PC ask Sawdust.:)
I have no clue on computers Little Flish. If I did this GIS program would work for me and I wouldn't use Macs.
Morning!
Im with SD on this one. I dont have a clue. I bought a Mac to attempt to avoid these intellectual issues.
Is Orik still around? He would prob be able to help ya.
Good Luck!
Orik is unable to be of assistance on this problem.
So, I finally organized ALL of my clothes. I got rid of 3 garbage bag of clothes for donation along with another bag of shoes and household items.
I feel so organized! :)
I've finally managed to stop Windows Messenger popping up on my screen two minutes after I turn on my computer.
I got my hair straightened.
Oh Poor Gopher, you mean that you are saying, that you did not know, how to enter into the MSN, Messenger, options section and disable Messenger from starting with Windows, until now? Have you figured out how to disable it fro m starting every time you open Outlook Express yet ?
Yes.
I'm off to putter in the yard and maybe have a bon fire to get rid of winter mess. I love a bon fire.(//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
Little Fish wrote:
Oh Poor Gopher, you mean that you are saying, that you did not know, how to enter into the MSN, Messenger, options section and disable Messenger from starting with Windows, until now? Have you figured out how to disable it fro m starting every time you open Outlook Express yet ?
NO! Gopher's obviously smarter than me..
Could you tell? I hate that blasted virus coming up all the time.
P.C. wrote:
I'm off to putter in the yard and maybe have a bon fire to get rid of winter mess. I love a bon fire.[img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif"]
In NW ????????
I don't live in New West. I think you have me confused with someone else.
Will there be marshmallows at that bonfire, P.C.?
I'll be job hunting in 2 months. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif) I'm not ready, but it must be done. *pout pout*
Bon fires a plenty tonight.
Spent the entire day working on a map instead of being at the Bare Naked Ladies concert.
Oh well.
Meeeee toooo Purelife. I want to stay up here a little bit longer. Afraid of going back 'home' when I only know this place.
Well here it is...the Old PC in a new Case. I should of posted the pics earlier. but They don't look to good.. think I should move it to the kitchen in the day and take some pics with the sunlight ... I think I need to replace the web cam that ones Kind of broke and held together with masking tape lol.
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I say, cut the yellow wire, Orik. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif)
I cannot advise you anything on that Orik...
Hows things PL?
Well we levelled the blasted shed. Looks great now.
I was painting my door trims and doors in teh master bedroom. I have decided I detest drips and such. lol.
I will be doing the rest of the house in a different way when I get to it. When I get back.
Today feels like BBQ weather to me...
No worries. I can not advise me either. but it does look nicer than the blue machine... and this one will last me another 1 to 2 years.with minimal upgrades needed, I am waiting on the release of the "[a id="link_14" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5336121882&toolid=10001&customid=28052&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FIntel-6-Core-Xeon-Westmere-Gulftown-2-4GHZ-LGA1366-ES_W0QQitemZ280425533697QQihZ018QQcategoryZ164QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26ps%3D6%23ht_876wt_907" rel="nofollow"]Intel 6-Core Xeon Westmere Gulftown 2.4GHZ LGA1366 ES Processor[/a] CPU to see what that does for the price on the Quad Core's
But damn a motherboard with 2 CPU chips with 6 cores per Cpu ... talk about over kill computing.. but will Microsoft or Linux be able to give us software to incorporate it all to its best efficiency.
[a href="http://www.bit-tech.net/custompc/news/605404/inte...next-month.html"]Although eight-core processors make more sense for servers and workstations than desktop PCs at the moment, we're still likely to see eight-core CPUs in desktop PCs in the near future. Would you be interested in building a 16-core PC based on the new CPUs? Let us know your thoughts on multi-threading in the comments section below.[/a]
I picked up my asthma medication from the pharmacy today and was shown how to use it... I dunno what's going on... and neither does the doctor.
*shrugs*
I am due for a blood pressure check next week.
Russ wrote:
Well we levelled the blasted shed. Looks great now........
I wonder if roof is rigid enough to hold snow load if snow doesn't slide off
Didn't some one have that problem a couple of winters back there shed roof collapsed or caved in a little or something...
I've had reoccurring dreams this week involving a village in Sweden outside of Stockholm, an old Swedish woman cook and a sailboat.
Sportsdude wrote:
I've had reoccurring dreams this week involving a village in Sweden outside of Stockholm, an old Swedish woman cook and a sailboat.
You been going to ikea again recently?
Hahahaha
Sort of... A recent paper I wrote was on IKEA.
49er wrote:
<EM>Russ wrote:<BR>Well we levelled the blasted shed. Looks great now........<BR></EM><BR> <DIV>I wonder if roof is rigid enough to hold snow load if snow doesn't slide off </DIV>
I just noticed this, sorry missed this earlier 49er.
Hello! long time no see.
The shed is actually made in the states.. and although its put together with cheaper looking stuff, its actually REALLY sturdy when fully assembled. I read reviews on it saying that people had over two feet of snow on it, and the only problems that some reported was the rounded up 3/16" plexiglass skylights cracking. If that happens Ill put a 3/8 piece in its place.. I went up and put a bit of clear silicone in the joints of the roof pieces to satisfy my own doubts.. and it held my 240 lbs.
Linky:
http://www.lifetime.com/lawn-garden/
I was just at Ikea myself SD for shelving for in my shed. Man does that junk add up.
Hiya Russ!! Doing pretty good here, still very tired almost everyday. I don't get much sleep since LO gets up quite often a night.
I can't believe that MrPL's mom would charge us $1,000/month to watch her grandson when we're working. I'm biting my tongue with her on this one. I'm very disappointed in her and she was very serious about it too.
purelife wrote:
Hiya Russ!! Doing pretty good here, still very tired almost everyday. I don't get much sleep since LO gets up quite often a night.
I can't believe that MrPL's mom would charge us $1,000/month to watch her grandson when we're working. I'm biting my tongue with her on this one. I'm very disappointed in her and she was very serious about it too.
Hey PL! Good to see you around!
Im happy the LO <like that name> is doing well!
Thats too bad about your MIL.. Im surprised as well?
Little Fish wrote:
Didn't some one have that problem a couple of winters back there shed roof collapsed or caved in a little or something...
We had a temporary garage like thing in the backyard and the roof kept sagging due to the snow so we kept sweeping it off every day or so? Did I mention that on here? I make a poor witness.. sorry.
haha sorry to continue the IKEA/Swedish references but when purelife writes "LO" my brain thinks "LO" as in the Swedish Trade Union Confederation. haha oh my I need to get out more.
Yeah IKEA stuff does pile up after awhile.
Am I the only one who comes to the "I have nothing interesting to say" thread and has nothing to say?
Natasha wrote:
<DIV>Am I the only one who comes to the "I have nothing interesting to say" thread and has nothing to say?</DIV>
No I usually come, see what others have posted and wrack my little brain to find something to say.
Russ wrote:
Natasha wrote:
<DIV>Am I the only one who comes to the "I have nothing interesting to say" thread and has nothing to say?</DIV>
No I usually come, see what others have posted and wrack my little brain to find something to say.
lol... just like me :)
It's bad when you have to wrack your brain to find something uninteresting to say.. lol
I think I am one of the few who reads lots but posts less. well thats true for other forums i read them but rarely post on those. here i read and post about the same amount. more so now that I am not working.
I am tired today got up at 2:45 and played scrabble till 4 am
I have no idea what to say right now....uhm, I'm waiting for my clothes to dry???!!
I went to bed at 6 pm for a nap slept till 7 pm. woke up from my nap, watched the hockey game posted on the forums & worked till 3 Am Slept until 6 am and have been awake since just after 6 am =( problem is once I wake up, I can almost never get to sleep again. So I just end up playing video games or surf the forums or watch tv. I try to go right back to bed, but after just laying in bed for another hour I usually get up. Unless I am lucky enough to fall back to sleep.
I hate lying in bed and not being able to fall to sleep
DDD wrote:
I am tired today got up at 2:45 and played scrabble till 4 am
--
I'm glad I'm not the only one who wakes up in the middle of the night.
I usually read or watch a movie until I start yawning again.
you are not alone LM many stresses and worries, we need more distractions and diversions to help us destress and sleep better... you have a better half to talk things over with (when he isn't away working) that helps ots just to have some one to talk to.. but if you awake at 3 am who do you talk to when your alone and any one you phone is likely to hit you with that phone ....
Anyways. Hi Lil_Me hows life ?
It sucks to be awake in the middle of the night. It also sucks that when you're so tired, that you can't fall asleep and it takes a good few hours, thinking about crap.
That it does Purelife, I agree whole heartedly that there is nothing worse than those times of insomnia where one lays in bed for hours thinking and just can't shut off the mind. or when wakes in the middle of the night to fail to get back to sleep... and right now I would dearly love a few nights of solid undisturbed rest. no laying awake for hours no waking in the middle of the night.. to get back to a day shift schedule & all the better to look for work...
Yes alot on my mind plus dossing it with beer has not been working for me
F'n tired today
A roommate is using my stuff again.
Is he using your toothbrush?
Has he asked to use any of it? Do you use any of his?
deciding what else to move to my new shed. Have moved lots of stuff out of the hot tub room (hot tub has been used as a storage area and needed the pump fixed for 10 years), moved most of my camping equipment including two 20lb propane tanks I didnt know I still had from the carport at the house. Shifted stuff around under the carport and discovered many more lost and forgotten about things.
Going to start moving stuff again today.
Anybody know how to go about removing a tree from your yard? I know its something like 50 bucks for the permit (on my own yard!), then they have to come out and check you actually have to remove it, then that you actually put a tree back up. They even have to approve the type of tree you replace it with. Writing that just makes me angry, lol.
Anybody have any recommendations for tree cutting/removal? The tree is around 80 feet high, and between power lines on three sides (to my house, the neighbors, and the front main lines for the block). So Im not allowed to do it myself according to the city.
DDD wrote:
I hate lying in bed and not being able to fall to sleep[/DIV]
Have you tried getting into a nightly routine? Turning off the puter and TV giving your brain plenty of time to unwind?
I know I have.. the computer and tv are in different rooms.. hard part is sticking to the same routine.. so far its not helping
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
I hate lying in bed and not being able to fall to sleep[/DIV]
Have you tried getting into a nightly routine? Turning off the puter and TV giving your brain plenty of time to unwind? [/DIV]
No my hours are all screwed up right now plus being stressed out does not help out at all. Too much on the go and it lands on me to decide most items. Moving the shop and building a new location plus health issues and throw in court........I could keep on going but i think you get it.
Russ wrote:
Anybody know how to go about removing a tree from your yard? --
One of my customers @ day job runs a tree removal company. I will PM you.
I need a massage.
I have cramps.
I have a strained left hamstring.
I need a holiday - soon!
nothing much worth saying here today
Lil Me wrote:
I have cramps.[/DIV]
I feel for you :(
I'm surprised to have done something to my back just by walking downstairs.
^ bless your heart. I feel for you too. *sends a soft rub to make it feel better*
The soft rub worked wonders overnight, Natasha - now can youy send another one ovcer to see me through the day?
woke up I can't move my left shoulder or neck. the neck is cramped and knotted in to much pain to be sitting here...
My blood pressure check was o.k.
wishing it was the weekend.........Monday blues
Waiting for something inspiring to come along.
Gopher wrote:
The soft rub worked wonders overnight, Natasha - now can youy send another one ovcer to see me through the day?
I sure can.
*lights candles, starts soft music, sends a soft massage*
Orik wrote:
woke up I can't move my left shoulder or neck. the neck is cramped and knotted in to much pain to be sitting here...
*sends deep tissue massage* =)
DDD wrote:
wishing it was the weekend.........Monday blues
*sends hugs*
Never wish away time. We can never get it back.
Golfed for the first time in about 15 years yesterday.
Needed to do something with Heckyl and Jeckyl, who weren't allowed into the ICU of the hospital to see Grandpa.
So 9 holes of par-3 golf.
I'd forgotten what a great feeling it was to make "the sound" (even if the shot went wild).
"Sometime in the next year, a woman will give birth in the
Lagos slum of Ajegunle, a young man will flee his village
in west j-ava for the bright lights of Jakarta, or a farmer will
move his impoverished family into one of Lima's innumerable
pueblos jovenes. The exact event is unimportant and it will pass entirely
unnoticed. Nonetheless it will constitute a watershed in human history.
For the first time the urban population of the earth will outnumber
the rural. Indeed, given the imprecisions of Third World censuses, this
epochal transition may already have occurred."
Where are the heroes, the colonisers, the victims of the Metropolis?
Brecht, Diary entry, 1921
I've read this article at least 4 times in university and own the book. This intro never gets old.
This month there have been more posts here than since March 2009
Gopher wrote:
This month there have been more posts here than since March 2009
We need to get more here.........and as long as the trash stays away I will stick around
Keep sticking!
asked yck to come here
Gopher wrote:
Keep sticking!
Consider me stuck =)
My nipple itches.
I've given it a cyberscratch. Did it help?
Gopher wrote:
I've given it a cyberscratch. Did it help?[/DIV]
=) Yes it did. It was quite arrousing as well. Thank you.
You're welcome. If you other nipple needs attention please don't hesistate to contact me.
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Lmao have you two tried cam to cam yet
Natasha wrote:
My nipple itches.[/DIV]
licks both nippiles just to make sure the ich is gone............that is my itch........nope still there ;)
Gopher wrote:
You're welcome. If you other nipple needs attention please don't hesistate to contact me.
Are your services restricted to nipple scratching only?
Orik wrote:
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Lmao have you two tried cam to cam yet
You wanna join? I'm sure DDD will scratch a nipple for you..LOL
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
My nipple itches.[/div]
[div]licks both nipples just to make sure the ich is gone............that is my itch........nope still there ;)
Great! Now they smell like saliva. I need a shower =)
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
My nipple itches.[/DIV]
[SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]licks both nipples[/SPAN] just to make sure the ich is gone............that is my itch........nope still there ;)[/DIV]
Great! Now they smell like saliva. I need a shower =)
yes you will
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
My nipple itches.[/DIV]
[SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]licks both nipples[/SPAN] just to make sure the ich is gone............that is my itch........nope still there ;)[/DIV]
Great! Now they smell like saliva. I need a shower =)
yes you will[/DIV]
hahaha you're terrible!
turns the sprinkler on you both need time out to cool off.
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
My nipple itches.[/DIV]
[SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]licks both nipples[/SPAN] just to make sure the ich is gone............that is my itch........nope still there ;)[/DIV]
Great! Now they smell like saliva. I need a shower =)
yes you will[/DIV]
hahaha you're terrible![/DIV]
No Iam rather good.........so I have been told ;)
Orik wrote:
turns the sprinkler on you both need time out to cool off.
Sprinkers? Why can't we have a slip -n- slide?
Natasha wrote:
Orik wrote:
turns the sprinkler on you both need time out to cool off.
Sprinkers? Why can't we have a slip -n- slide?
I like where your mind is going on this
Wow! Who'd have thought it????
[A href="http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/"]http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/[/A]
Gopher wrote:
Wow! Who'd have thought it????
[A href="http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/"]http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/[/A]
They missed the Royal Pain in the Butt
When I'm irritated at work, I scratch my left ear.
Earlobe keeps getting infected :(
I am sooooooooooooooo tired
I'd sue Lil Me. For job stress related lobal injuries. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I should sue sleep country for my lack of sleeping
for false advertising?
Sportsdude wrote:
for false advertising?
[P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal]Yuppers and those f'n commerci[?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /][st1:PersonName w:st="on"]al[/st1:PersonName]s of there's
DDD wrote:
I should sue sleep country for my lack of sleeping
your supposed to sleep on the bed not the fricken sheep! LOL
I know I know you have a thing for sheep,but it is only there advertising slogan!
try the bed tonight!
DDD wrote:
I am sooooooooooooooo tired
Maybe you need time in the hot tub and few shots.
[span class="body"]A learned blockhead is a greater blockhead than an ignorant one. [/span]Benjamin Franklin
Neeener wrote:
[SPAN class=body]A learned blockhead is a greater blockhead than an ignorant one. [/SPAN]Benjamin Franklin
Is he the one from the Archie comic?
That's jughead. But blockhead works too. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
OH [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif"] at least I got the "head" part right.
It was close. [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/21.gif"]
I need a new monitor the Brightness Contrast and all over image Quality is going, the bleeding thing is out of focus. kicks the Samsung SyncMaster 950Pro(T) it was the best once upon a time now it bites.. I bet it would make a dandy noise if dropped off the tenth floor...
I have eaten too much.
Betty White has done well hosting SNL.
She did ! Spunky ol gal, isn't she ? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
I am chewing some liquorice.
I took the viaduct last night at around sunset into downtown. Interesting drive.
Starting on Monday morning with the first of dozens of boxes to be thrown out, when I am done there will be only enough left to fit in a 150 square foot bachelor. I swore I would never move back into a SRO but I just can not afford to live where I am.
It is doubtful I will find another job, I have not given up looking, but have given up hope. EI will run out soon and Social assistance is not enough to cover rent food or bills.. My rent is more than what Social assistance pays and I am not physically sick enough to collect disability, but even if I was, my disability pension would be below what welfare pays..
Not the greatest of solutions but I had better prepare now for the worst, than get caught later on down the road with no plans. I am Still looking for a bachelor or 1 bedroom that I can afford on my income, but have not found one yet.
Currently I pay more than 1/2 my monthly income to rent & in the 17 months I have been looking have remained unable to find a good apartment for less than what I am paying now. Vancouver has lots of good housing but they are all way to overpriced, all the apartments I have seen listed are even more expensive than the one I am in now...
Just how on earth do people on welfare survive. My EI is 1200 a month about 60 percent of what I earned before I lost my Job and I am barely making ends meet.
1200 a month
200 banked in a locked savings for taxes Cause have to pay my own.
678 for rent goes up again in June =( it is currently 652
110 phone internet cable
200 for Food
I know how it is to survive on nothing. I hope you find a solution to meet ends meet Orik. It's so tough these days, to watch every penny spent. One day at a time....
Have you thought about shared accommodation or even moving away from Vancouver? It's cheaper out here.
I do not share well or play well with others. my work hours when I do get shifts to work are up and down like a yoyo
My mood is rather like scrooge on a bad day.. I am not much for coddling or putting up with room mates.. I also have a place for everything usually all over the floor =D and god forbid one of them should nick a farthing out of the fridge or freezer.. nope I did away with room mates back in the late 90's and will never go back to sharing a apartment with one....
as for where I live, I am open to living out side the city. but transportation can be a issue, I do not drive, I never even learned how to, there was also never any need to until now. Besides being not allowed to drive under medical restrictions, It is not safe to drive under the influence of strong opiate medications... It is not safe to use any heavy machinery either.
The future is uncertain, I will see what tomorrow holds, tomorrow.
For now, I will just worry about surviving today.
Gopher wrote:
I am chewing some liquorice.
Can we have a bite too =)
Me too. I love licorice !(//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Are we talking about black or red?
(pass the black, please!)
Red isn't licorice. It's a cheap impostor. (//forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)
I totally get you. It's like the Darkwing Duck of candy.
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It's hardened Jello. Yuck.
lol.
P.C. wrote:
It's hardened Jello. Yuck.[/DIV]
[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/3.gif"] I didn't think such a thing existed.
Black is where its at...................red not
DDD wrote:
Black is where its at...................red not[/DIV]
I happen to love red =) Even the drinks I drink are red.
licorice = Black
Red = yummy
Honestly, I don't even eat licorice.
Natasha wrote: [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/3.gif"] I didn't think such a thing existed.
lol, it probably doesn't. That's just what it's like to me. I think of licorice as a flavour and the red stuff doesn't have anything to do with the flavour of licorice. [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"][/DIV]
P.C. wrote:
Natasha wrote: [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/3.gif"] I didn't think such a thing existed.
lol, it probably doesn't. That's just what it's like to me. I think of licorice as a flavour and the red stuff doesn't have anything to do with the flavour of licorice. [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"][/DIV][/DIV]
I've never had black licorice. I have had red and thought it is was like chewing wax so I never ate it again. All this time I thought it was the candy I hated when it was probably just the color. Now I have to go try black licorice. If I love and get addicted, I blame you. lol
[P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal]You are addicted already
Natasha, you have to try the Panda licorice or the Australian licorice.
(http://www.seriouscurious.com/images/panda%20licorice%20chews.jpg)
or this one
(http://dhs.wi.gov/lead/images/product_alerts_08/licorice1.jpg)
And there is another one that's better than that one, but I can't find it.
P.C. wrote:
Natasha, you have to try the Panda licorice or the Australian licorice.
(http://www.seriouscurious.com/images/panda%20licorice%20chews.jpg)
or this one
(http://dhs.wi.gov/lead/images/product_alerts_08/licorice1.jpg)
And there is another one that's better than that one, but I can't find it, opps found it the DDD one ;)
So you're a white man packing a black licorice, are you ?
P.C.- thank you so much. I'll keep an eye out for them next time I'm shopping.
Oh licorice, real licorice is good for the belly :) depression, colds and flu, coughs, gout, heartburn, fungal infections, ulcers, liver problems, menopause, shingles, sore throat, tendinitis, tuberculosis, ulcers, yeast infections, prostate enlargement and arthritis. Oh and even PMS (//forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif)
A baby with an upset little belly will benefit from a bite or two, it's an old cure.
Ok so how do you know what's real and what isn't?
It should say all natural Licorice or Licorice root, it's hard to find sometimes.
Yeah that's kinda what I was thinking. Oh well, it's just a taste test so I'll sample whatever I come across first.
Black licorice only is what I meant DDD =D
I wonder if you can find it in the wild here in Kentucky, I know it can be found in a lot of places but I never really looked.
I like warm Cherry Pie and vanilla ice cream. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Love/25.gif)
Neeener wrote:
I wonder if you can find it in the wild here in Kentucky, I know it can be found in a lot of places but I never really looked.
Me either but until today I was never interested in giving it a second taste.
Neeener wrote:
I like warm Cherry Pie and vanilla ice cream. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Love/25.gif)
I prefer pumpkin pie. I don't like cherries.
Natasha wrote:
Neeener wrote:
I like warm Cherry Pie and vanilla ice cream. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Love/25.gif)
I prefer pumpkin pie. I don't like cherries.
Well I don't like Pumpkin :) So I can eat the cherries all by my self (//forums/richedit/smileys/7.gif)
How about the ice cream, Ill share it with you.
Well I love pumpkin! So you can keep your stinky cherries (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/9.gif)
I guess I could go for some ice cream. I usually don't eat both at the same time.
Stinky ;-o that's just not right.
Ok better than the stinky Pumpkin (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/1.gif)
Natasha wrote:
So you're a white man packing a black licorice, are you ?
P.C.- thank you so much. I'll keep an eye out for them next time I'm shopping.
I know what you mean but if you just want to make it look innocent ........OK
(//forums/richedit/upload/2k85e2ddc4cb.gif)
Would you two knock it off and get back to work.
LOL.. can I be the one throwing the paper?
Missing a Druid wrote:
[img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/upload/2k85e2ddc4cb.gif"]
Would you two knock it off and get back to work.
cool I like it
Man oh man. More workplace drama.
Got a phone call from the head office of our affiliate company today. They wanted to know why I wasn't attending the conference in Texas next week because "it is imperative that the operational co-ordinator from each dealer attend". I had to find a diplomatic way to say, "because the owner chose not to bring me". LOL. Head office called the owner, after which he and I had an awkward conversation which resulted in a lot of back-pedalling on his part.
I'm not sure why I sweat, and stress, and work extra hard in my job when I am clearly not appreciated.
I should pack it in and go work somewhere FUN (if such as place exists!).
So sorry to hear that LM I rather work with those, I like and go to a job I enjoy, than go to a Job I hate and people I do not like... I state a simple motto now, health over wealth... LM if you can no longer fave fun and no longer enjoy the work, it is probably time to seek out a new place for employment...
Follow your Heart LM never sacrifice for those that do not appreciate it, Never sacrifice your self. We only live once enjoy it while you can and have it once to enjoy...Perhaps you should attend that meeting attend that Job Function get names, numbers, use that time to seek out a new employer. From the sounds of it your employer doesn't want you to go, for the fear that you will find a new Place to work and perhaps learn that he is underpaying you for the work that that you do, do..
thats all I can suggest... not much in advice... It is not like I am employed or anything...
I do not mean to pry but how ire things with family now is health improving ? are other family members stepping up, taking respponsibility and helping out ?
Your boss sure has a short memory Lil Me. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/5.gif)
Being in job limbo sucks.
I literally don't know what to do during the day.
I am thinking about a change of staff here..........if you know ACCPAC and can handle customers on the phone construction related products. Small office full time
I'm too tired to even type.
Have a wonderful day everyone.
DDD wrote:
I am thinking about a change of staff here..........if you know ACCPAC and can handle customers on the phone construction related products. Small office full time
--
Not sure if you were talking to SD or me, but...what part of town are you in?
I'm currently the office manager for a construction and service company in the tri-cities.
No ACCPAC, so that might be an issue. But I am a full-cycle bookkeeper in QB and Simply (primairly QB) incl payroll, month-end, year-end and GST.
Until recently I was also reception, dispatching, warehouse inventory, parts ordering, a/p, a/r and human resources:)
And she's WAAAAAAAAY prettier than SD. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I know. What a sexist thing to say. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Kind of prejudicial.
After all, maybe SD looks really good in a dress!
That's true. I never thought of that. (//forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif)
Indeed with my GQ looks and all -- putting on a dress levels the playing field.
Not to mention the hair, make up and wiggle in those heels.
It's all or nothing Dude
My son Heckyl's school has been hit with norovirus. About 1/4 of the student population and 20-something teachers fell victim. We've all been ok so far. Heckyl reports that there isn't much schoolwork going on, as most of his teachers are absent! Lots of baseball every day in the sunshine.
Norovirus ? What is this ?
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUK3MkQDEOI"]Cats at a group 420 [/a]getting high. you all gotta see this
The Ginger Calico ? Is Baked..
LM@work wrote:
DDD wrote:
I am thinking about a change of staff here..........if you know ACCPAC and can handle customers on the phone construction related products. Small office full time
--
Not sure if you were talking to SD or me, but...what part of town are you in?
I'm currently the office manager for a construction and service company in the tri-cities.
No ACCPAC, so that might be an issue. But I am a full-cycle bookkeeper in QB and Simply (primairly QB) incl payroll, month-end, year-end and GST.
Until recently I was also reception, dispatching, warehouse inventory, parts ordering, a/p, a/r and human resources:)
Location Burnaby......will not be doing anything untill new year
I discovered the gym.
I don't think you can take credit for that. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Somebody has to claim it.
I discovered that my ex is a bigger jerk than I ever imagined.
most are
Too bad we don't see that in the beginning.
That's the pits Natasha. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/10.gif) Good question, why don't we see it in the beginning. It would save a lot of time. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. wrote:
That's the pits Natasha. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/10.gif) Good question, why don't we see it in the beginning. It would save a lot of time. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Well I still have not got ride of mine.....................................f*ck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She will not let my kid keep anything that I give him at her place ..........
I wanted to liberate the various kinds of fish who couldn't move in their holding tank at Superstore.
Sportsdude wrote:
I wanted to liberate the various kinds of fish who couldn't move in their holding tank at Superstore.
To your dinner plate?
My former company wants me back. (they laid me off last year) I'm not sure what to do. I'll have to think about this.
The gal that I trained at my old position moved to another position within company so they want me back in that position.
purelife wrote:
My former company wants me back. (they laid me off last year) I'm not sure what to do. I'll have to think about this.
The gal that I trained at my old position moved to another position within company so they want me back in that position.
So you trained her then they let you go.................Why you not get trained for the other position?
Sounds like you are disposible and if the place your at now is good and stable I would not go unless they offer alot more CASH
money talks BS walks
Hey DDD,
I trained her because I moved onto another position within the same company, kinda like a promotion. Then, that dept wasn't doing so well and laid me off. This company is doing much better financially than it did 2 years ago.
I'm not working right now, on maternity leave. Eventually, I'll have to look for work next month as my EI ends in July.
purelife wrote:
Hey DDD,
I trained her because I moved onto another position within the same company, kinda like a promotion. Then, that dept wasn't doing so well and laid me off. This company is doing much better financially than it did 2 years ago.
I'm not working right now, on maternity leave. Eventually, I'll have to look for work next month as my EI ends in July.
Well that changes everything as its tough out there right now so I would grab it and if you not happy just be looking for something better.
P.C. wrote:
That's the pits Natasha. [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/10.gif"] Good question, why don't we see it in the beginning. It would save a lot of time. [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"]
I blame it on the hormones... and alcohol.. lol
DDD wrote:
To your dinner plate?
No, to a lake reserve used for research and elementary student outreach.
I'd take the job, but I'd have one foot out the back door.
I have run out of licorice and am going to buy some more a.s.a.p.
Natasha wrote:
P.C. wrote:
That's the pits Natasha. [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/10.gif"] Good question, why don't we see it in the beginning. It would save a lot of time. [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"]
I blame it on the hormones... and alcohol.. lol[/DIV]
I have booze and lots of hormones....call me ;)
I don't care what anyone thinks.
Gopher wrote:
I don't care what anyone thinks.[/DIV]
I use to be like that all the time..............found it got me no where
^ Now you only care what I think .. lol ;)
The karma piggy is being very generous to me.
We have now exceeded the number of April's posts.
Gopher wrote:
We have now exceeded the number of April's posts.[/DIV]
Well what is the highest number to beat?
DDD wrote:
Gopher wrote:
We have now exceeded the number of April's posts.[/DIV]
Well what is the highest number to beat?
Check it out on the statistics
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Realized that all of my workplace personnel issues can be attributed to the fact that noone in the company is having sex regularly.
Except for possibly two of my technicians, who appear to be happier than everyone else.
^ tell them to masturbate. Their job depends on it. Just make sure they don't do it at work. You know some people don't wash their hands..yuck! Hope no one was eating breakfast while reading that.
Lil Me wrote:
Realized that all of my workplace personnel issues can be attributed to the fact that noone in the company is having sex regularly.
Except for possibly two of my technicians, who appear to be happier than everyone else.[/DIV]
Have all the woman between 18 to 60 call me :)
[div style="overflow: auto; width: 100%;"][div style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Realized that all of my workplace personnel issues can be attributed to the fact that noone in the company is having sex regularly.[/div] [span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Except for possibly two of my technicians, who appear to be happier than everyone else.[/span]
Perhaps a seminar is in order ? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
[/div]
P.C. wrote:
[DIV style="WIDTH: 100%; auto: "] [DIV style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]Realized that all of my workplace personnel issues can be attributed to the fact that noone in the company is having sex regularly.
[SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]Except for possibly two of my technicians, who appear to be happier than everyone else.[/SPAN]
Perhaps a seminar is in order ? [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"]
[/DIV]
you going to teach it
P.C. wrote:
[DIV style="WIDTH: 100%; auto: "] [DIV style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]
Perhaps a seminar is in order ? [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"]
[/DIV]
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LOL! Have a staff meeting booked for a few weeks from now. But I don't think I should mention this issue!!!!!
Especially since my receptionist and I had a speculative conversation about who was getting some and who wasn't!
DDD wrote:
Have all the woman between 18 to 60 call me :)
-
Well....there's only me and the receptionist who are female! Both of us are mid-30s. Mind you, we did have a young female BCIT student on apprenticeship with the techs, but she's finished her work term.
But not before she made a couple of them smile :P
Lil Me wrote:
DDD wrote:
Have all the woman between 18 to 60 call me :)
-
Well....there's only me and the receptionist who are female! Both of us are mid-30s. Mind you, we did have a young female BCIT student on apprenticeship with the techs, but she's finished her work term.
Well should have also said must be single too
I would like to of heard what you two where saying.......good for a laugh I bet
The National last night unintentionally aired a news segment on the unspoken apartheid system in Canada.
DDD wrote:
I would like to of heard what you two where saying.......good for a laugh I bet[/DIV]
I'm sure it is. Women can be just as bad if not worse then men sometimes.
Sportsdude wrote:
The National last night unintentionally aired a news segment on the unspoken apartheid system in Canada.
Did anyone post it to youtube ??? Cause that I would like to watch, something that is almost never talked about the racism in Canada and that they once supported the apartheid system.. I still remember some of the schools were segregated, boys and girls seperated with separate entrances. Not just that but they also had Whites and First Nations areas only and then all others but I thought all that had ended by 1977...
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
I would like to of heard what you two where saying.......good for a laugh I bet[/DIV]
I'm sure it is. Women can be just as bad if not worse then men sometimes.[/DIV]
way worse than men all the time
The Israelis are p...ing me off again
Gopher wrote:
The Israelis are p...ing me off again[/DIV]
they can eat [img id=karmaImage onclick=captured(); border=0 name=karmaImage src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/pig_l.gif" width=68 height=72]
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2132nar.gif)
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
I would like to of heard what you two where saying.......good for a laugh I bet[/DIV]
I'm sure it is. Women can be just as bad if not worse then men sometimes.[/DIV]
way worse than men all the time[/DIV]
If you honestly believe that it's because you're hanging out with the wrong women =P
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
I would like to of heard what you two where saying.......good for a laugh I bet[/DIV]
I'm sure it is. Women can be just as bad if not worse then men sometimes.[/DIV]
way worse than men all the time[/DIV]
If you honestly believe that it's because you're hanging out with the wrong women =P[/DIV]
no I am j/k and you know that..........does not matter what sex you are to be evil
DDD wrote:
no I am j/k and you know that..........does not matter what sex you are to be evil[/DIV]
yes sir, I know that and I was j/k with you as well. Thus the =P face. I agree, evil comes in all shapes, sizes, styles, and even hides under beautiful exterior. All a person can do is trust their instincts. I'm still ify on you though ;)
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
no I am j/k and you know that..........does not matter what sex you are to be evil[/DIV]
yes sir, I know that and I was j/k with you as well. Thus the =P face. I agree, evil comes in all shapes, sizes, styles, and even hides under beautiful exterior. All a person can do is trust their instincts. I'm still ify on you though ;)[/DIV]
Well if still ify means you want me then OK ;)
I guess. I mean ify certainly isn't a no, now is it?
no it is not so thats ok in my books then :)
Betty White is now the only living Golden Girl.
I love Betty White. That Snickers commercial is too cute.
I am so tired ... but there is no sense to complain.
BW is cool [img id=karmaImage onclick=captured(); border=0 name=karmaImage src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/pig_r.gif" width=68 height=72] Hi Kathy
DS is cooler
I am currently have a migraine & have gone cross-eyed and blind. So I take this time to say bye be for now
f'n long that was
Sorry D, I was out of it when I made that post, I did not realize it but I kind of nodded out holding down the enter key and creating a very long reply...
I edited the reply so it is no longer half a page long...
The brother of a guy I knew from high school was killed yesterday.
On a more happier note my roommates learned to clean -- granted, after I told them to do so.
Progress none of the less. It has been like herding kittens this year.
Awww man SD thats 2 unrelated deaths that are friends of yours or were friends of yours. first the foot ball playe and now this guy, It is becoming very dangerous to have been a friend of yours... Jeeze with you as a friend SD, we don't need Jeff on our side thats for sure =))
I loved your expression 'herding kittens', SD. Now I'm trying to imagine it.
Yeah. Herding kittens. I heard the expression somewhere this year and it stuck.
Speaking of kittens, the newest one is eating my food. The guy at 5 eggs last night of mine. That's 3 to 4 days worth of meals for me. !@#$
I put LO down for a nap yesterday, went to check up on him and there he was, looked straight up at me, with the biggest smiles, sitting up!!! My gosh! He has figured out how to sit up on his own. He surprised me because I'm so used to seeing him on his back or front.
He looked like he was so proud of himself as if to say "Look at what I can do now Mommy!!!" I hope I get to see him do it more often.
don't rush it......................it goes way too fast and when my son was 2 it was great don't know why people bitch about that age..they are just searching and learning ........imo
They do grow way too fast. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
P.C. wrote:
They do grow way too fast. [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif"]
yuppers wish I understood that when my son was born. [img id=karmaImage onclick=captured(); border=0 name=karmaImage src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/pig_r.gif" width=68 height=72]
So never rush it or bitch about it cause nexrt thing you know its over and they are moved out and you are going wtf that was fast .. I am 50 all ready how the hell that happen.
Kids set a time line for people and you now will notice the years going by...........
(http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/a010.gif) Thank goodness for memories.
P.C. wrote:
They do grow way too fast. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif)
I know... we're not little batman's forever, unfortunately.
... Now I've got to call my mom and wish her a good day.
Sportsdude wrote:
P.C. wrote:
They do grow way too fast. [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif"]
I know... we're not little batman's forever, unfortunately.
... Now I've got to call my mom and wish her a good day.
......Just think of the day when you'll have little batmen of your own.
I can't open my e-mail
You can't ? or you won't.
it might bite him
Gopher wrote:
......Just think of the day when you'll have little batmen of your own.
As of now that seems really far off due to the current state of my social peer group.
It'll come
Heckyl has a school band concert tonight. In 1.5 hours.
I guess I should stop drinking now.
I dunno. If I remember correctly, they sound better if you don't. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
I find it very annoying when country music artists try to come off like rock stars.
I am going to go take a nap and listen to a book.
Good idea. I think I'll do the same.
Good idea. I think I'll do the same.
So many other minds seem to think like mine who knew a nap and listening to a book could be so popular.. a nap is a well needed thing at times.. But I did not think so many people listened to books while waiting to fall to sleep..
I don't think so either.
(gopher1 because I can't log-in)...that's my nothing interesting to say.
Orik wrote:
So many other minds seem to think like mine who knew a nap and listening to a book could be so popular.. a nap is a well needed thing at times.. But I did not think so many people listened to books while waiting to fall to sleep..
Felll asleep listening to mine
I am learning Italian
Yeayyyy....and you're logged in !!! [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif"]
I have strep, fluid bulit up in my inner ear, and a wisdom tooth causing pain. No wonder I haven't been feeling well lately.
I fall asleep listening to mine all the time, thats the whole point of having it on at night. a 60 minute timer so it shuts off and lie back close ur eyes and listen to a voice tell a good story. I fell asleep last night listening to Superman 401014 e0106 Yellow Mask And The 5 Million Jewel Robber Episode 106 part 4 of a 15 part radio show.
Each episode minus the intro and synopsis of what happened in the episode before is about 8 minutes long. include the synopsis and the intro each episode is about 11 minutes each.
Jeeez Natasha ! Talk about a triple whammy !!
P.C. wrote:
Jeeez Natasha ! Talk about a triple whammy !!
I think that is a porn tittle........ just saying ;)
ewwwwwwwwwwwww.... just saying... yuck... D sometimes your mind is to often down the gutter...
Seems DDD can make anything be about sex. The poor girl is sick for crying out loud.(//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
I typed up a 4,000 word story in a few hours to stave off boredom.
P.C. wrote:
Jeeez Natasha ! Talk about a triple whammy !!
I got in to see the Dr.
I have an extra allergy pill to take. Which the doc says I may be able to do without if I transfer to a non-smoking patient. Plus the second hand smoke and blah blah blah... great, as if I don't enough to get over. I'll have to take the extra med. I don't see a transfer happeneing soon. I found last night I"m allergic to an antibitoic I've been taking for years now. Had to have that flushed out of my system, was given another antibiotic that I'll have to start tonight... kinda nervous about that. But the only to find out if it works it to take it, right? So better to do it and get it over with.... at least that's what I keep telling myself. AND the only dentist who will see me on super short notice is one who doesn't have a good reputation. Now the question is, do I risk the visit? I hate being sick!
A very old friend has just confided that during the war her father was in the SS
alot had no choice in the matter ....... that or they killed you............i say no big deal.............war changes everything..........untill you have lived it just accept what was
Is war necessary at times?
Not really.
Well I'm probably heading home soon.
The weather the past couple of weeks have been 'Floridian' in nature.
You and me both SD.. I should be heading home within two weeks.
LONG and stressful trip. Lots of little problems. Some big ones.
Nearing an end... finally.
Sounds rough Russ. I bet you'll be extra glad to me home this time !
ps Did you get my email ?
Where are you at the moment, Russ?
Natasha wrote:
Is war necessary at times?[/DIV]
My 1st reaction to this is NO but at one time or another yes as who would have stopped Hitler....now if he had not started in the 1st place then NO so you see waht i am getting at
Hello!
Gopher.. in the vacation hotspot of Nigeria. Offshore of Port Harcourt. No shore time, always away. Which to be honest is probably better!
Miss PC. Yes I did get your email. Did I not send one back? I will send one back soon. Man.. my brain is so scattered right now. If I didnt have a good crew underneath me I would have problems remembering my head. Good thing theres a neck there to help along.
Well, another exciting day. Its always good when you just close a cabinet door to an engine.. and seconds later the starting battery explodes. Im thinking theres a problem in there. Ha!
No idea whats happening currently as we have finished for the season in this area due to the sea conditions. We are awaiting the decision that was to be made last week, and is now slated to be made on Monday. Other than that, when the decision is made, we are to proceed to Las Palmas. Subject to change, LOL.
I am SO GOD DAMNED ANGRY AT THE USELESS TITS AT TELUS...
For the past 2 days I have had no home phone service at all, I had to go out to buy a new phones to first make sure it was not my phone that was broken, I assured telus that was not the problem they told me I had to do it anyways..
So I bought the flaming Phone it doesn't work either. I tested that phone and another one on the building managers office line & rest assured those phones worked just fine. I know it is the line into my apartment that is f*cked up...
So Telus says they will try a reset first, if that doesn't work I am to call them back.. IDIOTS!!! CALL YOU BACK From What FLAMING PHONE, sighs..
(sorry I was a bit angry when I wrote this last night ( I am editing out most of the bad language I used to tone this down...)
THEY (the royal thieving c***s called Telus) state some time this week or next, they will try to send a repair person around to check the lines. If anything is wrong with the line I might be billed if deemed to be responsible... WHAT !!! ****** ***** < rhymes with pucking hunts. I am this close to saying to hell with Telus and demand they give me a full refund
Mean while I am waiting ... I should consider switching over to shaw home phone instead.
GIVE ME MY PHONE SERVICE BACK YOU THIEVING C***S
thank you
end of rant...
I do apologize for the language I used last night, it was incredible vulgar and very uncouth...
I found a house in the village next to the family village in Hungary for 24k usd.
So the joke is true. I could buy the village.
Yeah, but whats the local economy like SD?
Thats too bad about your phone Orik.. I find Im getting mad at Shaw with teh TV and stuff Im getting in my bundle.. the internet Im getting seems to have issues all the time. We are thinking about going back to Telus. But at the same time, I bought a PVR with High Definition less than a year ago. Cant really justify losing that when we switch to Telus.
According to the Telus repair man who woke me up at Just after 10 am this morning, My phone line wads unplugged some one had disconnected it at the LOCKED junction Box. So somebody sabotaged my phone line. How they manged to get into a locked service room and how they managed to get in to a locked service box makes me wonder.
Who ever did this is either
A. Professional thief, with good lock picking skills.
B.Works security for the building (one of the security guys & I do not get along to well)
I do not like unlicensed security personnel. particularly those who do not act professionally.
C. Works for Telus.
D. Has a set of Telus master keys & a set of Apartment master Keys either legally or ilegally
E. Works for Building maintenance & f*cked something up. intentionally or unintentional
F. Some Idiot that works for Telus and disconnected the wrong apartment
G. A Police Officer or Private Investigator that while placing a line tap made a mistake & screwed up
H. Is my stalker and will stop at nothing such as breaking into This buildings junction room & the Telus junction box to hack my phone.
Okay some of those scenarios are highly unlikely and some such as scenarieos B.C. E. and F. are pretty decent ideas on what happened to my phone line. Mean while A. D. G. & H. are possible it is just that the chances of all those things happening are pretty damned slim.
Mind you it is strange that at the same time I lost my phone service I had one of those strange silent stalker phone calls, some one calling my apartment that doesn't show up on my call display and just says nothing at all and the eerie complete silence until I or they hang up. Normally it is me hanging up right after telling them to get some psychiatric help.
Thanks for the good karma Kathy.
Just watched Portugal score it's third goal on Korea. Portugal is running circle's around Korea, well that's how it looks to me.
Good Christ almighty I spoke to soon. Portugal just scored a fourth goal. Lol...
And portugal scores 5-0 ohhh noes they just scored again... it is 6-0.... oh snap I spoke way to soon cause holy mother of God the score is now 7 to 0
All I can say is, This was a football match worth waking up early for...
what a incredible game... It is all over and time to go back to sleep. I am not sure I can sleep being so wide awake..I can barely wait to see what happens against Brazil...
soccer sucks
One mans opinion... Soccer hooligans suck. Soccer is a fantastic sport, not near as good as rugby and a whole lot better than lacrosse..
Basketball Sucks and it sucks rotten eggs at that.
DDD wrote:
soccer sucks[/DIV]
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Orik wrote:
Basketball Sucks and it sucks rotten eggs at that.
lol..
Basketball started sucking after Michael Jordan retired. Maybe it's just me but it seems when he retired basketball slowly declined as a top ranking sport. I eventually stopped watching it all together.
I will stick with fishing......the only sport that counts............you can drink cold beer while doing it :)
Kathy is being cheap only 2 karma points this morning.. I have to agree fishing is a great sport. It just sucks as a spectator sport..
Volleyball is my favorite to play. Football is my favorite to watch. I'd enjoy fishing more if I could get my line to out further than 2 feet in front of me =(
Kathy has been generous with me, Orik. You must have upset her.
Natasha wrote:
Volleyball is my favorite to play. Football is my favorite to watch. I'd enjoy fishing more if I could get my line to out further than 2 feet in front of me =(
Kathy has been generous with me, Orik. You must have upset her.[/DIV]
volleyball is fun to play FOR fun............football whatever...........you need to come out with me to go fishing
Kathy is allways good to me
If you'd stayed longer you'd have seen that they scored 7.
I saw it and commented on it...Gopher, I think you need new reading spectacles bro.
" holy mother of God the score is now 7 to 0 "
It was an amazing soccer match.. Completely one-sided though.
Russ wrote:
Yeah, but whats the local economy like SD?
What economy? No better than home or here apparently. lol (non-existent. the under 1,000 people villages are still old fashioned where if you wanted work I guess you go to the lake (tourism) or a bigger village/town. Majority are farmers, some towns deal in 'tourism', there's a school house and the church. There's your rural Hungarian economy.
Hungary would be more of a 'fortress of solitude' for me, which is sort of the point -- I guess.
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Thats too bad about your phone Orik.. I find Im getting mad at Shaw with teh TV and stuff Im getting in my bundle.. the internet Im getting seems to have issues all the time. We are thinking about going back to Telus. But at the same time, I bought a PVR with High Definition less than a year ago. Cant really justify losing that when we switch to Telus.[/span][br style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]
Interesting to hear the different problems. We just switched from Telus to Shaw. I think as far as service goes, they're all pretty much the same. The only thing I will say about Telus, is that for a communications company, they have to have the ultimate worst method of communication I have ever come across, bar none. That voice message thing is IMPOSSIBLE. It's such a joke, it could be a SNL spoof, without changing a thing.
The only thing I will say about Telus, is that for a communications company, they have to have the ultimate worst method of communication I have ever come across, bar none. That voice message thing is IMPOSSIBLE. It's such a joke, it could be a SNL spoof, without changing a thing
Thats says it all
I'm loving all the free samples that I get working in downtown. Yesterday was coke, today was a jar of hot sauce.
purelife wrote:
I'm loving all the free samples that I get working in downtown.
[FONT size=1]lol [/FONT]
[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif"]
;)
I have a working phone.. But now I want compensation for the time it was disconnected... Telus had no good answer to my questions on why or how my phone could of been disconnected, either someone did it intentionally or some one f*cked up big time... I do not know which way to lean is it a outside conspiracy theory or internal malfunction with Telus at fault...
Orik wrote:
either someone did it intentionally or some one f*cked up big time...
LOL.. I'm gonna go with option number 2.
Natasha wrote:
Orik wrote:
either someone did it intentionally or some one f*cked up big time... [/p] LOL.. I'm gonna go with option number 2.[/p]
[/p] As a conspiracy theorist I have to go with Option one it was done intentionally..
I think it was a screwup. Or a connection that had come loose, but they of course wont admit to it.. and didnt want to come out to check. Prefer to blame you, the customer.
Has anybody else been having problems with the Lunch thread? I posted a few times and it looks like orik did too.. but I cant scroll past SD's post about cambie village and how he didnt eat sushi.
=( it seems a few people have had problems with the lunch thread Russ. I myself have had no troubles with it though... You are not alone in reporting issues with the Lunch thread I think Gopher and Natasha said they had some troubles with it? I might be wrong on that though. Maybe it is time to retire that sucker and start a new one ?
Russ wrote:
Has anybody else been having problems with the Lunch thread?
Yes sir, I've been having issues too. I could see the rest of you posting in it but never could see what the post said. I finally came to the conclusion that something fun was going on in there and no girls were allowed.
I cant scroll past SD's post about cambie village and how he didnt eat sushi.
LOL
Orik wrote:
Maybe it is time to retire that sucker and start a new one ?
Good suggestion.
I have just had my hair cut.
I am tired
Gopher wrote:
I have just had my hair cut.
Are you happy with the results?
Reasonably, but I've not yet had any compliments
well..
A hair cut doesn't matter with a face and charm like yours. You're always handsome.
I am easily pleased.
I am unhappy about the new tax and am felling depressed at the lack of finding work...
I am very annoyed that I can't think of a better word beginning with v.
I am wondering the last time I was in this thread. But too lazy to look.
[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Thinking/4.gif"] is it just a coinsidence that the three above posters began their sentences with "I am" and all went in alphabetical order or are we playing a game in this thread that I'm totally unaware of?
Natasha wrote:
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Thinking/4.gif) is it just a [span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"]coinsidence[font style="color: rgb(17, 17, 17);" size="4"][span style="font-family: Arial Black;"] [span style="font-family: Arial Narrow;"]t[/span][/span][/font][/span]hat the three above posters began their sentences with "I am" and all went in alphabetical order or are we playing a game in this thread that I'm totally unaware of?
Nope no games being played here at least not by me, i think it was just total coincidence and very amusing at the same time.. :) I had a great lol over it... nice of you to notice it though Natasha =8 [img alt="http://msnemotions.org/emoticons/uploads/k1.gif" src="http://msnemotions.org/emoticons/uploads/k1.gif[/img]big kiss on the cheek for you. [img]http://www.allemoticons.com/Love/Love_246.gif" alt="Love 46 Emoticon" border="0"]and one more just cause your a brave soul...
Natasha may I suggest trying Firefox as a browser and adding a dictionary in the add ons for spell checking ? it has worked wonders on my atrocious spelling mistakes now if it could only help me with punctuation and correct grimmer usages, especially with words like there, their and too, to ...
little fish wrote:
Natasha wrote:
[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Thinking/4.gif"] is it just a [SPAN style="COLOR: rgb(192,0,0)"]coinsidence[FONT style="COLOR: rgb(17,17,17)" size=4][SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Black"] [SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial Narrow"]t[/SPAN][/SPAN][/FONT][/SPAN]hat the three above posters began their sentences with "I am" and all went in alphabetical order or are we playing a game in this thread that I'm totally unaware of?
Nope no games being played here at least not by me, i think it was just total coincidence and very amusing at the same time.. :) I had a great lol over it... nice of you to notice it though Natasha =8 [img alt=http://msnemotions.org/emoticons/uploads/k1.gif src="http://msnemotions.org/emoticons/uploads/k1.gif"]big kiss on the cheek for you. [img border=0 alt="Love 46 Emoticon" src="http://www.allemoticons.com/Love/Love_246.gif"]and one more just cause your a brave soul...
No worries. Just made me wonder if I was ruining this thread with random chatter. Thank you for the gif (even if I can't see it) and compliment. It's very nice of you.
Natasha may I suggest trying Firefox as a browser and adding a dictionary in the add ons for spell checking ?
You may suggest what ever you like. However, the chances of me taking your suggestions are slim to none.
now if it could only help me with punctuation and correct grimmer usages, especially with words like there, their and too, to ...
I wouldn't worry about it hun. You seem to be the only one who cares about such little mistakes.
It's coincidence - and it's also coincidental that I have nothing interesting to say.
If you are bored and got time to kill why not try this online flash game [a href="http://s2.sfgame.us/index.php?rec=15538%20"]Shakes & Fidget[/a]
there is no need to do anything complicated and it is free it has a few simple quests
I have not played much of it (yet). I will play a few hours to see how it goes.
Let me know what you think once you have played it a little.
Gopher wrote:
It's coincidence - and it's also coincidental that I have nothing interesting to say.[/DIV]
Yes shadow, Orik already pointed that out =P
Thanks for the link, Orik.
Welcome Natasha.. It is easy And free a great little no resource hog flash game that helps you pass time when you need to fill it with something other than a forum. I like it cause it is something you can click and minimize when you have other stuff to work on, what I like most is that it helps me pass time when things are so tediously slow.
Not enough time to catch up on all the threads :(
Not enough time for anything this summer.
There's always time for some things =)
It's quiet without DDD
Did DDD go on vacation to his cabin?
Well, we are supposed to arrive in Las Palmas today. You would think everywhere is nice sunny, hot.. etc. What a crummy trip. Lots of bouncing about and grey weather. Figures, lol.
I am supposed to also get off today and fly tomorrow! Yay for me!
Hope everyones having a good day. Im looking forward to an ice cold beer and a steak.
Russ wrote:
Did DDD go on vacation to his cabin?
Vacation.. yes, suppose to have been for a week. He's always gone on the weekend so even if he is back we wont hear from him til Monday. However, if he doesn't contact me by Tuesday I'm filing a missing persons report.... hiring a private invesigator to track him down and sending out smoke signals demanding his immediate return!
I am supposed to also get off today. Yay for me!
LOL
Sorry I couldn't resist.
Hope everyones having a good day.
Thank you and the same to you.
Can I join you?
Join who? Me or Natasha?
Im still waiting for her to ask me to join her! ;)
Im off!
Ship went to anchor in Las Palmas harbour arrival alongside tomorrow at 9am.. that would have made me miss my flight for 11am. So there was an absolute kind hearts meeting onboard and the other guys agreed to cover my schedule for a day and I was sent ashore by water taxi.
All I gotta say is the weather here is crummy. Too bad.. it was awesome the last time I was here.
So, should be back in the country early hours of monday.
Russ wrote:
Join who? Me or Natasha?
Perhaps both??
Im still waiting for her to ask me to join her! ;)
lol.. oook. That caught me off guard... lol
So, should be back in the country early hours of monday.
Does it seem as if the trip back home drags on or does it seem as if the time passes by quickly?
We hope you have a safe return.
Katy is flaunting herself again.
Natasha wrote:
Russ wrote:
Did DDD go on vacation to his cabin?
Vacation.. yes, suppose to have been for a week. He's always gone on the weekend so even if he is back we wont hear from him til Monday. However, if he doesn't contact me by Tuesday I'm filing a missing persons report.... hiring a private invesigator to track him down and sending out smoke signals demanding his immediate return!
I will allways find you ;)
While I am back but I hope not for long as I want to take off again.............had a great time!!!!
DDD wrote:
I will allways find you ;)
You better!
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
I will allways find you ;)
You better!
OK got to go be back later......LW
^ be careful.
Just to note this is not the last word thread.
Damn I have a craving for eggnog now. damn that spam bot
Orik wrote:
Just to note this is not the last word thread.
Damn I have a craving for eggnog now. damn that spam bot
You the thread police now.....ffs
Oh go suck on a rotten egg =D sheet you are to serious. This is the thread about nothing after all, pretty much like you trying to score =P
I am wondering what =P means. Is it some form of algebra?
Orik wrote:
Oh go suck on a rotten egg =D sheet you are to serious. This is the thread about nothing after all, pretty much like you trying to score =P
LOL.............. Kathy likes me [img id=karmaImage onclick=captured(); border=0 name=karmaImage src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/pig_r.gif" width=68 height=72] ffs
=P is the same as :P :p or =p it is a smiley face sticking its tongue out
(//forums/richedit/upload/2k0289e06ce3.gif)
Used as a silly face when joking about
=D is laughter or a big grin. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif) similar to this.
mostly used to show you are not being to serious...
Orik wrote:
=P is the same as :P :p or =p it is a smiley face sticking its tongue out
[img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/upload/2k0289e06ce3.gif"]
Used as a silly face when joking about
=D is laughter or a big grin. [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif"] similar to this.
mostly used to show you are not being to serious...
So is DDD is me laughing
With so many D's in a row I always assumed you were insane and rolling on the ground laughing madly.
Orik wrote:
With so many D's in a row I always assumed you were insane and rolling on the ground laughing madly.
Why Thank you Orik [FONT size=7][img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/14.gif"][/FONT]
DDD wrote:
You the thread police now.....ffs[/DIV]
Thread police, grammer police, alphabet police, photo police. He's a man of many hats.
DDD wrote:
LOL.............. Kathy likes me [img id=karmaImage onclick=captured(); border=0 name=karmaImage src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/pig_r.gif" width=68 height=72] ffs [/DIV]
I know I don't compare to the beauty and sophistication of Kathy but I like you too =)
I like all of you who post on a regular basis. You've all been so kind (ok for the most part) and very welcoming.
I've just cut my thumb opening a can of corned beef
Gopher wrote:
I've just cut my thumb opening a can of corned beef[/DIV]
OWWWWWWW Kathy will fix it ;)
Ouch.. Gopher you eating Corned beef hash or corned beef the sandwich meat ?
Gopher wrote:
I've just cut my thumb opening a can of corned beef[/DIV]
You poor baby. A kiss for your booboo
[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/1.gif"]
Natasha wrote:
Gopher wrote:
I've just cut my thumb opening a can of corned beef[/DIV]
You poor baby. A kiss for your booboo
[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/1.gif"]
How about a pig [img id=karmaImage onclick=captured(); border=0 name=karmaImage src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/pig_r.gif" width=68 height=72]
Well I hope the Corned Beef is okay(//forums/richedit/smileys/2.gif)
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
Gopher wrote:
I've just cut my thumb opening a can of corned beef[/DIV]
You poor baby. A kiss for your booboo
[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/1.gif"]
How about a pig [img id=karmaImage onclick=captured(); border=0 name=karmaImage src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/pig_r.gif" width=68 height=72][/DIV]
You're the only one around here who kisses pigs. pttht!! =D
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I shall be away from the 19th to the 27th.
DDD wrote:
[P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal]Sque[?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /][st1:PersonName w:st="on"]al[/st1:PersonName] [SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"] [/SPAN]
[/DIV]
lol.. did you just call me a pig, you old fart?
Gopher wrote:
I shall be away from the 19th to the 27th.[/DIV]
We're going to miss you =( =(
Have a good time Gopher!
Well, been busy moving stuff around my yard and cleaning up the last few days. Lotsa bbqing!
Had a visitor today. It went better than expected :)
Spent the day cleaning the living room setting up the telly 52 flaming inches is huge.. now i have to reset all the speakers to get the configuration right. Threw out the chair bug infested.. gotta pull out all the carpet too. but the landlord doesn't want to do that. I want it done so there is no where for bed bugs to live to easy, wipe everything down with pine-sol and bleach 3 times a week & if u got a good linoleum floor to bleach every 3 days. kiss them critters bye bye. Then I only have to steam the bedroom once a week & with in 3 months there should be no more flaming bugs.. bed bugs are on a 10 day cycle so if you clean every 7 days you should be able to manage the bastards .. problem is the flaming carpets..
dinner ground beef & tomatoes on hot dog buns..
Reorganizing my room.
Also, trying not get lost at the now foreign local grocery store that I have known since a kid.
And learning how to use Red Box.
I'm a bit tired after spending a long day out in the hot sun. Had fun though and will hopefully get out to these particular places again real soon.
Natasha wrote:
I'm a bit tired after spending a long day out in the hot sun. Had fun though and will hopefully get out to these particular places again real soon.(Neener, Neener Neener) (//forums/richedit/smileys/Word_Positive/3.gif)
lol.. HEY!
I was just thinking of stalking you at the other place.
I was all alone but it was kind of nice :) I don't mind being stalked. :)
I just checked my email for the link and my box is totally empty =(
Can you resend, pleeeease?
You must had deleted it (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/2.gif)
Apparently I accidentally deleted everything =(
Sorry
I do that myself sometimes
I hate it when that happens. I get too tired sometimes and cant keep up with my fingers.
Just make a folder in the Email to keep things, that's what I do, I also have another account online to save stuff I want to keep.
There was only 3 things I wanted to keep and I did put them in another folder but when I checked tonight, everything was gone. I've been really tired lately so I must have deleted the thing. I'll take your suggestion though. Thanks a bunch =)
I'm going over to my forum, this ones a pain really for me having to fill in a name and anti spam thing. No not at all is over also :)
See you there =)
Natasha wrote:
Had a visitor today. It went better than expected :)[/DIV]
no way say it is not so
I wasn't talking about my monthly visitor.
Natasha wrote:
I wasn't talking about my monthly visitor.[/DIV]
I was thinking about something that sticks to your shoe
DDD wrote:
I was thinking about something that sticks to your shoe[/DIV]
Nah I got rid of him some time ago.
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
I was thinking about something that sticks to your shoe[/DIV]
Nah I got rid of him some time ago.[/DIV]
Good to hear that.........now don't find another like that
Don't worry, lesson learned =)
... and you better be careful with your choices as well.
Natasha wrote:
Don't worry, lesson learned =)
... and you better be careful with your choices as well.[/DIV]
Tell me about it.................but thats life and you can not pick love it just happens
True, I always say, "You can't help who you love.You can only help what you do about it."
Natasha wrote:
True, I always say, "You can't help who you love.You can only help what you do about it."
O really
I wonder what's happened to Itsy Bitsy.
Gopher wrote:
I wonder what's happened to Itsy Bitsy.[/DIV]
DATW look there.............................
Consider it done
life can suck
^ so can people.
Natasha wrote:
^ so can people.[/DIV]
yes so true
Why are there so few people here at the weekend?
^ because they have more fun stuff to do?
or maybe it is because they are tired and sick of posting on the forums and need a break
Natasha wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]^ because they have more fun stuff to do?[/div] That'd be my guess. I'm usually out with my wife doing stuff, visiting friends or whatever.
I hate hospitals i hate tests I hate complication from tests.. I just received a phone call from the doctors office, I have to go back in immediate first thing tomorrow morning,. to see her and I only just got home.. I gather it is going to be bad news +( with how sick i have been this past 2 weeks it does not surprise me though... also they never call you in, unless it is something bad =(
It is time for a nap.. it is hot, I am exhausted and I have a feeling the tests I just went through last week are bad and the news I am going to get tomorrow is worse.
Even though I just finished two weeks of undergoing a battery of tests a trans-jugular biopsy. A cat scan and a regular biopsy. a barium X-ray, irradiation.. plus the mountains of blood tests.. It looks like I will have to go back in to the hospital for more.
wel lthat is not a given maybe the news tomorrow will be good. BUT in all probability I am going to have to go back in for more =( even though I just got back out... Maybe the news is good.. But I finished the tests Thursday was released Friday without complications ( thanks be to God.) I spent the weekend being sick throwing up and shitting through the eye of a needle also running a fever.
Cause Monday was a Holiday I had to do My battery of blood tests today and with in a few hours of finishing them I get a phone call being ordered to go in and see my DR. immediately tomorrow morning..
I am now stressed =( where did my fingernails go???? I had some a couple of minutes ago there all gone now...
Sighs... Sick, Tired, to damn hot, stressed and I feel like crying...
Sorry to ramble..
TehBorken wrote:
Natasha wrote:[BR style="FONT-STYLE: italic"] [DIV style="FONT-STYLE: italic"]^ because they have more fun stuff to do?
I'm usually out with my wife doing stuff, visiting friends or whatever.
Same here. Except for the "with my wife" part. I don't have one of those. We try to spend as much time out due to having to stay in so much come winter.
Not too much to say.. Im married now and have a kid on the way.
Russ, I'd forgotten. Many congratulations on both counts.
Good luck with that
Congratulations Russ...On both counts... May you both be blessed with health wealth and happiness. May you never live in interesting times. May peace follow and be with you where ever the two of you may roam..
Well, The test results where not that good. My physician is contacting 2 specialist one of them to be a surgical specialist for me to see as soon as possible to see what can be done, if anything. My pain medications have been effectively increased by 1/3. This is enough pain medication to put a normal person out like a light for a few hours.
I am now taking over 70 pills every 14 days .Most are for just physical pain management. plus some additional instant ones, by instant I mean you place them under the tongue or between the gum and lip these are taken for break through pain management.
If dissolved under the tonger or between the lip & gum they will relieve pain for about 2 - 4 hours and start to work within 15 minutes of letting them dissolve. They do not taste good, but they also do not taste bad. Some of the other ones I have had to take over the past couple of years tasted really horrible.
I take another kind of pain medication and this one is for nerve pain management. Honestly I am not seeing much relief from the nerve pain, the pain seems to be about the same. However with the new increased dosage of pain medications I will be taking I have hopes it will become much more bearable.
Hopefully with this increased dosage I shall stop wanting to cry myself to sleep from the pain I am in.I can say that the nerve pain medication sometimes helps but I think most of the time it does not and when I explained this to the Doctor she said it may be some weeks before I will notice a significant increase of movement and of decreased pain. Problem is I do not want to wait weeks I need relief from the pain, yesterday.
One of the best beneficial effects that I have noticed with the use of the nerve management medication, is that it does help me fall to sleep and it relieves some of the restless leg syndrome I suffer. That is is where the leg muscles twitch. Imagine this, opening and closing your hand very, very fast a few hundred times a second.
That's what the muscles in the legs like to do when I lay down. It is much worse if I have to lie down on my back. So the medication stops the muscles from twitching at night, so I at least manage to get 5 to 6 hours sleep.Let's not forget the occasional Antibiotics or the Steroids I must take (yes they are prescribed) & then there is the one I take for my blood. Then there is the Iron supplements and the Vitamin supplements.
If my blood tests are sub-par I then have to take either phosphate or potassium supplements Sometimes i end up having to take both of them and let me tell you they taste horrible, there is another option a big pill and I do mean a very big pill and it is not taken orally..
Trust me on this when I say you to would opt to take the horrible tasting tablets dissolved in water, sure they taste god awful but it sure as shit beats the alternative method. on top of the Pain medications that I take to make me comfortable is the occasional Advil tablet for my headaches because I can not use Tylenol anymore.
Migraine medication which I can not afford right now are over 96 dollars for 6 tablets. These tablets are not covered by pharmacare. Not with out government authorization sadly they are also not covered by my insurance =( I am still a few hundred dollars away from complete pharmacare coverage.
Thankfully they are covering approximately 20 percent of my costs right now. which is currently 160 to 240 dollars per month. I do not know exactly how much more I will have to pay before they will cover it 100 percent. I can tell you this as soon as they do, I will ask my doctor for 5 or 6 packs of that migraine medication since it has a 2 year shelf life, and if I need to take one I will have some on hand.
However I will have to jump through some hoops before I can get the dispensation for it. An Yet it is the only one I have used thus far, that actually works and I mean within 45 minutes of taking it I can remove the earplugs & some times I can even tolerate some soft music playing. Often with in 2 hours of taking it, I can turn 1 or 2 of the soft 40 watt lights on. Often within 4 hours of taking it I can actually work on the computer...
Thankfully I do not have to go back to the hospital, but if things get any worse i shall have to. My Dr. made me promise her that I will go back immediately =(( I did not want to promise her that. You all know how much I hate the bloody hospital. But at the same time, I understand why she wanted me to promise her that I would.
It is cause things are a little bit serious right now. If things get worse, it will mean a possible infection in the spinal cord & I will need the advance health care that only the hospital environment can provide because I will rapidly deteriorate to a point that I'll become unable to care for myself. So let's pray it does not get any worse than it currently is.
Well that is a whole heck of a lot of nothing to say..A whole lot of nothing...
Russ wrote:
Not too much to say.. Im married now and have a kid on the way.
That's so sweet. Not the being married part but the kid part.. (j/k). Congrats on both. So do you know the gender of the baby yet? Have any names picked out? My own baby making days are over, however, I like the names Brady Allen and Kimberly Faith.
I am tired.
Many Thanks for the well wishes Gopher, Devil, Orik, Natasha!
The wedding was good. Nice day for it, we rented a hall for the reception and the ceremony. It was in one place so we liked it.
Should find out the sex of the kid in a week or so.
Let us all know immediately!
Russ wrote:
Many Thanks for the well wishes Gopher, Devil, Orik, Natasha!
The wedding was good. Nice day for it, we rented a hall for the reception and the ceremony. It was in one place so we liked it.
Should find out the sex of the kid in a week or so.
Thats what I did for my wedding all at one place .... was great.............too bad the marrage tanked.
Do not find out the sex of the kid.......much better knowing the day it happens....IMO
You're welcome, Russ.
I also had my church wedding/reception in one place. Ceremony upstairs, reception downstairs. I however, am happy the marriage tanked. I'm better off without him. Some people are nothing more than a negative force in your life and no one deserves that.
IMO.. it's better to find out the sex ahead of time so you can prepare the nursery and shopping for the baby shower is easier when you know what gender to buy for. I even made a list (which I enclosed with the baby shower invitations) of my babys age during each season this way no one would buy a summer outfit that would only be able to be worn (size wise) in winter. I mean who's going to put a summer outfit on a baby in winter just because it fits, right? Anyway, it really helped me with getting items that I could actually use and everyone else seemed to appreciate the list as well.
[span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Russ wrote: Not too much to say.. Im married now and have a kid on the way.[/span]
OMG
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Oh Russ !!! Congrats to both you and Starfishie. And a BABY !!!???? I'm SO happy for you both.
What day was it Russ ? (wedding)
I've driven over 8,000km's in the past 3wks.
And I did most of the driving in 4 days.
20hr driving days non-stop.
Rather you than me. Have you fully recovered?
Not really.
The last week was rough, Oma died; so we spent the week rummaging through 70yrs of photos, tiring process. I need to learn hungarian. This alone will be a challenge. Although, on the plus side, I realized that I can read really basic German when not in cursive script.
She was cremated, so we're going to have the 'funeral' (technically the cremation is the funeral) sometime in October. Anyways, this means I'll have to do the drive once again.
Where is everone?
Gopher wrote:
Where is everyone?
Cleaning. Reading. Cleaning. Cleaning Homes. Job interview.
lol
Gopher wrote:
Where is everone?[/DIV]
Spending as much time outdoors as possible.
I hope that PC appreciates all the hard work I'm putting into learning Italian, just so that I can make things easy for her when we go there.
Gopher wrote:
I hope that PC appreciates all the hard work I'm putting into learning Italian, just so that I can make things easy for her when we go there.[/DIV]
Are you two a couple PC
Obviously not, I just checked in the mirror and there was only one of me.
LOL............no married datting whatever
Tony Judt died.
A very old friend of mine died at 9.23 this morning. Trying to find out when the funeral is and how I can get to it.
Sorry to hear of your friends death Gopher
I also extend my condolences to you Sportsdude on the loss of your Grandmother.
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I am troubled right now, My Foster brother is missing he has been unreachable for more than a few days, he has not shown up to work and I am now getting calls from those trying to find him, making me twice as worried. .
Thanks, Orik. is there any news of your foster brother?
Gopher wrote:
Obviously not, I just checked in the mirror and there was only one of me.[/DIV]
LOL.. good one. Sadly, I had to read it three time before I "got it"...[FONT size=1] lol[/FONT]
Orik wrote:
Sorry to hear of your friends death Gopher
I also extend my condolences to you Sportsdude on the loss of your Grandmother.
I am troubled right now, My Foster brother is missing he has been unreachable for more than a few days, he has not shown up to work and I am now getting calls from those trying to find him, making me twice as worried. .
Wow, there's so much sorrow on the board right now. I'm so sorry to hear you all are having such a difficult time and I pray God gives you all the strength to cope with your situations.
Still no news on my Foster brother. I've filed a missing persons report and am hoping for the best, he has gone off on his own before, but this is the first time people who have not been able to reach him, have done and gone calling on me...
Like what in the bloody hell am I supposed to say to these folks. Sorry he's my foster brother & we don't talk very much, maybe once every 3 months we say hi on the phone and maybe 3 times a year we grab a burger or something.
I don't know where he is.. I want to suggest to em have you checked the prisons or local jails.. ? I am also sorely tempted to just tell em to Sod the hell off. Just why the hell are they calling me I'm his older brother, I am not his guardian nor am I his keeper. Besides I also have no clue who the f*ck these people are or Why they f*cking have my number in the first place.
Normally when my brother up and left before, it was for some work out in the bush construction or tear down + demolition or some other back breaking work that paid a small fortune, great if you got the strength for it and some skills on there needed fields something he was pretty good at. Not like me.
Right now I don't know where he is and since he is not answering his cell phone or replying to his voice mail, I've done all I know of what to do. The rest Is in God's hands or his, He might also be dead, he did just get his wheels back on the road so there is the chance he had a wreck some where in the middle of no where and hells acres..
It just might be that he doesn't want to be found or maybe he is out shagging some girl and travelling, he might of got in trouble with the police but he was on the straight and narrow or so he said.. So I don't know if he might be doing time in some jail cell.. where-ever he Is it is not my responsibility..
My neighbourhood is getting worse the police cordoned off 1 full block for a very serious assault that took place.. They had forensic crews all over the place dusting for prints and everything. They asked me if I saw or heard anything.
Sadly I did not, like usual I had the headphones in and my book turned on. like I always do when I go to bed. With the Mp3 player on & the sound of the Bipap and oxygen on I do not hear much street noise I almost did not hear the officer knocking at the door either... People knock on the door so quietly.. these are thick steel doors if some one taps on it I almost don't hear a thing.. you gotta give it a loud rap in order to be heard...
Well lots of nothing to say about nothing
But still interesting. I do hope he turns up.
I'm glad someone does, Gopher.
We're all special and should try to remember that other people are as well.
Thank you Natasha God grants me strength to arise from bed daily. Every day above ground is a Good one.
Sadly I miss me brother and am worried for him, as unusual as that may seem it is more pronounced right now because he is missing. Normally I never worried for him, cause he is like me, strongly independent, he is fierce when angered, he is a fair fighter. I should know he can stand toe to toe with me and I always out weighed him, though he does tower inches over me.
Side note I am learning to type blind, The keys on my keyboard are unlettered making it harder to cheat by looking down and touch typing it has dramatically slowed my typing down and significantly increased my spelling mistakes. I fear I am not yet ready for a letterless keyboard.
Not really.
The last week was rough, Oma died; so we spent the week rummaging through 70yrs of photos, tiring process. I need to learn hungarian. This alone will be a challenge. Although, on the plus side, I realized that I can read really basic German when not in cursive script.
She was cremated, so we're going to have the 'funeral' (technically the cremation is the funeral) sometime in October. Anyways, this means I'll have to do the drive once again.
Aw, sorry to hear about your Oma SD. I know you thought the world of her. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
Holy, more sadness. Sorry too for the loss of your friend Gophie.
Let's not forget ol Tony too. Whoever that is.
According to Wiki...
Tony Robert Judt FBA (2 January 1948 – 6 August 2010) was a British historian, author and university professor.[2] He specialized in European history and was the Erich Maria Remarque Professor in European Studies at New York University and Director of NYU's Erich Maria Remarque Institute. He was a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books. In 1996 he was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and in 2007 a corresponding Fellow of the British Academy.
Starting as an impassioned left wing Zionist, he dropped his faith in Marxism early on and became, in his words, "a universalist social democrat." After a period of admiration for the collectivism of Israeli kibbutzim, he would become critical of Israel policy and its lack of tolerance.[3] He displayed a profound suspicion of left wing ideologies, of identity politics, and of the American role as the world's sole superpower.
And the parental unit's talked to the little Snot... So it seems my brother has been busy with something and not returning his calls. So he's fine & not missing at all. My Parents didn't say what he was busy with but I will lay 10 to 1 odds it has something to do with a girl..
So thats great news and a ton off my mind.. I am now no longer stressed or worried..
According to Wiki...
Tony Robert Judt FBA (2 January 1948 – 6 August 2010) was a British historian, author and university professor.[2] He specialized in European history and was the Erich Maria Remarque Professor in European Studies at New York University and Director of NYU's Erich Maria Remarque Institute. He was a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books. In 1996 he was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and in 2007 a corresponding Fellow of the British Academy.
Starting as an impassioned left wing Zionist, he dropped his faith in Marxism early on and became, in his words, "a universalist social democrat." After a period of admiration for the collectivism of Israeli kibbutzim, he would become critical of Israel policy and its lack of tolerance.[3] He displayed a profound suspicion of left wing ideologies, of identity politics, and of the American role as the world's sole superpower.
Well of course.
*thanks Orik
I thought it was another dime a dozen actor that I'd never heard of. But a British historian, how could I forget.(//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
P.C. wrote:
Aw, sorry to hear about your Oma SD. I know you thought the world of her. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/9.gif)
Thank you for your condolences about my grandmother PC. While it is odd not having her around to call -- this is ultimately what she wanted (well the 'script' anyway).
"I have nothing Interesting to Say"
At the moment, no words have ever been more true.
You speak for me too, Natasha
I have lots to say but choise not to
Not even to me? :(
I have lots to say sometimes but don't feel like typing it all. That can be difficult for my hands. I prefer to use my mouth... lol (that wasn't meant in a sexual manner)
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Natasha wrote:
Not even to me? :(
I have lots to say sometimes but don't feel like typing it all. That can be difficult for my hands. I prefer to use my mouth... lol (that wasn't meant in a sexual manner)[/DIV]
lets see ....... yummy
Gopher wrote:
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Looks like he can mouth a big one too.
Well... What do I say, where to begin.. Okay, the hospital food was not to bad today, slightly over salted gravy on the chicken, Mashed tatters were a bit lumpy and cold (mind they have been worse) the tea was hot. the Dessert was Banana Bread cake it was sweet and pretty good after removing that overly sweet pure sugar icing.. The 2 % milk was Cold & the Squash was hot..
all in all a 2 stars out of 5 on the food scale.. Not the best but also not the worst dinners I have ever eaten in a hospital.. It could of been worse they might not have even offered a dinner to me.. and it would of been hours before i got a bite to eat..
. The ER staff was courteous and polite.. Not to mention some were very cute and then there was that Japaneses blond girl. Wow, talk about gorgeous, the blond highlights to her dark hair where an excellent contrast to her dark hair and uniform,
She really stood out because of her stunning looks . A nice bit of eye candy, raising mens blood pressure all over the place.. and probably some other things.. She was the best looking nurse there today, but thats just my opinion.
A big thank you to my lady nurse, the one in the Elvis Prestly sweater.. Lady You rocked.. a excellent nurse and a Elvis fan.. Talk about making the few hours I stayed in the ER much more enjoyable than they ever have been.
The New ER room @ S.P.H is pretty decent.. The last Time I was through it, I was to sick to see or enjoy anypart of it, but today I was capable of remembering it and the booking time through was fast... No long wait to see a doctor or to check in.
I was booked in and Into a hospital ER bed with in 90 seconds of being transported through the ER, A nurse was checking on me with in 3 minutes & a doctor checking me over with in 9 minutes, With in 15 minutes they were taking Blood for tests ( probably Gas levels and ammonia levels ) and they were doing Chest / Lung Xrays within 30 minutes..
I must Give thanks to God. The Fire-department, The Paramedics & all the Hospital staff in the ER Today...
Early this afternoon, I suffered an Asthma Attack, while I was cleaning the house, I had lifted a side panel from the wall and got a face full of dust and some gas or chemicals or carbon dioxide... Whatever the hell it all was, I hopped in the shower to wash it all off,
But to late the damage was already done, it had got into my airway and probably in to my lungs. Within a couple of minutes I was in full respiratory distress. Flemmy lungs and a closing airway unable to catch my breath wheezing away. I Immediately used my puffers which are the Atrovent & Ventolin.. I set also set myself onto the CPAP machine.
No good, I was still not able to breath even with my assisted breathing apparatus on me. I was to flemmy and the breaths were to fast &to shallow.. Being unable to slow my breathing, or catch a full lung of air. I knocked the phone off the cradle when I reached for it and I hit the speed dial which is a button prepped to dial 911 on all 4 of the phones around my house.
The Fire-department responded first, I was greying out so I stumbled semi conscious in to the hall way when they arrived apparently I was barely breathing... They hit me with Oxygen and assisted breathing Plus they used the nebulizer.. (nebulizers smell a bit like chocolate chip cookies) According the them I think the guy said my oxygen level was 64... I got the oxygen treatment till the paramedic's arrived, which was probably only a couple of minutes..
BC Ambulance Supervisor Van Advanced Life Support unit and another Paramedics van type unknown I didn't get to see the type it was.. not to mention the Fire-department.. Well I came with in just a few short breaths from dieing.. But I didn't die .. What is it they say close only counts in horseshoes & hand-grenades ?
once my oxygen levls where stabalized at 95 they took me to the hospital.. where i recived 2 more nebulizer treatments on the way. oxygen for a few hours and they monitored my blood pressure and blood oxygen levels did some chest x rays.. and blood gas level tests and a number of hours later I am at home typing this.. just another lucky break from the powers that be..
I am thankful I hit 911 right away, I think EMS arrived just after I got to the hallway and greyed out.. I don't remember locking my door, nor do I remember hitting the floor. I do remember coming to on the floor my breathing was being assisted by the guys from the local fire-department. The oxygen mask was strapped to me along with that green bag the air whistling through it...
I think a big THANKS has to go to the crew who saved my life today, BC Ambulance services & The Local Fire EMS Crews Or Services. Also A big gigantic THANK YOU to Terry on the gates, who let them all in to the building
For now I am gonna take another cold shower 1 to was off the Gel from the monitoring stickers they had on me.. and 2 to cool off it is still to hot.. Then it is going to be time to plug my self in to my cpap machine and call it a night.. Basically another boring day, with a little bit of adrenalin & a few moments, filled with fear...
I may be unlucky with games of chance but i seem to be lucky at life... thanks be to God..The adrenalin was pumping &n the heart was racing.. Please forgive all the typos, I am just to tired to proof read and correct them all. Hope you all understand. Now I am plum done in & all tuckered out..
G'night.all.
... nothing at all =(
Big Hugs To Purelife who stopped by on the lunch thread... I just wanted to say hi... I am well. I can not speak for everyone else.. I think most of us here are ok...
Just out of curiousity, Orik, why are you replying to her one post in two threads?
Because she's worth it!
Thank you for that reply, ORIK
;)
Now answer me this...
What's an Orik? And you can't say it's Orik the poster. I just realized, other than a nickname on forums, I've never heard of the word Orik before. What does "Orik" actually mean?
A ancient oak tree,
A dwarf in the [em]Inheritance[/em] trilogy, by Christopher Paolini
[a href="http://www.48katmos.freeuk.com/oric1.htm"]a form of computer. Spelled Oric[/a]
[a href="http://www.oric.ca/"]a company in kelowna bc.[/a] Also spelled orik
[a href="http://www.oreck.com/"]and a vacuum cleaner[/a] along with some other things. But they use the spelling Oreck.
Orik is also the name some one gave to a German Sheppard.
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It is also the name of a Human Fighter I had when playing AD&D back in the early 90's which is where this nick name comes from.. or if you prefer a Dwarf. in the Inhertence trilogy.. either would be correct.
Yes Natasha.. I thought it worth pointing out that Purelife visited us in the lunch thread.. Like gopher said because she is worth it..
Side note
I might even have my new walker by this long weekend, so I won't have to do my annual vacation in a rented wheelchair, I sold the Quickie wheelchair a number of years ago, not because I didn't need it anymore, which I did. I sold it mostly because I hated it.
My back never did recover fully from that forklift accident, my legs have never worked right since that day, I am just happy, that I am still able to walk it does not really matter that it has always been a small distance. How ever as things get worse, it gets harder to keep denying I need any assistance. I have to admit the truth, I just can not do it all on my own anymore.
I guess it does not matter to any of you, how much saying that shames me. but it does shame me nonetheless. I just am no longer able to go on a extended vacation or long shopping trips on foot or by bike anymore. I am now forced to use wheels or a assisted walker once again..
The nerves in my back & legs are getting worse, =( nothing I can do about that. I am Still waiting to get in and seen the Spinal cord specialist, to find out how far the disks & nerves have degenerated.. I know they have some new surgical techniques, that used to be only experimental in the early parts of 2000 and back then it was not worth a 50/50 risk of the injury being made worse, or a risk of suffering permanent paralysis. I did not like those odds as DR Chan explained them to me at Royal Columbian Hospital (he was RCH neuro surgeon and back specialist at the time)
Since they did not have these techniques available 10 years ago when I was first injured, I am kind of hoping they can repair the nerve and disk damage today. It would be nice to stand straight to have feeling in my feet and legs other than constant burning pain..
I would almost be willing to kill or sell my soul, to once again have full muscular control of my legs & feet. To once more be able to stand for hours on my own 2 feet to not have to worry about muscle spasms or my legs locking up or worse the nerve pain that is causing my legs to collapse on me..
Let me try to explain the kind of pain I am in 24 hours a day 7 days a week with my lower body. This is all the time, not just most of the time and the more I do the worse this pain gets. Imagine a flame thrower being applied to your legs & the longer you stand or the further you walk the hotter those flames get.
Not only is there pain to deal with but some times there comes with it muscle spasms, ones that cause my legs to contract like a hand being repeatedly opened and closed, faster than a heart beats and nearly as quick as a eye blinks those spasms come and go.
The worst of those spasms can cause my legs to lock up or collapse on me. If I do not go to the washroom often, there can sometimes be loss of control on the bladder. It would be nice to know when my bladder is full again, so there is no embarrassing accidents. or having to go to a bathroom every hour, just to make sure there is no accidents. Maybe now they can fix the damaged nerves & disks that progressively get worse with every passing year.
I had the ocupational therapist over yesterday. While I was trying out the walker and a new tub transfer bench. If my insurer will pay for them I will have no more worries and hopefully no more slips and falls while trying to get in and out of the tub. I doubt any of you know how difficult it is to try and climb in and out of a tub when your nerves in your legs do not work well.
Here is some bonus info
I took 125 dollars out of my savings account yesterday because it was time for one of my semi annual trip to the casino. I go to the casino 2 some times 3 times a year. This time I got to do it on-line, instead of my trip to the Richmond one (which happens to be my favourite lower mainland casino because of its great buffet of course) or on one of my 3 day vacations to Kelowna, I like Kelowna but only go once every 3 to 4 years because it is a long rode trip. .
I have enough saved up for my vacation to the island, this long weekend & hopefully there is no rain to spoil it. I try to go every year. it is a great retreat with the church I love spending the time in the camp, Because of that peace and solitude not to mention the stunning simple beauty.
I love to get away from all the street noise, all the sirens and the often foul stench of the Down Town East Side. Well I am rambling once more...back on to my news of what happened in the play now on-line casino yesterday. Well to make a long story short, I won over 350 dollars. I withdrew 250 and walked away doubling my money, 125 dollars pure profit.
As always I tend to do 2 to 3 trips per year to the casino, but I tried it on-line. I admit it is fun but not near as nice or as fun as actually going to the casino's it also lacks the buffet the drinks 7 the lovely women, as far as I am concerned there is not near enough options in the on-line casino as there is at the real casinos. I did enjoy gambling on-line,because, well I had remained on-line & gambled the remaining 100 dollars for the next 17 hours..
I was up and down, I was gambling for hours. Which was my intention. penny slots, nickle slots, dime slots and 1 dollar slots. Lots of black jack and a few hands of poker ( jacks or better) and a ton of Sicbo where I won most of my profit. I lost nearly 1200 dollars in total yesterday and it all started with 125 dollars I walked away with 125 dollar profit.. not bad way to spend a great day.
Back to saving up another 125 dollars to throw away all over again. never gamble more than you plan to lose. if you profit pay off the amount you took in with you and only gamble the winnings till either you tire out or the money runs out which ever happens first. The money I did win will go to pay off the 125 dollars debt on my credit card and the remainder to pay for my 3 day vacation next month.
Sometimes I do get lucky in games of chance and in the game of life.. during my last hour on line I was playing 5 dollar hands.and losing. I could of walked away with that 100 but I would of not had near as much fun during my last hour on-line, I quit with a little profit still on my account for Fridays Lotto Max draw and Saturdays Lotto 649 draw.
Have Fun be safe and remember never gamble more than you can afford to throw in a garbage can or to give away to a charity. Play with in your limit. If you do not know what that limit is, do not play or gamble at all.
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Orik wrote:
It is also the name of a Human Fighter I had when playing AD&D back in the early 90's which is where this nick name comes from.. or if you prefer a Dwarf.
Nah, I prefer Orik better. It should be a character name in a Shakespeare play. Perhaps a wizard of some sort. Anywho, it's different and I like it.
The German Shepard... yours?
Nope.. Not my Sheppard. I am a cat person.. Dog's are all right, but I like to go on a small trip for a day or 2 and you can not do that while leaving a dog alone. Dog's need to be walked and fed, while with a cat, you just put down enough dry food fresh water and a clean litter box. The cat will be fine for up to 5 days... a dog at Max can left alone for 24 hours.
Small update after doing the math, adding up all the table games, slots games, lottery games and the arcade games, it works out to be a grand total loss of $1674.94 that I gambled away, in an almost 18 hour period...
All I can say is Damn!, the money comes in and goes out so fast you don't even notice how much oyu are going up and down at times... when you are up and down so often it can be hard doing the math figuring out how much proffit you made or how much loss you have done.
What I found strange was my luck, it would get down to my last few dollars and bam suddenly I would win a bunch of money, 68 dollars, 138 dollars on sicbo matching a triple throw, I got 181 dollars..
my luck was in and it just didnt stop. I kept playing all though the night... The next thing I know it's 5 am and I am back at the sicbo table gambling 5, 25 &100 dollars at a time I admit I threw the 100 dollar hand once and that was because of the free 100 tokens I got from the play now promotion ..
During my last 100 dollars & during the last 58 minutes on line, I went to the sicbo table and at 5 dollars a throw, I went for the elusive 7 or a triple and some few doubles, alas I had no further luck and I was soon out the winnings I had banked up..... Ahh well perhaps the next time.
lol, I can only hope that next years trip is as much fun and as profitable as that one was.
Total transfered in 125 dollars
Total winnings transfered back to the bank $250.00
Grand Total spent not including 649 or Lotto max is 1,674 dollars & 94 cents
Total left on my account when I logged out Thursday morning was $10.15...
Now thats gambling.. I should of left when I still had that other $150 dollars but no I foolishly wanted to keep gambling. So I did just that & for a grand total of almost 18 hours in total. Almost 100 dollars an hour was gained & lost.
Keep your winnings, and then abstain from all furture possiilities of gambling - the odds are always against you.
spend it all on hookers and blow
Orik wrote:
Nope.. Not my Sheppard. I am a cat person.. Dog's are all right, but I like to go on a small trip for a day or 2 and you can not do that while leaving a dog alone. Dog's need to be walked and fed, while with a cat, you just put down enough dry food fresh water and a clean litter box. The cat will be fine for up to 5 days... a dog at Max can left alone for 24 hours.
I have a dog, her name is Sophie. I've left her home for 2 days. She's potty trained so I just layed out extra puppy pads for her and she has automatic feeders so she had plenty to eat and drink. I left the TV on for her and left all her babies out to play with. I had a friend come check on her one time and she was fine.
I also have three cats, eight kittens (all outside), one turtle, one hamster and one hermit crab.
That is way to many beasties to take care of..
I hope you plan to to get all those cats fixed it is shameful to let them breed out of control or to become feral..
My gambling like I said is for fun i am aware the house has it in there favour.. but for foolish reasons I like to go do it 2 or 3 times a year and this time my gambling streak went on for hours and hours, normally it lasts about 60 to 90 minutes & I walk out poorer.
The first thing I did once I turned a large win was Transfer an immediate 250 dollars out of the 400 to my bank account, by keeping 150 in my players account I could keep playing. yes gopher, I do know when to quit particularly when I am ahead. the problem is i did not want to quit I had a goal in mind and tried to reach it.
I wanted to play until that 150 ran out or until I hit 2500 dollars which ever came first. Sadly Bankruptcy came first, I had kept only enough in my players account to buy a Lotto Max ticket and a Mini Dip with the extra & yes a open ended flight ticket to the philippines would cost me ... You guessed it 2500 dollars.. 1250 per seat... Unless I come up with a lot of scratch I am not going to be flying to the sandy beaches or the crystal caves any day soon ..
I currently have 400 dollars saved up in my saving for a vacation fund soon to be a few dollars more once the transfer from the Lottery goes through & I convert it to American dollars. .. some of that savings will of course go to the short vacation I will be taking in a few days time
I save up my gambling cash in a fools jar.. At least that's my name for it & 2 sometime's 3 times a year it is full enough to take in to roll up & that change is what I use for gambling. the only trouble is it takes time to fill that jar anywhere from 4 to 6 months and it can contain as little as 80 dollars to one time just over 200 dollars
It varies each time. Mostly it depends on the ratio of coppers to silvers and how much gold is in it. I call it the fools jar because it is meant to be spent foolishly & not for any wise reasons. To me it is meant to be wasted on completly stupid things such as gambling or strippers.. Since I do not do drugs & strippers have little of interest to me gambling it is...
D as much as that idea may appeal to some it contains no intrest to me..
Gopher as always I am well aware that the house holds all the cards (odds) that is why I only go gambling 2 to 3 times a year. No matter the odd against me I will however continue to play and some times I if I walk away with a profit great or if I walk away poorer than the amount I walked in with so be it.
The real trick is to play with only the profit you made Minus the 2 X the original stake providing you win enough. I could of easily played on with the full 400 i had won at some point but instead of losing it all I withdrew just over half of it and put it back in to my bank account..
And until that Fools jar is full again I will not go back to gambling in a casino be it the ones on-line or the ones like the river rock..
The only thing to do now Is say Good night..so Good night.
Enjoy your vacation, Orik.
Just been picking mushrooms.
I've been doing an insane amount of yard work/brush clearing.
Although I might have messed with poison ivy.
We hope not SD.
Gotta do some clothes shopping today :(
Got to, need to or want to?
Never want to. I hate clothes shopping unless it's lingerie, handbags or high heels. And I really hate going clothes shopping with other women. They have to look at everything and try it all on. Like seriously, just pick something so we can leave already!
It is statements like that Natasha that make people assume you are a man in disguise..
Orik wrote:
It is statements like that Natasha that make people assume you are a man in disguise..
She is ALL Woman
Orik wrote:
It is statements like that Natasha that make people assume you are a man in disguise..
So straight men enjoy shopping for lingerie, handbags and high heels? Honestly Orik, sometimes you're a bit odd. BUT at least you'd make a good shopping partner. If I didn't have to wheel your ass all over the place... that is. I KNOW, you can help me shop online. With all the half page replies you posts it's obvious you have nothing better to do. So what do you say, online shopping partners?
DDD wrote:
She is ALL Woman
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I am capable of wheeling my own wheelchair around.. The only thing I can not do well is walk far or for long.. As for your statement, your's is the first time I have seen a woman say she hates shopping. So far I have not met a man who loves shopping, nor seen one who claims to. So seeing you say you hate to go shopping was a we bit of a surprise.
The only part I like about shopping is when I am finished and once again enjoying a cold one. =D as for my half page replies maybe I say so much cause I go days at a time with out saying anything.. Enjoy your shopping, the only fun part of online shopping is shopping for deals on computer components. Nothing worse than going shopping be it in store or online. I just hate spending money. But it can be fun finding a good deal on something you wanted or need.
Orik wrote:
I am capable of wheeling my own wheelchair around..
Well I stand corrected. My apologies, sir.
As for your statement, your's is the first time I have seen a woman say she hates shopping.
I didn't say I hate shopping all together. It's the normal everyday clothing, shoes, necessesities I hate shopping for.
So seeing you say you hate to go shopping was a we bit of a surprise.
Although I prefer not to go regular shopping at all going with a guy is ok. I can handle that. In a couple of hours we can go in get what I need and even look around for him to get some stuff as well. Going regular shopping with another woman sucks. In a couple of hours, we're still there! Then comes trying on everything. If there's an occasion comming up and you need to turn heads, I get it. But really, even for lounge wear everything needs to be tried on? Omg and if the perfect item is not at that particular store, we start store hopping. I haaaaate that. The only time it's ok to store hop is if you got your clothes but need to go to a different store for the shoes or if the store just doesn't have your size.
I also don't understand why women get all dolled up for their daily routine. I'm not a slob by any means but my everyday attire is pretty basic. Shoes- flip flops/tennis shoes. Bottoms - jeans/shorts. Tops- tanks or tees. Hair - up in a ponytail. Face - tinted moisturizer, mascara and tinted chap stick. However, I have friends who get ready for their daily routine as if they're going out on a date. They spend hours getting ready and for what? To clean house and hang out with the kids? My friends wake up looking one way and by the time they're done getting ready, they look like a totally different person. As D said, I'm ALL woman. I'm definitely flawed but I'm still pretty and I'm just not your typical woman ... I love that about me.
Now you have me rambling too! lol
The only part I like about shopping is when I am finished.
Same here.
=D as for my half page replies maybe I say so much cause I go days at a time with out saying anything..
No worries. It gives us something to read.
Nothing worse than going shopping be it in store or online.
Online shopping doesn't bother. I can quit looking whenever I want and there's more selection to choose from.
I just hate spending money.
lol.. I don't hate spending money I'm just picky about where it goes. I don't mind paying 50 bucks or so on a handbag because that's something I'll get a lot of use out of. So I consider it, money well spent. However, spending 50 bucks or so on a short, black, off the shoulder dress that I'll rarely get to use (even though it's gorgeous and I'd look totally hot in it.. lol) seems like a frivolous buy and I'm not totally ok with that.
But it can be fun finding a good deal on something you wanted or need.
That's something I can 100% agree with :)
Look what you made me do, Orik! Half a page reply and it's all your fault [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/6.gif"]
[img style="width: 79px; height: 85px;" src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif[/img] lol ,so it is, so it is.. but better one from you than me..
Kathy's just given me two.
just grabbed 3 off the old pig...
Hey be nice to her [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/2.gif"]
I got my standard first aid certificate with cpr! I was the only one in class to take it for reasons other than school or work.
^ Congrats!
Kathy is feeling frisky today. She squeezed a little out for me too =)
I have nothing interesting to say today so I'll just post a pic instead...
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Through an informal scientific study, I discovered that I need less sleep in colder climates (basement) then I do warmer climates (upstairs bedroom). This may explain why I was fine after 5-6hrs of sleep in Vancouver (colder, slept with the window open 365 etc) and hit the snooze button here.
It's my Italian exam next week.
it'z mi englash one neext wek
Gopher wrote:
It's my Italian exam next week. --
Good luck, Goph! How many languages do you know?
Lil Me wrote:
Gopher wrote:
It's my Italian exam next week. --
Good luck, Goph!
^ What she said =)
Nice Goph!
I've had insomnia since school ended.
Tony Blair came out of the Tory closet in his memoir.
Oh is that news worthy ? I thought he was a Torey in heart soiled soul and all. but what does a man's political out look matter ? I used to be Socred in my heart.. Not sure how that came to be my parents where more aligned to the NDP at that time & our political view points differed a fair bit. I am not sure at what point I started to listen to and then moved on to be a bit of supporter of progressive conservatives it was around 1992 maybe a bit earlier than 93 at any rate.
Looking back I probably should of gone on to follow CAP (Canadian Action Party) I guess they were a bit more believable to me at that time... but I hadn't In all honesty I was a partial back woods follower of the Liberals. With some respect for the new democrats but not much. After many years I Had become completely disillusioned with the Social credit party, the NDP, CAP, Librerals & Conservatives...
During the Last Election, I voted Green out of sheer spite, Why, I did so at that point? Now that is hard to say, I probably did so cause there was no better choice's at that time.At least no better choices that appealed to me. Why did I vote Green.. Even though I knew they stood a Snowballs chance in hell of winning a single seat. Probably because they were the only party that wanted to make change in the way things are run..
Today or these days, I am such a disillusioned voter with all politicians, I have no faith in a single word any of them says.. I maintain no firm beliefs in any political party I can not even say i would support the green party any more thats how far my disillusion has run. .
To be honest if they had not come to me i would of not voted at all... and that is municipal.. it is worse Cause i have also lost hope beyond provincial to all things federal... Anyways back to the vote...during the last election, municipal at the time & I voted from my hospital bed. At least they came room to room and went, bed to bed to take persons votes.
However if they had not of done that, I would not of gone out to vote at all.. What matters democracy if you don't go out and vote...
Today if an election was held would I go out to vote.. Sadly that is highly doubtful. The main reason being, there's nothing worth voting for.. I am no longer thrilled or enthralled by a single leader of any of the fornicating choices.. How do you vote for some one, when all you want to do is line the politicians up against a brick wall and have them shot..
Maybe one day there will arise a political candidate that can sway me, One that can win my heart back. One that can get me off my ass and to feel alive once more.. One candidate that can lift my belief in humanity and in the government out of the sewers and back to the road...But until that time I shall sit and probably cast my vote for ????..
Just one problem I don't know who that is... And right now the only party worth voting for is none of the above...... I have lost all faith in the Canadian electorate and in the government system. I have lost faith in the courts & in our justice system.
There is nothing to vote for.. Fills a bottle of vodka with petrol and a rag.. and firebombs the house of commons... I am just kidding, I would never vote with violence.. but some times I look at Russ's Avatar and say if only they did that more often...
What would happen to politicians & political parties...If they got shot every time they got caught in a scandal that hurt the people they are supposed to represent.
Who do you Vote for and why ? Just Why do you vote ? I know why I used to vote... I just no longer know who to vote for... What are you supposed to do when you lose hope in a system and a way of life how do you gain that spark of life back..
How do you change from being apathetic and dead to lively and full of hope... there is not one politcal standard I can stand up for and say I support them... I can believe in them. They can make a difference... Except there is none any more...
Now it is all the same, a gigantic political circus...Complete with mud slinging, back stabbing, thieving scoundrels, lying low life's and lets not forget the inglorious bastards who are often caught in sensational scandals... God Bless Canada.. cause as it stands right now it is going to hell...
Sportsdude wrote:
Nice Goph!
I've had insomnia since school ended.
Tony Blair came out of the Tory closet in his memoir.
......
A very brief emergence assuredly, Tory Bliar will be back in it before he can tell the next lie.
I don't really want to vote this year too, Orik. I'd never would vote for the Republicans, but I've never felt ideologically inclined with the Democrats either. Damn battleground status for this state is annoying. I'd vote Green otherwise, if they were competent (usually they are not).
I probably won't vote in any of the state wide races. The local referendums on property tax increases for the local school districts so that kids can have new computers are more important anyway. That's what I'll vote for.
I have never voted in one electioin where I could honestly think that the party I was voted for had a) absolute integrity or b) was worthy of my vote.
I've been in party politics for too long and know too many political leaders (I have even been on campaign buses), but early on I realized that I was being isolated through political manoeuvres which I found annoying. I found within the party structure, there was literally nobody in my supposed 'camp'. I found this odd, as I could get 100 random people on the street to agree with my vision of society in about 5 minutes.
I am politically more in common with 'Ontario Liberals' from Ontario-Quebec than I am with Blairites within my group from BC. Conversely, the supposed 'Liberals' in BC are merely Republicans in liberal clothing (and they are convinced they are not, when they actually are).
My breaking point was the provincial election where I found myself debating environmental policies with locals on election day in trying to get them out to vote (they didn't, they were convinced 'we' had left them).
This is odd because a) I care too much b) I'm not Canadian, yet.
Bill Blaikie was a good one. If the world was of Bill Blaikie's politics wouldn't have such a bad name.
In general though, politics is a strange sport as its a sales job now. The problem I see from the party I'm affiliated with -- is that we're great people, who you would want as neighbours or a friend, but lack that salesman/corporate like demeanour everyone seems to vote for now. Politics loss I guess, but it's the truth if you ever get to know some of these people.
The most normal human being as politician that I know, and have gotten to know, on a personal basis, is Jack Layton; but you wouldn't know that from television. Jack has no handlers for example. The Liberals have a giant posse that follow their respective leaders around like kings, and Harper is in power, so you'd never get within a foot of him. I spent last year drinking with Jack at a pub with his fraternity (and then they started singing songs and such). lol
That little plastic dodad in the base of my Sony walkman came out in the usb power cable. =( which I didn't notice. So when I plugged it back in to charge my Walkman I bent the flaming small pins.. Now it wont charge and the piece is so flaming small and the area needed to be repaired so cramped, I have no way to fix this without a set of micro tool's and a giant magnifying glass...
Since this was a Christmas gift I have no receipt, & with out a receipt, I can not even send it back to sony to repair or replace on the warranty. .. even Worse yet even if i did have the flaming reciept as proof of purchase, Sony wants 29 dollars to cover the cost of replacing it. 9 with a refurbished unit.. they can not guarantee I will even receive my Mp3 player back.. So technically they could send me some scratched one with no screen protector on it or a flaming different coloured one in exchange & I can't do nothing about it..
here is the kicker..brand new on amazon this exact same mp3 player sells for 50 dollars... I think it is time for a Newegg or Walmart special to replace this piece of junk..I just don't like I wont be able to transfer my music off the MP3 player or the videos I have on it.. blah..
I am so angry and disapointed in Sony workmanship... so much for Quality.. If this is what all there products are now like I say Buy Something form the competition Instead.. SONY Sucks..
I had a wonderful birthday and am now looking forward to my birthday trip.
Happy belated birthday Natasha! Where's your birthday trip???!!!!
I woke up this morning wishing I had more sleep.
Happy belated birthday Natasha, apologies for it being belated, I did not know it was your birthday. You have probably noticed the anagram your name makes when spelled backwards, Ah. Satan.
purelife wrote:
Happy belated birthday Natasha! Where's your birthday trip???!!!!
Thank you. I'm going to a place called Gatlinburg in Tennessee. I chose that place so I can go see my dad and stepmom after my cabin stay but before returning home. I miss them terribly.
Orik wrote:
Happy belated birthday Natasha, apologies for it being belated, I did not know it was your birthday. You have probably noticed the anagram your name makes when spelled backwards, Ah. Satan.
Thank you Orik. There's no need to apologize. Belated is just as sweet imo. As for the anagram, yes I noticed. I even posted it in another thread :)
An even more belated happy birthday to you, Natasha
Well I always knew you were a devilish girl Natasha, enjoy your trip and if you can maybe post some some pictures of the things you see on it...
And another belated happy birthday to yourself Natasha..
Mines coming up soon as well actually, come to think of it.
Natasha wrote:
Thank you. I'm going to a place called Gatlinburg in Tennessee. I chose that place so I can go see my dad and stepmom after my cabin stay but before returning home. I miss them terribly
[/div]I've been to Gatlinburg - for a cousin's wedding 7yrs ago - and I've probably stayed at the same cabins you are going to, too. lol
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Happy early birthday Russ just to make sure I get it in before I forget..
Thank you Gophie and Russ.
Happy upcomming birthday to you, Russ. May your next year be better than your last.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our posters a happy birthday for the next ten years.
Orik wrote:
Well I always knew you were a devilish girl Natasha, enjoy your trip and if you can maybe post some some pictures of the things you see on it...
=) I do have my moments but for the most part I mean no harm. As for the pics go, umm, I tend on seeing a lot of my bf's naked body. I don't think I can share those pictures.. lol
Gopher wrote:
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our posters a happy birthday for the next ten years.[/DIV]
LOL.. cheater!
Sportsdude wrote:
I've been to Gatlinburg - for a cousin's wedding 7yrs ago - and I've probably stayed at the same cabins you are going to, too. lol
I love going to Gatlinburg. It's one of my favorite places to be especially when my parents can meet me there. My friends and I are talking about visiting Ober Gatlinburg (I believe is the name). I've never been. They say it's wonderful but you have to ride this sky thingy over a lot of mountains. I'm terribly afraid of heights so I don't know how much "fun" that part is going to be for me.
Thank you Orik, Natasha, and Gopher for the wishes. LOL, I like the way you think Gopher.
Well, the end of another long and fun filled day. I think its like four weeks to go...
Other than that, its quite nice here.
Natasha wrote:
<P>Sportsdude wrote:</P> <P>I've been to Gatlinburg - for a cousin's wedding 7yrs ago - and I've probably stayed at the same cabins you are going to, too. lol <BR><BR><STRONG>I love going to Gatlinburg. It's one of my favorite places to be especially when my parents can meet me there. My friends and I are talking about visiting Ober Gatlinburg (I believe is the name). I've never been. They say it's wonderful but you have to ride this sky thingy over a lot of mountains. I'm terribly afraid of heights so I don't know how much "fun" <EM>that </EM>part is going to be for me.</STRONG></P>
Drink. Heavily.
The day I went to Dollywood still gives me nightmares. lol
Gatlinburg is really nice, but I wasn't a fan of tacky tourist trap stuff on the outskirts of town near the interstate exit; however I can't tell Southerners what to do with their scenery. I know a lot of people who really love the place, though.
Russ wrote:
Drink. Heavily.
So you're advice is for me down half a glass? lol
That's heavy drinking for me. Believe it or not, I've been seriously considering it. But isn't that the wrong way to overcome fear?
Sportsdude wrote:
The day I went to Dollywood still gives me nightmares. lol
I hate Dollywood.
Do you have a favorite place to visit?
Russ wrote:
And another belated happy birthday to yourself Natasha..
Mines coming up soon as well actually, come to think of it.
When is it? and a happy one to you to!
Loling out loud at some of Natasha's comments..
Yes, she's good.
Gopher wrote:
Yes, she's good.[/DIV]
VERY good and VERY bad
Natasha wrote:
I hate Dollywood. Do you have a favorite place to visit?
In that part of the South? US-41 from Chattanooga to Nashville and the Tennessee River system in and around Chattanooga. I've rowed that area among other things.
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Natasha wrote:
Russ wrote:
Drink. Heavily.
So you're advice is for me down half a glass? lol
That's heavy drinking for me. Believe it or not, I've been seriously considering it. But isn't that the wrong way to overcome fear? [/DIV]
Nope it is a good way .........Drink Heavily on hump day and then **** heavily
Drinking is never a good way to solve a problem all it does is cause problems..
Sportsdude wrote:
In that part of the South? US-41 from Chattanooga to Nashville and the Tennessee River system in and around Chattanooga. I've rowed that area among other things.
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"River system" ? Are you talking about white water rafting? We get alot of rafters in the area I live at now but I guess I'm more of a typical tourist when I go away from home.
We had a family gathering at that aquarium in Tennesee. Well you know they have that one tunnel you can walk through surrounded by nothing but water and sharks. I'm claustrophobic so I wasn't too thrilled about going in there. Everyone's telling me how safe it is and it's not a big deal. We get to the entrance of the tunnel and there's a sign that says we aren't allowed to touch the glass because it has cracks and is leaking where the sharks have banged against it. How is that safe and not a big deal? I still went through it, even took a video but I caught myself saying "Ok people keep walking". Then someone called me earlier this evening asking me if I wanted to go back to that aquarium. Needless to say my quick answer was "How about no."
Orik wrote:
Drinking is never a good way to solve a problem all it does is cause problems..
There's no doubt a small drink of something would help calm my nerves before the sky thingy to Ober so I'm definitely tempted to have something. Plus it's not I'm a massive drinker or anything. I'm not even a regular drinker. I guess I'm just worried that if I drink to calm my nerves this time then drinking to calm my nerves will become a regular thing and I don't want that.
Maybe I should just take a Lortab instead.. lol just kidding.
I did unbelievably well in my Italian exam, best marks I've ever had.
^ Congrats Gophie :)
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"River system" ? Are you talking about white water rafting? We get alot of rafters in the area I live at now but I guess I'm more of a typical tourist when I go away from home.
[strong style="font-weight: normal;"]We had a family gathering at that aquarium in Tennesee. Well you know they have that one tunnel you can walk through surrounded by nothing but water and sharks.[/b]
The Tennessee River sytem just means the rivers and lakes associated to it, but the river itself is famous for the TVA daming most of it in Kentucky and Tennessee creating lakes, energy and economic benefits to the Tennessee Valley region during the Great Depression. The TVA is still around today, thankfully, but it's not as powerful as it once was.
No, not rafting. Rowing.
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I went to the aquarium back in the early 90's after the family car broke down while trying to go over the mountain. I got to ride in a tow truck. The sharks didn't bother me as I had been to SeaWorld by that time. What freaked me out (and still does to this day) were the moccassin snakes.
Gopher wrote:
I did unbelievably well in my Italian exam, best marks I've ever had.
Way to go!
Congrats Gophie on your exam marks!!! :)
Sportsdude wrote:
The Tennessee River sytem just means the rivers and lakes associated to it, but the river itself is famous for the TVA daming most of it in Kentucky and Tennessee creating lakes, energy and economic benefits to the Tennessee Valley region during the Great Depression. The TVA is still around today, thankfully, but it's not as powerful as it once was. [SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]
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[SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]I did not know that. Apparently the only thing I know about water is that I need it to survive, I need it to clean myself with and it's fun to play in :D So thanks for teaching me something new :)[/SPAN]
[SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]So is visiting The Tn River system a normal adventure for you?[/SPAN][/DIV][SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]
[/SPAN]No, not rafting. Rowing. [SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]
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[SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]Thanks for the video, I saw places on there I want to visit now :)[/DIV][/SPAN][SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]
[/SPAN] The sharks didn't bother me as I had been to SeaWorld by that time. What freaked me out (and still does to this day) were the moccassin snakes.
Sea World used to be an every weekend for me when I was younger. Needless to say I got burned out on it real quick. I haven't been back there in years and I don't plan on going anytime soon.
Snakes in general are creepy. I came home one day and saw one slithering around my garage. With all the outdoor cats I own now, I never see any snakes... or birds..lol
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Snake's are not at all creepy they are cool creatures.. mind you i still like to keep them at a goodly distance from me, I do enjoy watching them hunt and in their natural habitat. I think you are like me and you would rather not hold them and I just do not wish to hold them except in the process of turning them into a tasty meal...
I am so hungry right now.. I spent all of Monday recovering from weekend trip to go on our annual church retreat... I had a blast on Friday Saturday and Sunday.. Monday I awoke very late in the afternoon and am still exhausted.. I should go back to bed but am not that tired right now.. am gonna have a hot cup of herbal tea and then go back to bed..
I wish you all could of come out, it was a glorious weekend, even the rain didn't spoil it and the grub was fantastic as always. Best part of all we didn't even have to do the dishes. I am not sure what happened their, but hey their mistake is a bona-fide bonus for us.
Yeah, I'm usually in and or around the eastern Kentucky to Nashville region a couple of times a year.
Prefer the west though.
Orik wrote:
Snake's are not at all creepy they are cool creatures.. mind you i still like to keep them at a goodly distance from me, I do enjoy watching them hunt and in their natural habitat. I think you are like me and you would rather not hold them and I just do not wish to hold them except in the process of turning them into a tasty meal...
I agree, snakes don't bother me much. It's lizards that send me into fits. I can't even look at them in pet stores. If I have to go pass them I keep my head down making sure I look at nothing but the floor.
Best part of all we didn't even have to do the dishes.
That is the best part! Doing dishes is horrible.
Sportsdude wrote:
Yeah, I'm usually in and or around the eastern Kentucky to Nashville region a couple of times a year.
Prefer the west though.
Did you visit Graceland? I stopped in Nashville during a trip once. The waitress at the resturant went on and on about Graceland. I said I had as much interest in Graceland as I did dirt. Gawd, the way she looked at me, I could tell she wouldn't spit on me if I were on fire.
Lmao... or urinate on you either... I am sure...
Graceland interests me about as much as dung beetles do, which is to say... not at all.. I may be a Elvis fan, but that does not make me a crazy fanatic..
Terrific post, Orik.
Orik wrote:
Lmao... or urinate on you either.
LMAO.. eww. You know some people have that as a fetish. That's so sick.
LOL @ Gopher.. Was it really that great of a post gopher ?
LOL @ Natasha..
Yes Natasha I am aware some people have that as a fetish and when compared to fetishes, such as Fisting, Scat, or Vomit. Squirting. The Liquid orgasm. Those are a very mild fetish and not that disgusting and a Golden Shower, by comparison it is not all that disgusting of a fetish.
Scat = Disgusting.. Playing in, with or eating feces. That has got to be one of the foulest feteshes
Fisting having a persons fist inserted vaginally or anally.. Ouch and disgusting..
Water Sports people playing in water, such as swimming pools hot tubs showers and rain. Bubble baths for some reason are not really classified as being part of the water sport scene. Water Sports has also been used as a reference for those who like to urinate on or in each other though it is more commonly refereed to as golden showers.
Golden Shower a person who is urinated upon or likes to urinate on others.
Liquid orgasm aka Squirting Is a G-spot orgasm but is often faked and is often just urine gushing to simulate a G-spot orgasm.
Vomit, the act of throwing up on someone, being thrown up on, People actually have this fetish they like to eat or play with vomit. they like to watch others do so. This is right up there with scat for disgusting as far as I am concerned.
I think they are classified under paraphilia..
It has been a while since I read Abnormal psychology but they were listed in there.. As well as the names for each one.. On to better subjects now..
That was sooooo too much information for me. Granted I already what all that was but for some reason reading it made me sick to my stomach :(
I did find it odd that fisting would be classified as a fetish though. Fisting is a technique some lesbians use while having sex. It's used more if one partner has been with a man and wants that penis type of thrusting and sensation.
Graceland is in Memphis --- and like his song about a boy living in the ghetto, it's in the ghetto.
I didn't know he had a song about a boy living in the ghetto. I only know and like one song by Elvis. That's not hardly enough to call myself a fan.
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Natasha wrote:
I didn't know he had a song about a boy living in the ghetto. I only know and like one song by Elvis. That's not hardly enough to call myself a fan.
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ox1Tore9nw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ox1Tore9nw[/a]
Thanks for the link Dude. The song seemed sad but I don't get it. I mean the song says the woman had a baby and was worried about having another mouth to feed. That just makes me wonder, if she couldn't afford the extra mouth to feed then why did she have baby? Just because she lives in the ghetto doesn't mean she can't control how she has sex... birth control/condoms. The only reason I think it's sad is becuase it's so true. That sadly is a normal cycle of life for some families.
Here's the song I like
[A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFSfdL5lPoY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFSfdL5lPoY[/A]
I don't listen to it often because it makes me wanna cry.
[font style="font-family: Arial Narrow;" size="3"]Miserable weekend. lost a filling, Spent today in a dentist office to fix the lost filling and clean my teeth.. 200 +
To make matters worse, I lost 60 dollars in cash on the way home. 3 folded 20.00 bills were in my Jacket pocket. I had zipped it closed.. I get home the zipper on the jacket pocket is broken. So it is open =( my money and my Mp3 player are gone.. I had the Mp3 player all of 5 years & the headphones for almost 1
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[/font] [h3 style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-weight: normal;"]It was In a black JVC bag. Contained within that bag where 3 folded 20 dollar bills, 1 set of JVC headphones. I would like to have the MP3 Player & headphones returned to me =( The cash would be nice too. But The MP3 player and headphones mean more to me because they were gifts.[/h3][h3 style="font-family: Arial Narrow; font-weight: normal;"]I all ready called BC transit but no one turned anything like it into the lost and found I think I am S.O.L. It is all replaceable except it was a Christmas present from a friend, so the sentimental value is priceless to me.. =( I am so angry at myself and so sad at what happened.[/h3]So that is my day, Garfield has it right, there is a reason to hate Mondays and this is Mine for today at any-rate..
I seem to have rekindled an old flame.
Gopher wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]I seem to have rekindled an old flame.[/div]
Just in time for hibernation.
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Rekindled fires can be dangerous, you had better keep a fire extinguisher on hands just in case it grows to fast.
Gopher wrote:
I seem to have rekindled an old flame.[/DIV]
That's sweet :) Hope it works out to your advantage this time.
Orik, sorry to hear about your terrible day.
Thanks Natasha.. Sadly this whole week has been disatrous. however today was semi decent. better a semi bad day than a completely horrible day.
That flaming mouse that has avoided 4 traps for so long finally got caught by the one in the kitchen corner tight behind the rubbish bin.. it went for the peanut butter trap and toasted it's self rather messily.. I had to mop up the blood. Yuck.. First time a mouse made a mess like that. No wonder I preffer the glue traps.. less mess but they are more cruel i often have to kill the mouse on the glue traps and I hate to do it but better a dead mouse than a loss of good food.
Just Another Reason why I miss pepper. Pepper did a great job keeping the mouse population under control. The only ones I normally found were the ones that escaped from the little princess. but had first been mortally wounded and left for dead. Most of the time she ate them tails and all. sometimes she would leave them by my shoes ... a suptle hint my shoes stink or she was concerned for me.. not sure what.. but she was always purring happily when I praised her on the mouse..
Have you had any recent news of Pepper, Orik?
Very Sad news Gopher, I heard from a friend that she had passed away a few months after i gave her into meow aid and they moved her to a new home. .. Mostly it was just old age and like me not the greatest of health.. I think she might have died from a broken heart of being separated from me. She would of been about 17 or 18 this year.
I miss her terribly but my house is no home for a cat and i just do not have the health to look after one any more.. i did what was best for her. but sadly it may have been to little and to late.. Maybe if I had given her up for adoption sooner... They might have been able to care for her health better than me.. =(
Somewhere on here there's a thread for us to post our memories of those we have loved, I wish I could find it for you
Found it!
[A href="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/index.php?topic=4054.0"]http://discoverseattle.net/forums/index.php?topic=4054.0[/A]
Thanks Gopher
My puppy broke her leg while jumping off the couch. We took her to nearest vet because it was closer. When he got there all they said it was definitely broken and there was nothing they could do about it cause they were a new animal clinic and didn't have anything to help an actual broke leg. Which made absolutely no sense to me. How are you going to be a clinic, be open for business, and not be prepared? Needless to say I was a little pissy when I asked them that and continued with "Why on earth did they tell me to come over when I called telling you her leg was broken?" They claim most people only think their pets have broken bones but it turns out to be a sprain or the toe has split in which case there's nothing they can do anyway. They eneded up referring me to another clinic/hospital that was open til midnight. They suggessted I tell them my puppy needed immediate surgery, there was no cost for that visit and I should make them my regular clinic. I couldn't believe they would suggest such nonsense. I got smart assed with them again, grabbed my puppy and left.
I did take them up on their referral though. Only because as this point I needed an after hours clinic. Turns out the first place wasn't totally useless since the second place was a blessing. Everyone was so nice, attentive, respectful, informative and they fixed her up on the spot. The drive getting there took longer than the entire visit. Now my puppy is doing great :) Of course that could be due to the pain meds but at least she's comfy :) I can't wait to have her back to normal but truth be told, she looks kinda cute in her little cast... bless her heart.
[font face="Arial Narrow"]Sorry to hear of the accident with your puppy and worse yet the deplorable conditions of that vet. I think that is atrocious they should not be open at all if they can not handle a simple emergency... they should be closed and if you called them before and said the leg was broken they should of damn sure said we don't have the necessary supplies or equipment to deal with such a injury..
Then you could of gone some where else... I think they are fools and I feel you should call a lawyer... do it now and find out where you stand on the potential of lawsuits etcetera... If the puppies leg heals badly or cause's trouble in the future I think you have a right to sue the first animal hospital for failure to provide the help needed and prolonging the puppies pain & suffering..
The very least they did was not to have charged you, but I would not put it past them to bill you if they thought you would not shove it up there collective rectums.. and if they had tried to bill you for such negligent behaviour I am sure you would of done just that..
[/font][/p] [font color="#0000bf" face="Arial Narrow" size="5"]My Atrocious Day. [/font][/p] [font face="Arial Narrow"]I had a most Horrible day. While it was not the worst of them, it certainly was not the best of them.[/font][/p] [font face="Arial Narrow"]It all started when I woke up late for some tests I had to go do. So I showered and got ready to go out. That is when I noticed the flat rear tire on my bike. much to late to spend time fixing it now... So I was not able to ride out to do my shopping & go to the hospital for my tests,, in the way I had planned... [/font][/p] [font face="Arial Narrow"]So I broke out the Walker, By the time I got some of my shopping done I was so tired, I then took a cab home then a cab to the hospital. 27 dollars in cab fares and 2.50 in bus fare.. sighs and 178 dollars on 1 new medication. [/font][/p] [font face="Arial Narrow"]I am tired & sore.. My left knee and my lower back are killing me.. I had to go for a full set of tests on my heart and lungs. I am not thrilled with all the tests they had to do today. I was all hooked up with medical devices & I think I looked like a cyborg stuffed into a small closet sized area. [/font][/p] [font face="Arial Narrow"]I am talking small, small, & small. 7 feet high by 3 feet deep & 4 feet wide. I am 46 Inches across at the shoulders & if they had closed the door on that enclosed space I think I just might have lost it on the poor guy running the tests..
Now all the tests left me gasping for breath & with a killer headache to boot. on top of this I had to deal with a feeling of being trapped.. For those who do not know I am kind of claustrophobic So with the extreme pain plus everything else, I am now gonna take a long nap.
I am thankful the tests only took an hour. I just hope they do not need me to do those sets of tests again any time soon. I had to do them last 2 years ago, they were even worse way back then. These were almost a cake walk this time.. [/font][/p] [font face="Arial Narrow"]I am worn out, my left thigh knee calf & lower ankle are all swollen like small balloons, the throbbing ache of pain-shooting through my kidney right down to my toes through the thigh past the knee leaving me & my leg in horrible pain =( .. The pain medications I take to help combat the nerve pain I go through have not helped much.. [/font][/p] [font face="Arial Narrow"]The regular strength over the counter aspirin I took helped with the head ache and nerve pain almost 5X better than the prescribed narcotics go figure. I have taken the maximum dosage of my medications today. & yet the pain is nearly unbearable. Thankfully the swelling has almost all gone leaving me with only the throbbing pain in the leg & that pain is killing me...I can do with out another repeat of days as bad as this one thats for sure.
[/font][/p] [font face="Arial Narrow"]Gad's I love the walker but I simply over did it today.. On top of it all when I got home and started fixing my bike I slipped with the wrench and I crushed my right pinky finger while repairing my bicycle flat.. Boy did I swear then.. after all of the things I have done today this was the worst of it.. =) lol. Hopefully I am up to going for lunch with my friend tomorrow.... With a little luck the weather will be nice for riding around as well.
For now the medications are starting to kick in and it is time I laid down before the flight to lala land.. the painkillers are good but they make me a bit loopy when I take a very large dose.. So it is often best to take that large of a dose, when I am in a place that I can be trashed, with out worry of further injuries or doing something extremely stupid such as accidentally walking off the Seventh floor or ,out in front of a bus..
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[/font][/p][font face="Arial Narrow"]When you take large doses of prescribed medications that can affect your mind or body it is often best to do so in a place where if you go off on a trip, that you can not hurt yourself or others. These pain killers can make a person spacey when taking a large dose it can cause some people to nod off like heroine does & that can be dangerous.[/font][/p][font face="Arial Narrow"]
[/font][/p][font face="Arial Narrow"]These medications are even more dangerous to you if driving, riding a bike or walking around, this is because you are impaired & that is never a good thing... That is why many pain medications come with the warning do not operate heavy machinery, the reason is because you are impaired mentally similar to if you had spent a day in the bar drinking.
[/font][/p] [font face="Arial Narrow"]So I shall see you all later when I am feeling better.. Groans it is time to turn off the lights, to put in the earplugs & turn off the lights, clicks the sleep button on the pc...
[/font][/p][font face="Arial Narrow"]Garfield Has it Right Mondays seem to be cursed this month .. This is my second bad Monday in a row.. I swear it is almost as if Monday is out to get me =D[/font][/p][font face="Arial Narrow"]=P[/font][/p][font face="Arial Narrow"]
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Well things went completely to shit on this web page. I could not get it to load properly in Firefox.. I tried everything including clearing the cache so I shut down Avast and it works perfectly fine now..
Very strange why I could not get the reply window to show in Firefox while worked fine in IE8 though...
Anyways.. I am feeling much better now. It is amazing what a good nap plus give the pain killer sufficient time to kick in can do for a person....The headaches gone and I can now work on the computer and watch TV again..
I took some screen shots but they damn well failed to save .. bloody odd behaviour this.. the PC scans clean. but makes me wonder if my Firewall has been breached..
Anyways I need some hot wings with a nice Louisiana hot sauce, so tomorrow is the shopping trip to get some hot sauce and canola oil . Should I cheap out and use the shake and bake mix or make my own breading ? hmmm thinking..
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Thanks for the advice, Orik. I'll definitely keep that in mind should something come up :)
Right...
Bored and Boring day. except when my tire exploded and proceeded to disintegrate. that was a little exciting... I think I scarreed the shit out of a couple of old ladies.. they looks shaken up at any rate.. then they shot me dirty looks Like i planned for my tire to Explode while riding along. damn thing blowing out almost killed me.. also ruined my afternoon missed the clinic in time to donate blood they were closed by the time i finished replacing it with the spare and I am not happy with the cost it will be expensive to replace the tire now.. it is bald and thread bear it needs completely replacing I swear it was new like 6 months ago but now... sighs..
Orik, 64 inches across the shoulders ? [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/8.gif"]
OOps. r3versed number PC.. almost 46 inches just short of 4 feet wide.. yeah i am big guy.. to damn big.. but what do you expect of a guy tipping in over 176 kilos.
Orik wrote:
i am big guy.
:) some women like that ;)
Some men don't, but I still like Orik. The 'inner person 'is what counts.
I totally agree Gophie :)
I wonder why everyone takes great pains to show themselves at the height of their 'powers' when the most vulnerable people are always the most appealing. Maybe we should all start flaunting our weaknesses rather than our strengths.
Gopher wrote:
the most vulnerable people are always the most appealing.
Only to a point. Being vulnerable is one thing. Being sooo vulnerable that you're damn near pathetic is another and that's not very appealing at all.
??? I do not understand what you mean but think you are talking about me in some way..
Orik wrote:
??? I do not understand what you mean but think you are talking about me in some way..
LOL.. actually, no I wasn't. I was referring to another friend of mine. Very sweet guy but anytime we talk it's always poor him nobody likes him, he can't get or keep a woman, he doesn't understand why girls always leave him, etc.. It's seriously annoying after a while. I don't mind a vulnerable person but he's just down right extremely needy and that's not appealing.
And no, the friend I'm referring to isn't DDD .. lol
Natasha wrote:
Orik wrote:
??? I do not understand what you mean but think you are talking about me in some way..
LOL.. actually, no I wasn't. I was referring to another friend of mine. Very sweet guy but anytime we talk it's always poor him nobody likes him, he can't get or keep a woman, he doesn't understand why girls always leave him, etc.. It's seriously annoying after a while. I don't mind a vulnerable person but he's just down right extremely needy and that's not appealing.
And no, the friend I'm referring to isn't DDD .. lol[/DIV]
LOL...............
Well I am glad it is not DDD & even more glad it is not me =)
I'm a non-conformist.
Orik wrote:
Well I am glad it is not DDD & even more glad it is not me =)
You and I usually take our issues up with one another so you should have known it wasn't you :)
Right & normally we take them up in private.... Just how I felt at the time..
I prefer issues to be taken up with in private but if someone is gonna have a go at me in public (which I find terribly disrespectful) then why on earth should I give them any respect in return?
Interesting.
Natasha, you do bring up a good issue though...
Respect just how does some one earn it and just how does some one lose it ?
I like to think I give respect to all, until they have shown to me by action or word, that they are unworthy of my respect. Which is as it should be.
Respect is still a earned thing in my books and you Natasha have earned my respect until you prove yourself unworthy and at this point in time I seriously doubt you would ever do anything disrespectful.
I have noticeable prima donna tendencies.
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[DIV class=content]I never saw you that way, SD.[/DIV][/DIV][/DIV]
nah, that's not my definition.
I somehow thought it wouldn't be.
Orik wrote:
Respect just how does some one earn it and just how does some one lose it ?
That varies from person to person as not everyone holds the same value of respect as others.
I like to think I give respect to all, until they have shown to me by action or word, that they are unworthy of my respect. Which is as it should be.
Agree. Everyone has my respect right off the bat. They can only lose it. Some do what's necessary to earn it back other's don't. Honestly, I've come to a point where I don't care if some never bother with me again nor do I ever care to bother with them either.
Respect is still a earned thing in my books and you Natasha have earned my respect until you prove yourself unworthy
Thank you and same to you. I don't see a difference in opinion as disrespectful. Never have. But if you're going to be brutally honest with your opinion then I'll do the same. It doesn't mean I don't like you. Truth be told, I like you just fine :)
I seriously doubt you would ever do anything disrespectful.
I try not to but even I screw up sometimes. Sometimes I know it from the get go. Other times I do not. For those times I do not, I like being told about it (in private) so I can attempt to fix it. Maybe I was simply being bitchy that day or maybe there's just something about my personality that's harsh. Either way, if something isn't brought to my attention how can I better the situation or myself?
As for you, Orik, even though we go at each other like cats and dogs sometimes, I still adore you. I may get a little annoyed but still yet that doesn't mean I don't like you. People are bad to confuse frustration, annoyance or differences for hate. As I said before, I like you just fine. If I ever have gotten harsh with you, I do apologize. It's just seemed to fit the moment at that time. And even though I was being honest, that's not a good reason to justify simply being mean.
I like Natasha more and more.
Is being dialectic.
I am hazarding a wild guess that you meant dyslexic
Gopher I think SD means Dialectic not dyslexic... Dialectic means one taking an opposing view in a political discussion or debate... at least I think that is what it means..
Well I keep falling asleep on the keyboard which is not a good thing to do. I am just so over tired.. It is starting to look like it is time to go back to the hospital for more stupid tests...
I know I am not over medicated, it just feels that way. Which may mean the liver and or kidneys are not functioning to well again.. So far my finger colour & skin colour all seems okay but my eyes do have a slight yellow cast to them...
I also am not that hungry another sign of things not being well. meanwhile I am running a mild fever and feeling a bit like death warmed over. alone the are not much but all together these are signs things are not going to well =( I will monitor and see how things go Monday, if I am still feeling horrid or develop and back pain ( which could mean kidney or liver problems or any change in voiding colour if those happen then it will be a time to 9-1-1 myself in to Emerge...1 other problem I am not sweating seems rather strange and I am more than hydrated enough..
Gopher wrote:
I like Natasha more and more. Thank you.
Get well soon Orik :)
it was on the end of free-market capitalism, post-BRIC industrialization. when capital becomes increasingly impossible to find.
Took 1,300 words to finish, or a couple hours on Saturday. Hegel would be proud.
The missing link wasn't realized until I saw the Social Network movie.
Does any one else need a translator to explain what Sportsdude just said, cause I know I sure do...
^ lol.. I didn't get it either buuut as long as he's satisfied with his post, that's all that matters.
Being retired is wonderful - must, should, ought to and have to all disappear from one's vocabulary - the only thing on the downside is that there's still not enough time.
My allergies are giving me a difficult time again :(
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--- little ----- dress....... --- damn to many ----- of road.....and a ------- dirge........
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My lady ----- may you know wherever you are now, within that great cosmos of stars. Know that I miss you and that I love you still. Even though you be at peace and dancing with the sweet heavenly host of angels. I wish I was there to watch over you for all eternity. I will possibly be alone until I can once more join your side Over the miles or aeons of time that we have separating us & over all these years of time. my love has never faltered & is the same as the day I first met you and as it was on that last day I had with you and the same it ever was on that day I laid my soul weeping at the foot of your grave. The time passes and yet my heart has never healed, broken in two parts and left with just half. A piece of my peace is still missing.
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Mi señora ----- puede usted saber dondequiera que usted ahora esté, dentro de ese gran cosmos de estrellas. Sepa que le falto y que te amo aún. Aunque usted esté en la paz y el baile con el anfitrión divino dulce de ángeles. Deseo que estuviera allí vigilar usted para toda la eternidad. Seré posiblemente solo hasta que pueda una vez más ensamblar su lado sobre las millas o los eones del tiempo que tenemos separación de nosotros & durante todos estos años de tiempo. mi amor nunca ha vacilado el & es igual que el día yo primero le encontró y mientras que era en el ese día pasado que tenía con usted e igual él estaba nunca en ese día puse mi alma que lloraba en el pie de su sepulcro. los pasos del tiempo pero mi corazón nunca ha curado, roto en dos porciones y se fueron con apenas a medias. Un pedazo de mi paz todavía está faltando.
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Mi Señora ----- te conozcan a ti estés donde estés ahora, dentro de ese gran cosmos de estrellas. Sabes que te echo de menos y que Te amo todavía. A pesar de que estar en paz y baile con el anfitrión dulce celestial de ángeles. Me gustaría estar allí para ver por ti para toda la eternidad. Que posiblemente estará solo hasta que pueda una vez más unirse a su lado, durante los kilómetros o eones de tiempo que tenemos que nos separa y durante todos estos años de tiempo. mi amor nunca ha fallado y es el mismo que el día que te conocí y como era en ese último día que tuve con usted y lo mismo alguna vez lo fue ese día que puse mi alma llora al pie de su tumba. el tiempo pasa y sin embargo mi corazón nunca se ha curado, roto en dos partes y se fue con sólo la mitad. Un pedazo de mi paz se siguen desaparecidos.
German
Meine Dame ------ kann man wissen, wo du jetzt bist, in diesem großen Kosmos der Sterne. Wisse, dass ich dich vermisse und dass Ich liebe dich noch immer. Auch wenn Sie in Frieden und Tanz mit dem süßen himmlischen Heerscharen der Engel sein. Ich wünschte, ich war dort, um über Sie für alle Ewigkeit zu beobachten. Ich werde vielleicht allein zu sein, bis ich wieder beitreten Ihre Seite über die Meilen oder Äonen der Zeit, dass wir uns trennen und über all die Jahre der Zeit. meine Liebe ist nie ins Stocken geraten und ist der gleiche wie der Tag, als ich dich kennenlernte und wie es war an diesem letzten Tag hatte ich mit Ihnen und den gleichen sie jemals an diesem Tag legte ich meine Seele weint am Fuße des deinem Grab war. die Zeit vergeht und doch mein Herz hat noch nie geheilt, in zwei Teile gebrochen und verließ mit nur der Hälfte. Ein Stück meines Friedens fehlt noch.
French
Ma dame ----- peut vous savez où vous êtes maintenant, dans ce grand cosmos d'étoiles. Sachez que vous me manquez et que Je t'aime encore. Même si vous être en paix et de la danse avec l'hôte douce céleste des anges. Je voudrais être là pour veiller sur vous pour l'éternité. Je vais peut-être seul jusqu'à ce que je peux joindre une fois de plus votre côté cours des miles ou des éons de temps que nous avons qui nous sépare et pendant toutes ces années de temps. mon amour ne s'est jamais démenti et est le même que le jour où je t'ai connu, et que c'est sur cette dernière journée que j'ai eue avec vous et même qu'elle a toujours été ce jour-là j'ai mis mon âme pleure au pied de la tombe. le temps passe et pourtant mon cœur n'a jamais guéri, brisée en deux parties et à gauche avec seulement la moitié. Un morceau de ma paix est toujours porté disparu.
Italian
La mia signora ----- conoscano te, ovunque tu sia ora, all'interno di quel grande cosmo di stelle. Sappi che mi manchi e che ti amo ancora. Anche se è essere in pace e ballo con l'ospite dolce celeste degli angeli. Vorrei essere lì a vegliare su di voi per tutta l'eternità. Io forse essere solo fino a quando posso ancora una volta unirsi al tuo fianco Negli miglia o eoni di tempo che abbiamo che ci separa e in tutti questi anni di tempo. il mio amore non ha mai vacillato e è lo stesso che il giorno che ho incontrato la prima volta e come è stato l'ultimo giorno ho avuto con voi e lo stesso sia mai stato su quel giorno ho messo la mia anima piange ai piedi della tua tomba. il tempo passa ma il mio cuore non è mai guarito, spezzato in due parti e lasciato con solo la metà. Un pezzo della mia pace è ancora mancante.
Tagalog
Aking pambabae ----- maaaring alam nasaan ka man ngayon, sa loob na dakilang cosmos ng mga bituin. Alamin na miss ko kayo at na mahal mo pa rin. Kahit na ikaw ay mapayapa at sayawan sa mga sweet makalangit na hukbo ng mga anghel. gusto ko ako ay may sa magbantay sa iyo para sa walang hanggan. ako marahil ay nag-iisa hanggang maaari ko isang beses pa sumali sa iyong tabi Sa paglipas ng milya o aeons ng mga oras na kami ay sa pagkakahiwalay sa amin & higit sa lahat ng mga taon ng oras. mahal ko ay di pa faltered & ay ang parehong bilang ng mga araw ko unang nakilala ka at tulad ng ito ay sa na ang huling araw ko ay sa iyo at sa parehong ito kailanman ay sa araw na iyon ko inilagay ang aking kaluluwa iyak sa paanan ng iyong libingan. oras na ang lumilipas at pa ang aking puso ay di pa gumaling, nasira sa dalawang bahagi at kaliwa na may lamang ng kalahati. Ang isang piraso ng aking kapayapaan ay pa rin nawawala.
These are great, but can we have it in Italian as well please?
Gopher, if you want a better English to Italian translation, than what the Google bot provides, I suggest you do it yourself. Google may not be the best translator on line, but it is free
In-case you had not noticed I did include a Italian translation fifth one down from the original English text. The included Italian translation may be a horrid translation of the italian language, it is a bot after all and since it is not capable of putting human forethought or emotion in to something, the translations will always be a little bit lacking.
Ooops, I mised it. Must have been reading too quickly. Thanks for pointing it out.
I cannot remember the last time I was outside for more than 5 minutes...
I've just had my annual flu shot.
Sportsdude wrote:
I cannot remember the last time I was outside for more than 5 minutes...
You should make it up for it now. Before long it will be too cold to get out.
Gopher wrote:
I've just had my annual flu shot.[/DIV]
I read that as "anal flu shot".. lol Clearly someone needs to get more sleep.
Sounds like an enema filled with anti-flu stuff.
I first read that as anti-fluf stuff... but if you don't fart wouldn't you explode
orik is the nephew of pobrati
orik is a wannabeorik is trusted by
orik is one of the newest members of the synging sands
orik is not only skilled in first aid but can channel divine magic for healing
orik is the nephew of pobrati
orik is a wannabey,
Natasha wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
I cannot remember the last time I was outside for more than 5 minutes...
You should make it up for it now. Before long it will be too cold to get out.
The next time I probably will be outside is when I'm in Florida in 36hrs ish.
From this chair's point of view, the colder the better.
I've had dreams about my night 3 years ago on the night of the Iowa caucuses when it was -30 in Wyoming.
The hours of daylight are decreasing all too quickly
I got a $2/hr raise at my day job. Woot!
NICE!!!
I may have saved a job interview (nobody wants this job) at a department store. I asked for the employer to e-mail me since my phone is broken, but they called on Monday... and I just got the voice mail today.
I am scanning a lot of old photographs.
Lil Me wrote:
I got a $2/hr raise at my day job. Woot![/DIV]
Good for you!
Sportsdude wrote:
The next time I probably will be outside is when I'm in Florida in 36hrs ish.
Be careful and have fun.
From this chair's point of view, the colder the better.
This chair feels just the opposite. Warmer means good sun, healthy glow, fruity drinks, the occasional strawberry cheesecake ice cream waffle cone, BBQs and less clothes.
I've had dreams about my night 3 years ago on the night of the Iowa caucuses when it was -30 in Wyoming.
How can anyone function is such cold weather? The colder it gets the longer I want to stay in bed.
Lil Me wrote:
I got a $2/hr raise at my day job. Woot![/DIV]
Congrats!
Lil Me wrote:
I got a $2/hr raise at my day job. Woot!
AWESOME!! Glad that they are starting to see your value. :)
The North American kids haven't realized they have no future.
Man...forgetting ones password is horrible. Here I thought I could sneak up on PL and do a little stalking.
I owe a favor to a very nice MOD!!
Any prize for guessing who??
How does a cookie sound? Homemade, fresh and hot from the oven?
I think the real question is...WHAT will my favor be?
A cookie, fresh from the oven? Sounds great
As a favour you have my most hearty thanks.
Oooo and you get to claim top...
View from here is AMAZING!
*wink wink*
^ I agree [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/9.gif"]
It seems as if a "Welcome Back" Party is needed.
I wouldn't say no to that idea...
Well, let's get started.
OMG...I need to clean up a bit...too many cobwebs floating around this old account.
What to wear...THE SHOES...I NEED NEW SHOES!
Isis wrote:
OMG...I need to clean up a bit...too many cobwebs floating around this old account.
What to wear...THE SHOES...I NEED NEW SHOES!
[P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal]Just show up nude bring beer.............
Ugh...you're one of 'them'...beer drinkers...sporting the gut yet?
Nothing says 'man' like a good plump, preggers beer belly...god that makes me drool just thinking how hawt and sexy it is.
*end sarcasm*
I now have a one year old!!!
He's getting close to walking full time! He takes a few steps here and there, can stand up on his own and without support....he still prefers to crawl.
ZOMG!! PL...wow!
A one y/o AND almost walking, better put up those bumpers!
Isis wrote:
Ugh...you're one of 'them'...beer drinkers...sporting the gut yet?
Nothing says 'man' like a good plump, preggers beer belly...god that makes me drool just thinking how hawt and sexy it is.
*end sarcasm*[/DIV]
you wish you could have a real man
A friend of mine says I should apply for this internship she's doing and move to NYC.
I think I'm the only person on the planet to not totally love New York.
You're not. It's probably the place I'd least like to be.
Yeah, there are many big cities on this planet I'd rather be in than New York. Also, if I did go to NY, it would basically mean the end of Canada for me -- and that's not something I want to give up. I want to live in Canada.
I've always looked on New York as being only half a step from my idea of hell.
It's just too uniform. All giant American cities are like that and it's annoying. Also, I'm not a fan of the landscape. It's just 'the city,' but this is cool in retrospect, I guess.
My friends say I should live in Montreal.
Gopher wrote:
I've always looked on New York as being only half a step from my idea of hell.[/DIV]
Would NEVER move there
Central Park is overrated.
What's to like about the whole place?
Right, who's going to throw it in the trash can?
Done whos gonna take out the trash though... Time to get some sleep good night all.
Night Orik.
I don't know Gopher, but I think we'll be stuck with New York as 'the city' for more or less eternity due to the cultural hegemony the city inhibits.
New York has qualities of a small cities in terms of greenery and low density that most giant metropolises of its size or greater do not. And New York doesn't have the traffic issues that other cities of its size or greater.
[a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_urban_areas_by_population"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_urban_areas_by_population[/a]
Although, due to internal politics in the U.S., the mobility issues are going to ruin New York. Big cities need mass transportation links, high speed rail links or they die essentially. So when the governor of New Jersey cancels the tunnel project for NJ-NY, it sets the region back a generation.
I liked New York.
to visit.
I live in vancouver and hate going downtown. I go to burnaby and richmond for shopping.
A friend of mine only lives in downtown and never leaves it. I mock him for this, but then he counters with 'oh come on, i know you, this is where you want to live too, but can't afford it.' Of course he's right, I guess, but at the same time I find downtown to be incomplete and boring. Most of Robson, for example, should be a car free zone. The False Creek developments are a mistake, and Yaletown is comprised of a Rubbermaid aesthetic with pretentiousness.
I still believe the best places in Vancouver look 'at the postcard' rather than actually living 'in the postcard.'
The city is too expensive, which is a problem.
This post celebrates the fact that I am now only 499 behind Lise's total.
I agree with Russ about going to downtown...with a car, that is. I don't mind going there using skytrain since I work in d/t. But, I don't come here on the w/ends.
I HATE driving in Richmond...with a passion...to any stores along No.3 road.
I stay as much to Bby and NW ... downtown sucks.......sky train OK but driving no way....ditchmond......only if I have to....and as for the freeway when its finished
I'm with you about staying in Bby and NW. I also like Coquitlam and N Delta.
I only venture out to Metrotown if I absolutely HAVE to.
I work close to that shit hole of a mall................that is a place of it is only there I may go or just not buy that item
As my cabin is on a lake out in Pitt Meadows I am out that way all the time
I still like POCO and would have stayed out that way but the drive into Bby i could not do every day
I only go to Metrotown to watch movies, or to go shopping with a friend of mine, whenever she had time to hang out. I can't really shop at malls, as nothing fits, so there's no real reason to go there -- unless I want to try and walk around the place without getting lost.
I've segregated movie theatres in a bizarre way: Burrard: dates; Metrotown: friends, by myself. lol
I still cannot figure out Richmond. The place reminds me of Florida.
I noticed and realized that last year, after my friend who lived downtown moved out of the province, I lost any and all reasons to go downtown.
The same thing happened with me and the drive/main. When my group of friends moved out and away - or in some cases closer to where I lived, the area virtually fell off my radar screen.
When I'm in the states, my friends and family find it odd/weird/strange that I watch curling on a regular basis.
Tomorrow is going to suck.
Must find whatever Rip Van Wrinkle drank.
Hi SD. So where are you these days. Here or home.
Incidently, I'm with your family regarding the curling. [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif"]
I'm 'home,' but one isn't supposed to be lost when home, so I may not actually be home.
I think my home is google maps and street view + arcade fire music [a href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/arcadefire/sprawliimountainsbeyondmountains.html"]http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/arcadefire/sprawliimountainsbeyondmountains.html
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I believe I failed the math test for a position at Target during the interview process. The test had algebraic equations.
I was good at algebra until I had to show the workings out in paper. Two of us my class could only do it in our heads, but instead of encouraging this 'talent' (or whatever it was),) we were censured for it. After that both of us lost all interest in the subject. And I certainly couldn't do it in my head nowadays. Great teaching!
I'd always get C-'s (low 70s) in math. I found math to just be a bunch of numbers, and I longed for a historical text to it. If we spent just as much time studying the people behind the numbers, I probably would be better at math (in other words, teach math like you do biology).
My grades suddenly became B's mid 80s when I took geometry; I can visualize degrees and angles rather easily.
But I forgot all of the formulas in geometry, so I'm rather useless.
The main fault to my math education was imperial units. For some reason math and distance started to make sense the minute after I crossed the border and used the metric system.
Metric's a lot more logical, but I still prefer imperial.
Same here Gophie. Don't know if it's just stubbornness or what, but it won't sink in for me. To cover my embarrassment for not knowing it, I tend to over compensate by turning it into a joke. I usually ask for a kilometer of steak when I'm at the butcher, or a liter of fabric when I'm at Fabricland.
(//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Great idea, I must start doing the same.
The way you guys get confused with everything is the reason why the U.S. fails in Math. They teach us both, at the same time, on the same test even. Confusion galore.
Life is easier to count when it's in 10s than 1,238ft or whatever it is.
That's easier said, by someone who didn't learn it one way, and use that one way all their life, and then try to erase everything they learned to learn it differently. It's not about whether it's easier or harder, it's about change.
I can't imagine how that is related to why the U.S. fails in math.
In the U.S. they teach us both at the same time.
One question on a test will be in imperial, the next in metric.
It confuses the heck out of you, which doesn't create the best learning environment, and you end learning neither.
If both were taught from the beginning, it shouldn't pose too much of a problem. Similarly, it's easier to learn a second language when young, than it is later on. It has to be, or beomes second nature.
I'm going to go pour myself a meter of coffee. [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"]
I hate this time of year.
Well it didn't help me nor anyone else I knew.
This time of year is great if your local climate is predictable.
I wonder why women talk so much more than men.
Gopher wrote:
I wonder why women talk so much more than men.[/DIV]
LMAO...............tell me if you find out why
That reminds me of the type of girls I date / become good friends of mine.
I've written four Christmas cards.
Gopher wrote:
I wonder why women talk so much more than men.[/DIV]
In our relationship, MrPL talks more than me. :P
I wonder if Lise still looks in now and then.
Slugs invaded my garage. ugh.
Holy BC Liberal implosion Batman!
"He's not a nice man,"
The Kootenay East MLA said Mr. Campbell has reduced members of his caucus to tears, and recounted an incident when he was left wiping the Premier's spittle off his face after Mr. Campbell leaned close to yell at him.[/p]"Mr. Campbell is a bully whose intimidation tactics have created a government caucus and cabinet that suffers from "almost a battered-wife syndrome," said Mr. Bennett.[/p]"I'm tired of the bullshit that goes on in politics and I'm really tired of the way that Gordon Campbell thinks that he can just run on people," he said.[/p]
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Kate Middleton is said to be a commoner, does this make her common?
Dunno. The media has always called her "middle-class," even though her parents started a company in 1987 and have since become millionaires.
So I guess as a society our social class is determined by whichever one you were born into. (In that case she would be middle class but became upper-class overtime.)
Here's a thought to ponder: what if William had fallen in love with a girl at university who wasn't English nor exactly "European looking," and came from a non-Christian religious background?
It just wouldn't have happened, the palace mafia would have been on to him (and her) like a shot.
Good point. Remember Charles originally wanted to marry Camilla, but the Queen et al said no.
Just goes to show you how much of a scam the monarchy in Britain is, and how it should be abolished on grounds of human compassion.
Not to mention human dignity.
The boss at work hired a girl who is a completely useless tit.
She started as a sales rep.
Then he brought her into the office to help with admin (hey- we need all the help we can get).
We're all convinced that he's f*cking her.
Her work ethic is terrible and she's dumb like dirt.
But...as long as she answers the phone and handles all the personal assistant tasks for the boss, that helps out all the rest of us!
Tell us how you REALLY feel about her LM!
At least like you say, she runs interference with the boss.
We are still on our way to Ghana.. with the difference now we will only be there for about 24 hours instead of the two weeks we had originally been told.
What sort of things do you usually bring backl from your far-flung journeys, Russ?
Haha Lil Me. hilarious. (not really, but really).
Thanksgiving has been moved from the one-room school house to the pub due to ice and sleet (we had tornadoes last night, so the weather is being psychotic).
Gopher wrote:
<DIV>What sort of things do you usually bring backl from your far-flung journeys, Russ?</DIV>
Depends where I am at Gopher.
In Las Palmas, we rented a car and drove around the outside to some of the bigger cities, then drove inland along a route that took us past some really neat church's. I bought some towels, coffee mugs, bracelets and other small stuff with the names of the island and some towns there.
In africa if I get a chance, I will buy small carvings and such that I can give away or keep if they tickle my fancy. I have this habit of buying masks and paintings as well. I have about 20 paintings from various places around africa.
I try to get things that have meaning to the places where they are from, but sometimes, its all teh same junk in the different african countries.
I also tend to keep some bottle caps and labels from beer that I have had in some of the places. I can never seem to put them all in the same place when Im at home so theres lots all over. SS likes this organizational skill of mine.
After all these years, my hair has started to thin.
Our lil guy is officially walking now...no more crawling. Now I have one more person to buy shoes for! :)
You'll enjoy that, purelife.
I'm new here and this thread looks like the ideal topic for me. :)
So tell me, am I gonna like it here?
Tatertot wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]I'm new here and this thread looks like the ideal topic for me. :)[/div]So tell me, am I gonna like it here?
Maybe. Depends on what you're looking for. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
Good question. Guess I'm looking for a forum that's kind of psycho-free. This one seems to have lots of nice people, although a few more flying pigs than I'm used to. :)
We're relatively pshyco free.
The pig is the mascot for ill-gotten karma. I'll give you a properly earned karma point. [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"]
This is so exciting - I'm a member for less than 24 hours and I have a karma point! I have a good feeling about this.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/2.gif)
You've tripled your karma in record time. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/3.gif)
OMG at this rate I'm gonna be reborn as Angelina Jolie! [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/11.gif"]
Have you noticed any changes yet?
Well, I suddenly have an overwhelming desire to adopt a dozen children. Does that count? On the downside, I found a hair on my chin this morning so maybe I'm turning into Brad Pitt instead. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif)
Well, if you don't need to shave yet, there's no real problem.
Tatertot wrote:
<DIV>Well, I suddenly have an overwhelming desire to adopt a dozen children. Does that count? On the downside, I found a hair on my chin this morning so maybe I'm turning into Brad Pitt instead. <IMG src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif" border=0> </DIV>
Ha!
Welcome to DS Tatertot.
Not as busy as many other sites, but its a bit of a niche.
This place has its ups and downs.. its a bit slow currently.
Most of us tend to randomly post and catch up time to time.
Speaking of which.. wheres SD?
Ok...so I'm slightly excited...like a puppy...ready to pee on the carpet.
I get my new game in a few days...WOOT!!
Be sure you have an empty bladder for its arrival.
Or wear a diaper.
Or both, just in case.
lol.. and dont drink anything after midnight.
cracks open a can of diet twist.
sits back and relaxes.
Isis wrote:
<DIV>Ok...so I'm slightly excited...like a puppy...ready to pee on the carpet.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I get my new game in a few days...WOOT!!</DIV>
What game?
I admit, I havent bought any new ones in a while. Come to think of it.. I havent touched my game console in a while either.. always using my laptop now.
Russ wrote:
What game?
I admit, I havent bought any new ones in a while. Come to think of it.. I havent touched my game console in a while either.. always using my laptop now.
Same here.
LOL,
Yeah I feel kinda bad about that in a way. When I travel its my form of entertainment all in one. Games, newspaper, tv.. etc.
I bought an XBox when it first came out and went and bought a ton of games. My friends played them more than I did, which was mostly when all of us were together having a few. Now with them almost never coming over anymore, it sits there under an inch of dust.
Shh...don't tell anyone...
I'm waiting for Cataclysm, the next World of Warcraft expansion :P
My first Christmas card arrived this morning.
Russ wrote:
LOL,
Yeah I feel kinda bad about that in a way. When I travel its my form of entertainment all in one. Games, newspaper, tv.. etc.
I never take my laptop with me when I travel. It's a rule of mine. I'd rather use that time to enjoy the company of those around me. That sounds totally lame (LOL) but it's very true :)
I bought an XBox when it first came out and went and bought a ton of games. My friends played them more than I did, which was mostly when all of us were together having a few. Now with them almost never coming over anymore, it sits there under an inch of dust.
The only time my game system gets used is when my younger cousins come over. Which is almost every Saturday now... lol
Russ wrote:
Speaking of which.. wheres SD?
I'm currently in a cave without a flashlight. They apparently call this cave academic research, but there's a computer here, and it only allows me to talk to various 'bosses'. fun times.
According to news reports, students protesting in London found Charles and Camilla's car and started kicking it. The couple got away and proceeded to their evening of eating cake.
And here it is:
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2rxbtdc.jpg)
[img style="width: 519px; height: 362px;" src="http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2010/12/9/1291929226442/Students-demonstrate-agai-002.jpg"]
[img style="width: 556px; height: 386px;" src="http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2010/12/9/1291929225010/Students-demonstrate-agai-001.jpg"].
The sign in the background couldn't be more appropriate.
Im still confused as to what happened with this whole students protesting and vandalizing their car.
Did the students know whose car it was?
Uncertain, but I imagine they must have had a pretty good idea.
There's video that shows they did not know until the end, which is when the kids started shouting "off with their heads."
It's effing snowing here and I'm tired of it *sigh*
Natasha wrote:
It's effing snowing here and I'm tired of it *sigh*[/DIV]
Where are you at again, Natasha? Are you in Ontario?
I am putting up my Christmas cards.
I'm still struggling to write letters attached to the Christmas cards. This struggle for words is quite shocking, but I think it may be due to never receiving a reply in return.
purelife wrote:
Natasha wrote:
It's effing snowing here and I'm tired of it *sigh*[/DIV]
Where are you at again, Natasha? Are you in Ontario? [/DIV]
No, I'm in The States.
Sportsdude wrote:
I'm still struggling to write letters attached to the Christmas cards. This struggle for words is quite shocking, but I think it may be due to never receiving a reply in return.
Wow, you actually write letters with your cards? I never write letters with my cards. This year, I'm not even giving cards. I was just too busy to fool with it.
Natasha wrote:
Wow, you actually write letters with your cards? I never write letters with my cards. This year, I'm not even giving cards. I was just too busy to fool with it.
It's my calling card I suppose. I usually write between one (front to back) and a half pages before I think I'm getting on too long. If I think something is memorable and needs mentioning, I'll add it to the postscript.
[/p]I'm quite comfortable with sending a friend a novel as a letter, but I've found there's very few people out there who could respond to such a volume. (They want to, but they don't know where to start.) In knowing this, I know they won't respond back (even if I wrote a few sentences, they wouldn't respond. It's just who they are I guess). In the end I write to please myself and the audience. I'm pretty good at judging what makes my friends go aww/rolling on the floor laughing and what not. You've got to know your audience, I guess.
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I try to write a fairly long letter with all my cards, but this year - apart from three or four instances - I've just written notes inside them.
Sportsdude wrote:
Natasha wrote:
Wow, you actually write letters with your cards? I never write letters with my cards. This year, I'm not even giving cards. I was just too busy to fool with it.
It's my calling card I suppose. I usually write between one (front to back) and a half pages before I think I'm getting on too long. If I think something is memorable and needs mentioning, I'll add it to the postscript.
I'm quite comfortable with sending a friend a novel as a letter, but I've found there's very few people out there who could respond to such a volume. (They want to, but they don't know where to start.) In knowing this, I know they won't respond back (even if I wrote a few sentences, they wouldn't respond. It's just who they are I guess). In the end I write to please myself and the audience. I'm pretty good at judging what makes my friends go aww/rolling on the floor laughing and what not. You've got to know your audience, I guess.
Do they call you, text you, email you to say thank you at least? How could they not respond after you took all that time and effort for them? I would feel guilty if I didn't send a little something to say "thank you".
Natasha wrote:
Do they call you, text you, email you to say thank you at least? How could they not respond after you took all that time and effort for them? I would feel guilty if I didn't send a little something to say "thank you".
Depends. Their responses will go down a couple ways:
1) "thanks." - one word facebook message (followed by no response via message after the initial contact). Reeks of "this message was too difficult for me to write."
2) the random msn/skype chat of "hey, I got your card --- thanks."
3) nothing
4) reply via facebook that ignores the questions and stuff within the said card. This option falls under the "I lack empathy and cannot stomach thoughts that do not reside outside the realm of the foreign policy implications of African mines in the Congo."
I'm expecting two of the people to pick option 3, while one person will take option 2 and option 4.
My generation usually avoids talking and conversations at all costs; it just involves too much effort and commitment.
I don't like winter.
I hope the snow has cleared up in your area since you last posted, Natasha. I've heard of the snow dump in the States.....I think it was Seattle but can't remember....
I like writing letters too! :) Though, I find that my hand writing is getting messier by the year. It used to be so neat!! Now, it's hardly legible. :P I also like to personalize any cards that I give out. Instead of saying the usual "Happy Birthday" or "Merry Christmas," I'll write something personal to remind them how important they are to me, etc....something sappy, uhm, from the heart. :)
My gas fire has given up the ghost and my computer's been down for about three hours - until now.
purelife wrote:
I hope the snow has cleared up in your area since you last posted, Natasha. I've heard of the snow dump in the States.....I think it was Seattle but can't remember....
I like writing letters too! :) Though, I find that my hand writing is getting messier by the year. It used to be so neat!! Now, it's hardly legible. :P I also like to personalize any cards that I give out. Instead of saying the usual "Happy Birthday" or "Merry Christmas," I'll write something personal to remind them how important they are to me, etc....something sappy, uhm, from the heart. :)
Hope so.. Im flying through seattle in about two days. Scare Canada wont issue me a transfer boarding card either online. grr.
See you all again after the big day.
Everyone has gone home and I'm stuck cleaning my house from ceiling to floor... again. Oh well, having everyone over was fun and well needed :)
I shall start answering all my letters next year.
A couple days down on the farm turned into nearly a week, as my cousin was named mvp of a rather major basketball tournament. totally surreal.
I got electricuted today. Took about 3-4 hours for my body to get back to normal again.
Natasha wrote:
I got electricuted today. Took about 3-4 hours for my body to get back to normal again.[/DIV]
How you end up doing that ?? Hope you are OK
Hope you are ok natasha.. shocks arent fun.
Well, besides doing baby stuff, busy busy cleaning and reorganizing the house. The Jam Closet, the LAundry Room (found some interesting stuff behind and jammed in places), Shelving in the master bedroom. Have a dresser drawer unit for the kids room.
I have four more places to organize.. keep running out of time!
I was totally over it the next day Russ.
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
I got electricuted today. Took about 3-4 hours for my body to get back to normal again.[/DIV]
How you end up doing that ?? Hope you are OK
Oh yeah, Im fine. It took a little longer to get over it than I assumed it was. I thought I would be able to shake it off in a few minutes like when a person gets shocked. This wasn't a shock... I was full on electrocuted. I could actually hear the buzz and feel the bolt through my entire body. One of my fingers turned black, my hands were shaking, my legs were weak, my heart was racing fast and pounding hard, I was sweating, my joints locked up, my ears felt like they needed to pop, my head was hurting, I ws sick to my stomach and I felt like I had googly eyes :( It was horrible. I guess I should have went to the hospital but I was home alone and by the time I got my bearings back I was starting to feel better so I decided to sit around for a bit and wait for the symptoms to subside.
It took about 3-4hrs before I felt well enough to continue on with my day. The following day I was all better :)
As for how it happened, I was scrubbing my kitchen walls, there were suds everywhere, one hand was wet, the other hand was on the metal part of my stove, then the wet hand accidentally touched the outlet.
Sounds like you needed Doctor DDD
Oh my goodness Natasha...what a scare! I'm so glad you are ok and recovered well the next day.
Can you now read men's mind to know what men want? ;)
Natasha wrote:
<P><STRONG>I was totally over it the next day Russ. </STRONG></P> <P>DDD wrote:<BR>Natasha wrote:<BR></P> <DIV>I got electricuted today. Took about 3-4 hours for my body to get back to normal again.</DIV><BR> <DIV>How you end up doing that ?? Hope you are OK</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG>Oh yeah, Im fine. It took a little longer to get over it than I assumed it was. I thought I would be able to shake it off in a few minutes like when a person gets shocked. This wasn't a shock... I was full on electrocuted. I could actually hear the buzz and feel the bolt through my entire body. One of my fingers turned black, my hands were shaking, my legs were weak, my heart was racing fast and pounding hard, I was sweating, my joints locked up, my ears felt like they needed to pop, my head was hurting, I ws sick to my stomach and I felt like I had googly eyes :( It was horrible. I guess I should have went to the hospital but I was home alone and by the time I got my bearings back I was starting to feel better so I decided to sit around for a bit and wait for the symptoms to subside. </STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG>It took about 3-4hrs before I felt well enough to continue on with my day. The following day I was all better :)</STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG>As for how it happened, I was scrubbing my kitchen walls, there were suds everywhere, one hand was wet, the other hand was on the metal part of my stove, then the wet hand accidentally touched the outlet. </STRONG></DIV><BR> <DIV></DIV>
The Stove Outlet? The one behind the stove?Thats 220V, you ARE lucky. Most stove outlets are 15A.. at 220V it doesnt take a lot to kill you.
purelife wrote:
Oh my goodness Natasha...what a scare! I'm so glad you are ok and recovered well the next day.
Can you now read men's mind to know what men want? ;)
It was very scary. It took me two days before I was brave enough to continue scrubbing the walls again. I'm completely over the scare, the shock and my walls are beautiful are super clean again :)
lol.. if they all think like DDD, women already know what men want :D
Yes, Russ.. it was the stove outlet. I know I didn't touch the outlet full on with my entire hand.. or at least it didn't feel that way. But I know I at least grazed it with my fingers. Either way, I learned my lesson... be more careful!
Oh yes please be more careful Natasha.. I am glad to know you are all right.. but maybe rubber gloves in the future and perhaps a scrub brush with a long wooden handle to keep you from getting ur hands to close to the power outlets again..
you were very lucky Natasha I hate to think what would of happened had you manged to make a fully grounded circuit for the electricity to course through.. If you had made a complete circuit what would of happened is we would probably never have learned of the incident & some one would of found a bacon crisped corpse instead..
Electrocution is a most horrible way to die.I have had a similar incident when just a young lad but it was with the tv. I to was very fortunate to not have made a complete circuit had i done so i would never have lived past 9 or 10 years of age which is when it happened to me. left arm a pair of pliers and a frayed cord and changing the tv channel and zappp.. i sat down hard screaming at my little brother thinking he had done it.. scared the hell out of him and my foster mum.. not to mention myself...
we got a new second hand tv shortly after and I think it was a big old 27 inch color one in the stereo cabinet ones with phonograph am fm stereo as well had a 8 track talk about one of you all in one home entertainment units.. no remote control you still had to change the channel by hand but at least you didn't have to use any pliers to change the channel on this one...
Some mighty close calls of late.. May no more happen to any one else.. be safe every one
may we all be safe from harm to health or wealth in what will hopefully be a happy new year
God bless you all, Bless you all in all things & in all ways. blessings for today, for tomorrow and for tomorrows, tomorrow.
Orik wrote:
Oh yes please be more careful Natasha.. I am glad to know you are all right.. but maybe rubber gloves in the future and perhaps a scrub brush with a long wooden handle to keep you from getting ur hands to close to the power outlets again..
I like the wooden handled brush suggestion. Never thought of that. Would it really clean just as good though? I usually use soft scrub cleaner and a sponge with a rough side to it. I figure this is the only way I can put some serious elbow grease into it :) What about vinyl gloves? I have some of those, would those work ok?
you were very lucky Natasha I hate to think what would of happened had you manged to make a fully grounded circuit for the electricity to course through.. If you had made a complete circuit what would of happened is we would probably never have learned of the incident & some one would of found a bacon crisped corpse instead..
You know I've actually wondered how anyone would find out if something bad happened to any of us.
I to was very fortunate to not have made a complete circuit had i done so i would never have lived past 9 or 10 years of age which is when it happened to me. left arm a pair of pliers and a frayed cord and changing the tv channel and zappp.
Oh my gosh, that's aweful! How bad were your injuries? Were you rushed to the hospital? How long did it take you to fully recover?
may we all be safe from harm to health or wealth in what will hopefully be a happy new year
God bless you all, Bless you all in all things & in all ways. blessings for today, for tomorrow and for tomorrows, tomorrow.
^ very sweet. Same to you, Orik :)
I was to young to know just how serious the incident actually was, but everything turned out just fine besides having some numbness in my hands and arms for a short period of time I had no visible external injuries... Mostly just a small shock it was over and done with in like 2 seconds, As I said
I was really lucky. There was no trips to the Dr. office or hospital that I can remember so I must assume none were needed, I was just fine, I had no clue what had happened to me
I think my foster parents were a little bit worried but me I went about as usual no concerns about things at all. I went right back to my daily play routine though I did stay away from my little brother for a bit, I still thought he was at fault..
Orik wrote:
I was to young to know just how serious the incident actually was, but everything turned out just fine besides having some numbness in my hands and arms for a short period of time I had no visible external injuries... Mostly just a small shock it was over and done with in like 2 seconds, As I said
I was really lucky. There was no trips to the Dr. office or hospital that I can remember so I must assume none were needed, I was just fine, I had no clue what had happened to me
I think my foster parents were a little bit worried but me I went about as usual no concerns about things at all. I went right back to my daily play routine though I did stay away from my little brother for a bit, I still thought he was at fault..
LOL
Well I'm glad you were ok, Orik. We take so much for granted that we forget it can take a small incident to change lives forever.
The results from my blood pressure test this morning were unbelieveably good.
^ Congrats Gophie :)
lol.. if they all think like DDD, women already know what men want :D
Gee thanks it's not all about what I want it is about my needs [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif"][/DIV]
Winter is gradually grinding me down.
DDD wrote:
lol.. if they all think like DDD, women already know what men want :D
Gee thanks it's not all about what I want it is about my needs [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif"][/DIV][/DIV]
What you need is a swift kick to rear end ;)
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
lol.. if they all think like DDD, women already know what men want :D
Gee thanks it's not all about what I want it is about my needs [img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif"][/DIV][/DIV]
What you need is a swift kick to rear end ;)[/DIV]
Could add that to my needs..............all night long
people are trying to get me to move to either France or Denmark.
Well, Denmark might be the most comfortable, but I think France would be the more interesting....Cairo might be a good alternative too.
I've just seen the first gnats of the year.
Purolator sucks rotten eggs.. they can not find there way out of a paper bag if you stuffed them in one..
I'm looking forward to my date tomorrow night :)
That's far too interesting to post in this thread, however if you tell us all the details we'll forgive you.
Just finished my movie night with Wim Wenders Faraway, So Close!
So tell us how that date went..
that tidbit of news is just to interesting of a bit of news not to share..
Agreed!
The date went great! Great food, great jazz band, great view from the hotel and the best company a girl could ever ask for :)
Natasha wrote:
The date went great! Great food, great jazz band, great view from the hotel and the best company a girl could ever ask for :)
....
DDD?
She said best company Gopher not the worst company a girl could ask for and every one knows DDD is the worst company
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I'm still on an American-Canadian immigrant proud pain high from Arcade Fire winning.
Well, trying to catch up on all the threads I have missed. My blue new posts icon isnt coming up anymore? Is this normal?
Back on the ship finally after visa issues. Finally got a few full nights sleep. Already missing SS and Keira however.
Gopher wrote:
Natasha wrote:
The date went great! Great food, great jazz band, great view from the hotel and the best company a girl could ever ask for :)
....
DDD?
I learn new things as I get older and of the things I've learned is.... some things are better left unsaid :)
LOL @ Orik. DDD can be good company as long as his hormones don't take over ;)
so... an angry education minister turned radio host is premier... this is so going to last...
I wonder what it's be like to spend some time in Finland in the summer.
Sportsdude wrote:
so... an angry education minister turned radio host is premier... this is so going to last...
LOL.................WTF where they thinking
No idea, but I don't see it ending well. She only had one sitting MLA support her during the campaign.
Be prepared to hear/see/read every policy announcement invoking families, though. It's the only thing she said during the campaign. "We're going to fix the x policy by putting families first." Except when she was Education Minister she slashed funding and closed schools, so who knows.
Anyway, it'll become a running punch line.
I don't care what anyone thinks.
Gopher wrote:
I don't care what anyone thinks.[/DIV]
I use to be that way now I do care but only people that matter to me
Maybe I'd better try that instead.
DDD wrote:
Gopher wrote:
I don't care what anyone thinks.[/DIV]
I use to be that way now I do care but only people that matter to me[/DIV]
Same here.
I've got a bad cold.
Get better soon, Gophie
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Hi everybody. Yes I'm still alive.
Hope you're feeling better Gophie.
Still sneezing and blowing my nose.
Nice to see you again, PC.
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I've just had my hair cut - and now I'm going to wash all the bits out of it.
P.C. wrote:
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Hi everybody. Yes I'm still alive.
Good to know you are still walking among the living. lol
Same thing goes for you, SD.lol
Thanks. It's been a rough couple of months or so.
I've been looking for a new summer jacket and just found one - in my wardrobe. I bought it last year and the weather cooled down straight away without my getting a chance to wear it.
What will you do with the money you just saved, Gophie? :)
Our lil munchkin sounds like a parrot when he says another new word "cracker!"
purelife wrote:
What will you do with the money you just saved, Gophie? :)
Our lil munchkin sounds like a parrot when he says another new word "cracker!"[/DIV]
a) Spend it on something else
b) How many words can he say now?
Hi Gophie!
He can't say many words, so far: blanket (but he pronounces it as "branket"), doggie, car, dadda/daddy and then cracker.
Sometimes, I think he can say "what's that?" in his own way and a few other phrases but they aren't very clear.
His all time favorite thing is barking when he sees or hears a dog. He'll say "woof" "woof."
He does understand more and more everyday.
Heading to Toronto in 2wks to take a French Lit test, but I'm taking my sister along! :) She hasn't been to Canada since we went to Niagara Falls on my birthday in '99.
She might have to drive from Windsor to Toronto, though. I'll probably be crying with joy in being "home" for a weekend.
I'm tearing up just thinking about it, actually.
Sis has no idea what poutine is, but she saw pictures of the CN Tower and found the elevator up it to be rather frightening. haha
I can't download my photos from my phone to the computer.
Gopher wrote:
I can't download my photos from my phone to the computer.[/DIV]
I have never figured that one out.......so do not use the cell for that
Managed it! I got up super-early this morning to work it out.
My desk at work got switched around so that I no longer have my back against the team.
I don't get to look out the window anymore. :(
I'm starting to like my cozy lil corner.....
Had friends and family over for dinner last night. Did a lot of cooking. Some of the people were late but everyone eventually showed up, everything got eaten and we all a good time.
I am in love with life.
i am not ^
I am disappointed in today's weather (so far).
Natasha wrote:
Had friends and family over for dinner last night. Did a lot of cooking. Some of the people were late but everyone eventually showed up, everything got eaten and we all a good time.
Isn't that just the best thing??!! To have friends/family over enjoying good food and each other's company?!!
I love cooking and having company over. Whenever I have an idea of something new to make, I invite my guinea pig family to try my food. :)
Gopher wrote:
I am in love with life.[/DIV]
Good to hear that retirement life is treating you well, Gophie. :)
purelife wrote:
Gopher wrote:
I am in love with life.[/DIV]
Good to hear that retirement life is treating you well, Gophie. :)
You can't beat it PL, it's all you dreamed it would be like - and much more.
It snowed in Toronto. LOL
Good fun, though.
What day was that, SD?
Monday.
The weather for the past week (for me) has been:
Thursday: hot, sunny
Friday: cool, cloudy.
Saturday: heavy rain, flooding, wind, cold
Sunday: rain, snow, wind, cold
Monday: wind, snow, cold; warm and rain
Tuesday: heavy rain, hail, tornadoes, heat
Wednesday: rain, mild
Thursday: rain, hot
Friday: heavy rain, hail, and record breaking tornadoes, complete destruction of communities, war zone.
Saturday: rain, cool
Jesus.
I am thinking of Finland.
Holy moly's! That's terrible weather!! I bet you miss Vancouver weather....
This is my contribution to this thread:
Today, I left my umbrella at home on purpose,
It's raining.
I'll brave the elements. :)
It makes a great change to be here at the same time as someone else.
It sure does! Hiya Gophie!! :)
Hiya, Purelife...nice to see that there are still some of the 'old' ones around. I wonder what happened to Lise.
I am just a newbeeeeeeeeee
I've treated myself to a new camera
Hello!! Just popping by.... incredible to see this forum still going. Amazing. And what a surprise to see Gophie asking about Lise. Lol. Am alive and well. I miss you all but I don't have time to visit this forum. Busy, busy, busy! Life is good!
Is anyone still there? PC? purelife? Sportsdude? Gopher? I miss you guys. Hope all is well with you all and life is keeping you well.
I've entered a completely different world in the hourly wage-labourer field.
HI LISE!!!! :))))
Great to see you again Lise, drop in more often.................and Sportsdude, my sympathies!
Oh you have no idea, but it's Orwell's Paris and London-esque. I'm the only worker with health insurance, etc.
That figures.
Having a procedure done tomorrow and am terrified! Am considering taking a valium beforehand...to help ease my nerves but I've never taken them before so I'm not sure how it will affect me. Do I go in trying to keep myself under control or do I go in under the influence? One way I'll be aware of my surroundings 100% but might totally freak out and leave (without having the procedure done). The other way, I'm not 100% aware but I can make it through the procedure. *sigh* decisions decisions.... why can't I just temporarily grow a set of balls and be done with it :(
Oh well... wish me luck.
Natasha wrote:
Having a procedure done tomorrow and am terrified! Am considering taking a valium beforehand...to help ease my nerves but I've never taken them before so I'm not sure how it will affect me. Do I go in trying to keep myself under control or do I go in under the influence? One way I'll be aware of my surroundings 100% but might totally freak out and leave (without having the procedure done). The other way, I'm not 100% aware but I can make it through the procedure. *sigh* decisions decisions.... why can't I just temporarily grow a set of balls and be done with it :(
Oh well... wish me luck.[/DIV]
Good Luck
as for the rest the Doc should be the one giving out the drugs not you just so he knows what you have taken.....IMO
Prayers, well wishes and good thoughts are with you you from this side.. Be at peace Natasha I am sure all will go well without a a single problem, things may take a little longer than normal Since most Doctors offices, Hospitals and Dentists seem to do things at there own time which usually leave's us nervous folks pacing back and forth chewing our fingernails down to the quick...
I do not know about you Natasha but if you have a friend to drive you to your procedure and to pick you up afterwards you may want to take the Valium Like I did, I opt to take the Valium before hand...
It depends on the Valium Type taken for how much it will sedate you and how much of a calming effect it will have. If I were you I would call the Doctor or Dentist and ask them about taking some form of Valium before the procedure if you are that nervous.
I tend to like Ativan which seems to be the best for me i find that it takes the edge off but it leaves me fully functional just more relaxed and a bit slower on the reflexes. I take a 2 milligram dosage of Ativan before having my teeth worked on, it looks like a small dosage but it is plenty powerful because it works fine for me.
Others may need to take a smaller or larger dosage depending on there fear levels and how much sedation is needed to settle that persons nerves. Since I am very claustrophobic about being confined and those dentist chairs makes me feel very confined.
I take some Ativan before hand since it relaxes me enough, that I am not going to remove the dentists fingers by accident. So far in the past 10 years of taking the Valium prior to my dental work being done, has worked just fine, the dentist kept all there fingers & I never freaked out at the dentists office.
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Before taking any sort of medication discuss it before hand with your Dentist or Physician that way you and your Dentist or Physician are fully aware of any potential side effects.
[span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(192, 0, 0);"]Warning![/span]
Taking Medication without your dentists or physician approval before hand could have serious interactions to other medications which could be life threatening. Mixing medications can have adverse side effects & risks..
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
Having a procedure done tomorrow and am terrified! Am considering taking a valium beforehand...to help ease my nerves but I've never taken them before so I'm not sure how it will affect me. Do I go in trying to keep myself under control or do I go in under the influence? One way I'll be aware of my surroundings 100% but might totally freak out and leave (without having the procedure done). The other way, I'm not 100% aware but I can make it through the procedure. *sigh* decisions decisions.... why can't I just temporarily grow a set of balls and be done with it :(
Oh well... wish me luck.[/DIV]
Good Luck
as for the rest the Doc should be the one giving out the drugs not you just so he knows what you have taken.....IMO[/DIV]
My regular phyisican DID give me the drugs. It's not like I just walked outside and bought the pills illegally. My reg Dr couldn't give me a more normal type of drug like Paxil to ease my nerves because medications like that can take up to 4wks to fully kick in. I just need something for the day of the procedure so I was prescribed the lowest dose of Valium possible. Again, by my regular Dr whom I've been seeing for years. I'm totally odd about taking medication of any sort... even over the counter drugs like Tylenol. I'm worse about taking NEW medications in general. If I can avoid them, I will. The procedure isn't something I can slim my way out of..not if I wanna avoid getting cancer. I just hope and pray I can stay strong enough nerve wise to follow through with it....preferably without the Valium. I think I'm not going to take them, just take them with me....just in case.
Orik wrote:
Prayers, well wishes and good thoughts are with you you from this side.. Be at peace Natasha I am sure all will go well without a a single problem, things may take a little longer than normal Since most Doctors offices, Hospitals and Dentists seem to do things at there own time which usually leave's us nervous folks pacing back and forth chewing our fingernails down to the quick...
Thank you, Orik. Yeah, my fingernails are almost gone and it's not even the day of the procedure yet. I haven't bitten my fingernails in over 10yrs. After tomorrow I can let them grow back again :)
I do not know about you Natasha but if you have a friend to drive you to your procedure and to pick you up afterwards you may want to take the Valium Like I did, I opt to take the Valium before hand...
I do have a friend going with me.... Valium or not. I'm too scared to go alone. They are even going to be in the room with me holding my hand.
It depends on the Valium Type taken for how much it will sedate you and how much of a calming effect it will have. If I were you I would call the Doctor or Dentist and ask them about taking some form of Valium before the procedure if you are that nervous.
It's only a .5mg Valium. So it's not too bad. My Dr told me it would make me loopy and loose. She said I should take as soon as I get to the clinic this way by the time I get called back, the medicine would have kicked in. She also said I should be certain to tell my other Dr I have taken it. But as I told D, I'm soooo worrysome when it comes to taking new meds. I hate the idea of trying something new while having something important done to me.
I tend to like Ativan which seems to be the best for me i find that it takes the edge off but it leaves me fully functional just more relaxed and a bit slower on the reflexes. I take a 2 milligram dosage of Ativan before having my teeth worked on, it looks like a small dosage but it is plenty powerful because it works fine for me.
I've never taken Ativan either. When I have dental work done I usually don't take anything beforehand. I get the normal numbing medication and my dentist will give me Loratabs afterwards...which I never take. That would be a new medication for me so I try to deal with the pain on my own. Most of the time, I just pass out from sheer tiredness after being in all the pain. Once I wake up, I'm fine.
Others may need to take a smaller or larger dosage depending on there fear levels and how much sedation is needed to settle that persons nerves. Since I am very claustrophobic about being confined and those dentist chairs makes me feel very confined.
I totally know how you feel. I hate being in closed room. A Drs office room is even worse! Some times I open up the door, I'll stand in the doorway or go the restroom just so I walk and be somewhere other than that small room. I downloaded games on my cell phone too. That helps occupy my mind. I'll send texts, anything to do keep me from noticing how small the room is...the people talking outside...everyone ELSE comming and going. Whenn I went for my first procedure I was back there almost 1.5hrs. And what really sucks is that particular Dr doesn't allow cell phones to be on *sigh* that only makes it harder for me to keep myself calm. Meditation and deep breathing helps alot but honestly after being closed off from everyone in a small room for 1.5hrs...I just wanna get out of there! Plus my procedure isn't a normal thing like dental can be soooo I'm scared of what could happen.. especially afterwards, you know, uncontrolled bleeding, infection..that type of thing.
I take some Ativan before hand since it relaxes me enough, that I am not going to remove the dentists fingers by accident.
lol I think some denists deserve it.
So far in the past 10 years of taking the Valium prior to my dental work being done, has worked just fine, the dentist kept all there fingers & I never freaked out at the dentists office.
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^that worries me too...lol I guess I'll decide tomorrow what route to take. Either way I pray the out come will be a blessing.
Thanks Orik :)
I've found that Ativan works far faster than Valium.
I wish you a smooth recovery, Natasha. It's never easy entering the surgery room knowing what you're up for. I hope you can stay calm before they knock you right out.....I know...easier said than done. *hugz*
I wonder why almost everything (apart from making mistakes) is easier said than done?
I hate all pills and avoid them ............
Hope it went well Tasha
I've seen eleven squirrels this morning.
Gopher wrote:
I've seen eleven squirrels this morning.
What no gophers
None at all!
I am going to be single again me thinks
Thanks everyone :)
So here's what happened. As I was getting ready to go to my appt my daughters school called. I had to go pick her up cause she came down with the stomach virus. Had to reschedule my appt so I could stay home and take care of my babygirl. I'm relieved I had a good excuse to reschedule but I hate it was done at my daughters expense. Next scheduled date... June 21 *sigh* may the days go by slowly.
purelife wrote:
I wish you a smooth recovery, Natasha. It's never easy entering the surgery room knowing what you're up for. I hope you can stay calm before they knock you right out.....I know...easier said than done. *hugz* I wont be knocked out. The Dr told me the procedure will be similar to the biopsy as far as numbing and pain. Which means they will give me some numbing agent but I'll still be in pain. The level of pain will be simiar to the pain I endured during my biopsy. On a scale of 1-10 the level of pain was a 7 sometimes an 8. The suffering lasted about 10 minutes with the biposy. The next procedure it will last about 20 minutes. I'm sooo NOT looking forward to it :( all I can do is know my options, rely on everyones prayers and well wishes, and keep positive thoughts afterall it's better to deal with this now than fight cancer later.... that's what I keep telling myself anyway.
DDD wrote:
I hate all pills and avoid them ............
It's really best to do so (if that's possible). IMO pills fix one thing but screw up something else.
Gopher wrote:
None at all![/DIV]
I saw one!
And he talks... well IDK if he talks but he types ;) He's a talented Gopher :)
I wonder why I have to see the doctor at 9.22 next Wednesday, instead of 9.20 or 9.25?
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
I hate all pills and avoid them ............
It's really best to do so (if that's possible). IMO pills fix one thing but screw up something else.
Agree 100%
I wonder why there is so much heartbreaking potential to be found in beautiful days.
I Just Got a second Hand LCD Native Resolution of 1280X1024. @ 75 Hrz the Monitor was Made in 2004 it has a 450/1 Contrast Ratio.. whatever the hell that means.. I must say this LCD is leaps and bounds over the old Samsung Syncmaster I was using. The amount of screen space I now have is fantastic. After years of suffering through cramped looking pages dealing with text often to small & hard to read that I had to increase it so much that the web pages had to be scrolled from left to right then up and down just to read the full text.
This text is clear and easy to read, I am no longer squinting getting headaches or sore eyes & this has only been a 24 hours since I made this spur of the moment purchase. I so love the additional screen space I now have. Just being able to read web pages better with out sore eyes was worth the 57 dollar expense. This monitor is such a pleasure. I never realized just how much, I hated that older monitor until I got this older model upgrade.
I never knew just how much scrolling I was doing on the old 1024X768 before.. This monitor looks & loads way better. Best of all no dead or stuck pixels. This monitor is leaps and bounds better that the old one.. I will have to save up and buy another of these monitors from .. for now the Samsung has been down graded to use as a secondary monitor..
I am going to have to watch some movies or tv shows to really enjoy this monitor.. It is not widescreen but it does have the DVI connection I still can not afford a good TV/Monitor With HDMI second hand this monitor still cost me a fair dollar.. I am really starting to like My New to me Benq FP937S AKA the Q9T3 aka the T903 this 17 inch/19 inch monitor it seems to have a few varying specs on it. depending on whether it is measured by the Americans or the Canadian ways one measures diagonal corner to corner and the other measures along from the top to bottom & from side to side
I just can not seem to find the exact same name, specs or screen size in any one place for this nice monitor.. I have found so much info with many variations with sites saying that it was built in 2008.. but the Benq tag says it was made in October of 2004. All I can say is that Reboot Computers rocks it is a great place for finding second hand & refurbished computer related equipment for rock bottom prices. If you are poor this is the place to go to when you need to make those dolalrs stretch further.. best part is they have loads of volunteers and often times there is available positions. If you need to learn stuff about PC's from programing to building them repairing them refurbishing them & right down to recycling them for scrap
If you go to Reboot Computers & work as a volunteer with them, you can learn all about pc's and you will also get a great discount on stuff & sometimes you even can get stuff for free.
I've just had my blood test.
Did you survive the vampires, Goph?
Hmmm...I think I have a lab requisition for one of those. Somewhere. It was issued in Oct 2010?
*skulks away embarassed*
Started a free month trial of Netflix. I think it's great so far! Heckyl, Jeckyl and I watched Babe the Sheep Pig (old fave) on the xBox last night.
It's never too late to wonder if you've fallen in love.[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/9.gif"]
Gopher wrote:
It's never too late to wonder if you've fallen in love.[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/9.gif"][/DIV]
yes but it is just harder to move on
True, it takes 'forever'.[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Thinking/4.gif"]
My doc says I must lose weight in order to prevent the diagnosis of future diabetes. I'm more at risk because I had it during pregnancy. I'm doing good so far. :)
That's tough, PL. What are you cutting down on?
chocolate and chips....these are really tough. If I do have chocolate, it's in small quantities, just for the taste.
I don't eat donuts so I'm ok with never touching them or if I do, have a small bite.
I got high off the chocolate facial mask that I used on the weekend. That's about the only chocolate encounter I've had in 2 weeks! :)
I'm training for a 5k; part of this training includes beer.
I hope I haven't overplayed my hand.
purelife wrote:
My doc says I must lose weight in order to prevent the diagnosis of future diabetes. I'm more at risk because I had it during pregnancy. I'm doing good so far. :)
It really does make a positive difference. Good luck :)
My cholesterol level is now normal.
Gopher wrote:
My cholesterol level is now normal.
That's great news! Did you have to change much in your diet or lifestyle?
Natasha wrote:
purelife wrote:
My doc says I must lose weight in order to prevent the diagnosis of future diabetes. I'm more at risk because I had it during pregnancy. I'm doing good so far. :)
[/DIV]
It really does make a positive difference. Good luck :)[/DIV]
Thanks Natasha! My goal is to lose the weight that I've gained since being in a relationship...of 8 yrs! :P I won't look as young but at least I can get that body back. :)
purelife wrote:
Gopher wrote:
My cholesterol level is now normal.
That's great news! Did you have to change much in your diet or lifestyle?
Just cut out cheese (this was my BIG hardship) and butter and started drinking semi-skimmed milk. I was amazed how much difference it made in only 3 months.
Good luck to you, purelife. You're a healthy eater, so I'm sure you will do well...
Oxygen magazine online has some great resources.
I can hardly believe that there are four people on here at the same time.
Gopher wrote:
I can hardly believe that there are four people on here at the same time.[/DIV]
LOL............. I should not be here but so many here can not leave
DDD wrote:
Gopher wrote:
I can hardly believe that there are four people on here at the same time.[/DIV]
LOL............. I should not be here but so many here can not leave [/DIV]
:) was just thinking the same thing.
Me four. :)
lol
Has anyone watched "I am four"? I think I wanna watch that. I definitely want to watch Kung Fu Panda 2
Natasha wrote:
lol
Has anyone watched "I am four"? I think I wanna watch that. I definitely want to watch Kung Fu Panda 2[/DIV]
have not seen of that one yet............................................................^^^^^^^^ will down load
Yes, I've watched I Am Number 4. It was ok. I wasn't impressed. I didn't feel that the couple have any onscreen romance. It was too rushed. I heard the book is supposed to be better (isn't it always??!!) so will read that soon.
I totally want to watch Kung Fu Panda 2.
Here you are, purelife
[A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdaMGcOyfjM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdaMGcOyfjM[/A]
I can hardly wait for the awesomeness! :) Thanks Gophie. :)
purelife wrote:
Yes, I've watched I Am Number 4. It was ok. I wasn't impressed. I didn't feel that the couple have any onscreen romance. It was too rushed. I heard the book is supposed to be better (isn't it always??!!) so will read that soon.
I totally want to watch Kung Fu Panda 2. [/DIV]
Will you wear the 3D glasses too?
We're probably going to download and watch it at home. :)
Speaking of 3D, I watched my first 3D movie (my brother and his g/f took me out): Pirates of Carribean. It was awesome!
I didn't know there was sunscreen in spf 100 +!!!
Wow, it must be like wearing a very thick second skin.
Does something like that need to be reapplied?
Crazy...SPF 100.
I don't actually burn, so I just wear sunscreen because I think I ought to.
I will be very intrested in seeing
[a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcEewWXk4sA"]Batman 3 Rise of the Dark Night [/a]
Or the Dark Knight Rises
I am not sure what the official release title will be but that does not matter
To me this looks like it will be a good shoot em up action thriller. your Classic Summer Shmup Movie..
Robin Williams in his creepiest roll ever this should be a great film..
And Morgan Freeman as Luscious Fox what more can be asked for ...
Natasha wrote:
purelife wrote:
Yes, I've watched I Am Number 4. It was ok. I wasn't impressed. I didn't feel that the couple have any onscreen romance. It was too rushed. I heard the book is supposed to be better (isn't it always??!!) so will read that soon.
I totally want to watch Kung Fu Panda 2. [/DIV]
Will you wear the 3D glasses too?[/DIV]
^^^^^^^^ Don't think i will fit
After thinking about it for 4 months, I've finally decided that I WILL learn Finnish.
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
purelife wrote:
Yes, I've watched I Am Number 4. It was ok. I wasn't impressed. I didn't feel that the couple have any onscreen romance. It was too rushed. I heard the book is supposed to be better (isn't it always??!!) so will read that soon.
I totally want to watch Kung Fu Panda 2. [/DIV]
Will you wear the 3D glasses too?[/DIV]
^^^^^^^^ Don't think i will fit[/DIV]
The glasses fit my uncle so I'm sure they'll fit you. Your head can't be that big.
Gopher wrote:
After thinking about it for 4 months, I've finally decided that I WILL learn Finnish.[/DIV]
Wow and it only took 4 months to make that decision? I'd take some more time to think about it ...just in case.
I like to be sure.
:) obviously
Gopher wrote:
<DIV>After thinking about it for 4 months, I've finally decided that I WILL learn Finnish.</DIV>
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So..You are beginning Finnish?
Yep, and it's unlike any other language I've done before...tons of accents and double letters.
I've seen adult style rompers these days and think about how inconvenient it is to use the washroom. You'll have to strip down every time!
(http://www.dress-upz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/1704904.jpg)
That is not a very flattering outfit either.. Why would any woman wish to wear something that makes men think ugh because when I see that outfit I remember terrible clothing styles of the early eighty's or am I thinking the late 70's and that is going back way to many years ago.. I do not find that a very attractive outfit, the woman is pretty enough but that outfit is terrible.
Speaking of terrible the Canuck's first period was horrible.. If they keep that game play up Boston will be going home with the f*cking cup.. The refs are not even calling penalties I like that there is no need to call the chintzy shit but there were 2 that I saw which should of been called because they are dangerous to the players personnel health and allowing for penalties like that to go uncalled... Well... it could cause or lead to further dangerous plays which could cause serious injuries.
Those dangerous penalties need to be stomped on before a player is taken off on a stretcher. Just my 2 cents..
There is a reason The Vancouver Canuck's earned the Nickname the Vancouver f*ck-ups and tonight's game shows it all in it's worst glory... Handing the puck away twice. Allowing Boston to score Not once not twice but three times Vancouver need 4 Goals to win and at least 6 Goals to make sure they get the Damned win..
I for one do not want to be at the arena or down town core should Vancouver f*ck it all up and loose this cup... I am going to turn off the Computer curl up and take a nap.
Right now I have a heart and should we loose it will be broken just as bad as the last time.. Well I say halfheartedly Go Vancouver, but I fear my heart is broken and have currently lost all hope of ever seeing Lord Stanly's Cup come home to Vancouver... Worse yet it may never happen with in my life time. For I doubt I will live long enough to see it come home if they can not do it tonight.
I fear the very worst and that is Vancouver has blown it all once again. Just like they have every time they get to the play offs...
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There goes the Bay.
There goes gatherings like that in Vancouver for a long time.............
Finnish is a really difficult language
purelife wrote:
I've seen adult style rompers these days and think about how inconvenient it is to use the washroom. You'll have to strip down every time!
(http://www.dress-upz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/1704904.jpg)
I hate that style of outfit. Only babies should be wearing something like that.
I need to be loved.
Natasha wrote: I hate that style of outfit. Only babies should be wearing something like that.
LOL, totally agree. It's much cuter on babies.
Gopher wrote:
I need to be loved.[/DIV]
*hugs*
My nothing interesting to add...
I'm totally annoyed tonight.
For the first time in my life I've been picking cherries today.
Wishing everyone a wonderful rest of the week.
What a nice things to say.
I got a bike, so now all I need is a bike rack. I will proceed to then bike 600 miles a month or so.
I've just discovered that I'm not too old to make major mistakes.
I am having a blind date later this week.
Gopher wrote:
I am having a blind date later this week.[/DIV]
Good Luck [img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #3169c6 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #3169c6 1px solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c6d3ef; BORDER-TOP: #3169c6 1px solid; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-RIGHT: #3169c6 1px solid" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#C6D3EF';this.style.border='1px solid #3169C6'; " onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor=''; this.style.border=''" onclick="InsertImage('/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/24.gif');" align=absMiddle src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/24.gif"]
How exciting, Gophie! Good luck with your blind date.
Thanks, I'll report back....perhaps.
Yes, please let us know how it went. :)
I got to see a part of a rainbow before it disappeared last night. So pretty.
Gopher wrote:
Thanks, I'll report back....perhaps.
Well how did it go???????
It must have gone well for he's not talking -- or does that imply the reverse?
It most certainly does NOT imply the reverse. It all went fantastically well - and will be repeated many more times, but never again 'blind'.
Cool.......................so details ;)
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Gopher wrote:
It most certainly does NOT imply the reverse. It all went fantastically well - and will be repeated many more times, but never again 'blind'. Aww, that's so sweet! I'm happy to hear she was good company and it all went well. :)
Thanks, PL
Gopher wrote:
It most certainly does NOT imply the reverse. It all went fantastically well - and will be repeated many more times, but never again 'blind'.[/DIV]
:) congrats!
And I thought I was too old for that sort of thing.
never too old!
Good to hear.
I'm still dragging my feet on where to go for my August vacation; visiting Vancouver for a week sounds like a chore.
[img alt="" src="http://r9.fodey.com/2167/cd2247e45c484f6bbb105534438a7084.0.gif" width=260 height=160]
say what? Never to old or Vancouver as a chore? Going to what you consider "home" for a week really isn't a vacation to me.
I'd forgotten where you are! lol
Haha. I have forgotten where I live too. It's rather sad. Years ago I remember saying I live neither here nor there but somewhere in between. I feel like that from time to time, especially when the flashbacks to Vancouver start to get really fresh and vivid.
Ontario just makes more sense for vacations, and everyone is practically moving there too.
"Ontario just makes more sense for vacations" - Too hot for me back there right now plus BC rules
I never thought I would feel like this again.
Gopher wrote:
I never thought I would feel like this again.[/DIV]
Horny......................[img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #3169c6 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #3169c6 1px solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c6d3ef; BORDER-TOP: #3169c6 1px solid; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-RIGHT: #3169c6 1px solid" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#C6D3EF';this.style.border='1px solid #3169C6'; " onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor=''; this.style.border=''" onclick="InsertImage('/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/16.gif');" align=absMiddle src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/16.gif"]
Meanwhile, back at the ranch...........my cellphone is in meltdown
back at the ranch the pigs are [img id=karmaImage onclick=captured(); border=0 name=karmaImage src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/pig_r.gif" width=68 height=72] LAST WORD;)
I could do with a secretary.
Gopher wrote:
I could do with a secretary.
I would add the word "it" between could and do.
[img border=0 src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/5.gif"]
Gopher wrote:
I could do it with a secretary. [img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #3169c6 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #3169c6 1px solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c6d3ef; BORDER-TOP: #3169c6 1px solid; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-RIGHT: #3169c6 1px solid" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#C6D3EF';this.style.border='1px solid #3169C6'; " onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor=''; this.style.border=''" onclick="InsertImage('/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/16.gif');" align=absMiddle src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/16.gif"]
Is Natasha a secretary?
Just sayin, Gophie. :) At least that was how I read it.
Gopher wrote:
Is Natasha a secretary?[/DIV]
If she is then [img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #3169c6 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #3169c6 1px solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c6d3ef; BORDER-TOP: #3169c6 1px solid; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-RIGHT: #3169c6 1px solid" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#C6D3EF';this.style.border='1px solid #3169C6'; " onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor=''; this.style.border=''" onclick="InsertImage('/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/16.gif');" align=absMiddle src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/16.gif"]
She has not ben around as of late I hope all is well in her world
If you need a secretary, Gopher, there's thousands of newly graduated folks who'd take the job. Majority of my friends are in some kind of secretarial position.
I am putting my ad up on CL today......location Bby
Sportsdude wrote:
If you need a secretary, Gopher, there's thousands of newly graduated folks who'd take the job. Majority of my friends are in some kind of secretarial position.
....................
LOL. I don't pay.
Sportsdude wrote:
If you need a secretary, Gopher, there's thousands of newly graduated folks who'd take the job. Majority of my friends are in some kind of secretarial position.
If she is nice i will try that position out with her [img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #3169c6 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #3169c6 1px solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c6d3ef; BORDER-TOP: #3169c6 1px solid; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-RIGHT: #3169c6 1px solid" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#C6D3EF';this.style.border='1px solid #3169C6'; " onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor=''; this.style.border=''" onclick="InsertImage('/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/13.gif');" align=absMiddle src="http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/13.gif"]
haha.
If I can't watch a golf tournament from Vancouver because its being held in Vancouver, then I probably shouldn't go there for a week-long "vacation."
How on earth does a kid get half their closet shoved under the drivers seat? *sigh*
Since the end of our company's Business Process Review by outside consultants, our company has already laid off 7 people that I am aware of. :( And these people have been here for years!!
What division? I told a friend recently that the first signs of something bad happening are when layoffs occur in the CBD of Vancouver (or any city). Since the CBD is dominated by financial industry, the financial industry is always the first to fire and the first to either stop hiring or start hiring.
and I'm in the financial industry.....
Does this mean you're an endangered species? (Good to 'see' you, Purelife).
Things are not good out there I would not be spending right now only on things you have to have
[font style="font-family: Arial Narrow;" size="3"][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"]Total amount of money given to a single employable male 610 dollars. They Do not consider me employable & yet they take there sweet assed time approving my disability status. They wont give me any additional money not until they approve my disability. If they denied me I could of at least begun an appeals process which would of been done at a faster pace than what this has taken me so far. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] My monthly expenses.[/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] 1 bedroom apt. in a rent subsidized building on skid row My rent is 572 dollars after subtracting the subsidy. The unit would cost 732 without the applied subsidy. [/span][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"]I am still hoping that a disability friendly bachelor unit will open up sometime soon so I can move down to a lower monthly rent of 450 to 475 dollars depending on the Bachelor suite. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] My Monthly internet is 18 dollars plus tax. In 4 more months it will go up to the full price of 40 or 50 dollars per month at which time I will down grade my cable or switch to telus's adsl service. Which ever of the 2 I can get for 30 dollars or less per month. Right now It is Past due & I owe around 80 dollars. Plus I have to return some equipment or they will add another 120 dollar charge to my bill. I do not know how much longer until they will cut me off. I have a hard enough time getting out to get to the food bank let alone take a bus all the way to the Cable office to drop off 1 remote & cable box. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] My Water bill from Canada springs for the bottled & filtered water. I use it for drinking & cooking. I tend to get very sick when I drink tap water. Being Sick for 1-2 days is never any fun. I pay Approximately 50 dollars every month. this bill is also Past due I owe somewhere around 150 dollars.[/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] My Monthly telephone for 911 services & talking to my brother is 23 dollars plus tax it comes to just under 30 dollars every month. It is also past due it is approximately 50 dollar now.[/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] My Credit card is maxed out. My minimum monthly payment is supposed to be 150 dollars. However, I doubt I will be able to put any money but a little bit on it. I try to put 25 dollars on to the card every month more if I can scrape up more. My monthly interest is approximately 83 dollars at the current 12% interest rate, well at least I think that is what it works out to be. Math was never my strongest subject. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"]And then there is my Tenant Insurance against Fire & theft I pay 32 dollars a month & I will starve myself before skipping this bill. I once lost everything to a fire, I will never live with out tenant insurance again. I may not have much but I know I could never come up with 20 thousand dollars it would cost to refurnish my apartment suite Books. art work. furniture, computers, various electronics, washer dryer plus other appliances, all my clothing, shoes jackets and a couple of suits. there there is sports equipment. camping & fishing gear, hunting gear. I do know this replacing the entire contents of my past 40 years of life would be next to impossible to do without a insurance. Better to have it and not need it. Than to not have it and need it. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"]Total monthly bills[/span][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] primarily 875 dollars per month dollars [/span][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"]that means I go approximately total of 275 dollars into debt with every passing month that I await disability approval[/span][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"]. If I had the disability approved way back in February of 2009 when I originally applied, I would of had a grand total of 971 dollars every month, I could of survived without going into massive debt. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"][/span][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"]They still have not yet approved my disability. I have been waiting 6 months now pretty much since December for approval. The government approved me for my Disability status to get the tax breaks nearly 2 years ago. So how much harder can it be to get my Pension or Social assistance Disability approved... well that seems to be impossible. It is No wonder so many people get depressed & then commit suicide while fighting to get the help they so desperately need.[/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] Today's government agencies are not really out to help you in any way shape or form. They have said to me that they lost my Doctors forms twice now. How the f*ck can you loose my applications not once but twice? I feel they are a bunch of retarded old farts who don't know shit about what they are doing. either that they are just waiting for my health to take another turn for the worst & my self to die. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] I mean just how can they loose the applications twice. Ok, once I can understand but to have it happen twice smacks of gross negligence or even malicious intent to deny necessary services. [/span][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"][/span][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"]It takes me 2 weeks just to get the new forms & then I have to go to the Doctor to have one of the doctors fill them out again. Once they are completed I have to mail it back in to the Government agency, that handles the disability application process. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] They told me it used to take from 2 to 3 months for a application to be processed but because of they do not have the staff or because of to many people applying, that it can now take 6 months or longer to be approved or denied for disability. With out those disability services I can not get the home care workers or the occupation therapist I require.[/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] I can not get into programs that can help me get my life back. I can not get my apartment fixed or modified with things needed, such as a wheel chair for ambulation. Or for a special recumbent bike that can be powered by the persons arms or byt their legs. My legs are now next to useless at times I can not always rely on them to work properly.[/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] The nerves fire pain through out my spine and sometimes I collapse because my legs do not do the orders my brain sends them. Sometimes even worse things happen such as I loose my bladder control because the nerves fire pain through me & times like that I loose the use of my lower body So I lose my legs, I loose bladder control and if I am standing or trying to walk at that time I colapse to the floor like a marionette that has had its string cut.
I am a prisoner in my own house & worse yet a prisoner in a body that won't do what I tell it too. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] There has been to many times when I want my lower body to do somethign it instead does something else or sometimes it wont do anything at all. I know the nerve damage is getting worse because with every passing month the nerve pain through my back down in to my bladder & legs is getting worse. the pain medications i am taking sometimes offer no relief at all. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] Just riding my bike on a good day can be agony if I push my self to hard or to far. mind you that is on my good days. While on my bad days I can not take a bath because I do not have the necessary tub transfer bench & safety hand rails I can use to help me get me sometimes useless body into & out of the tub safely. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] I hate to say this but to me it just feels like they are purposely screwing me over while they just await for me to to die. That way they don't have to pay me any support money. Worse yet If they do approve my disability status they will not pay me any money retroactively that means for all the months of waiting for this to be approved will pay me nothing at all. [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] They will not pay my bills for me or pay for my water not until my disability is approved having a need for bottle watered is not considered a dietary need unless a person is disabled. But, once my disability is approved they will happily pay my phone bill and my water bill for me. But they wont pay for the debt I built while I was surviving on my credit card nor will they pay the past due amounts owing to Canada Springs or Telus[/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"] [/span][br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"]Today's government agency's, once again prove themselves to me to be a bunch of heartless & sadistic bastards. [/span][span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"][/span][/font]
I should clarify that it has not always been this way, but since Vancouver is now dominated by financial and service industries it is probably true. If you see brokerage firms working at 3am on a Saturday night in their office buildings, something is usually up.
I know it isn't the best time to be travelling, but its been a year since I've seen or talked to anyone and fixing this truth seems more important to me right now. Basically if not now, when? is how I'm seeing things these days ---or at least in August.
I am packing to go away, will be back on the 16th.
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Have a safe trip, Gophie.
Bon Voyage, Goph.
Gopher wrote:
I am packing to go away, will be back on the 16th.
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Did you take your blind date with you
lol that's kidnapping!
Natasha wrote:
lol that's kidnapping![/DIV]
Well I was not thinking that but hoping he had his new found friend going with him.............
A romantic getaway :) sounds sweet but probably too early for that.
I received a Letter from my advocate. My Disability has been approved. Tomorrow I go in to see just what that entails for my finances & dietary needs. No more drinking tap water but I can get the distilled water again this time paid for by the government it means I will be able to start paying back my creditors a little bit every month.
I do not know just just what a person with disability is allowed to get. I know I can apply for a yearly buss pass now, I have had the disability tax credit since 2009 but now I can have a home care worker to assist me. I can get a tub transfer bench & have safety rails installed so I no longer need fear taking another fall while trying to get in or out of the tub anymore. I can finally get a parking pass from Sparc to use while shopping I will be able to use the handicapped parking spaces allowing for easier access into & out of a shopping center thus making pain management a little easier.
I can get dietary supplements paid for now such as the Vitamins & Iron supplements to deal with my anemia. I will also get a card for BC Ferries that gives my attendant 50% off the cost of travel, it will also mean closer parking to the elevators and in-case of an emergency a crew person will know what seat I am in if there comes a need to abandon-ship.
I guess I will find out what else I am entitled to. Months & months of fighting to get my disability they approved it 3 days after cheque issue so they would not have to give me a full check for 772 but so they would only have to give me a check for 610 but I will appeal that with my advocate & see if I can get more.
I can relax a little & stop feeling overwhelmed I can now apply for & get a home care nurse I can apply for assisted housing so when my health fails me I will no longer have to worry no one will find out I am dead until after my body has begun the serious stench of decomposing.
That's wonderful news, Orik. I'm so happy for you :)
Natasha wrote:
A romantic getaway :) sounds sweet but probably too early for that. [/DIV]
Not at his age
Have a safe trip Gophie. See you when you come back! :)
Awesome news, Orik! I knew things would work out for you soon. :)
I found out that I'm pregnant again. This news came as a surprise and we were shocked! We haven't told many about it. I wasn't going to keep this one at first but have changed my mind. We did eventually want another one, but years later. Oh well, if this one is meant to be, then it'll come.
For the people here who are my facebook friends, please do not post on my wall. I'm fine with private messages. I don't plan to announce anything until much much later. This pregnancy may not even go through considering my prior history of early miscarriages.
I hope it all works out for you............I say just have them all back to back it is the best way to go
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
A romantic getaway :) sounds sweet but probably too early for that. [/DIV]
Not at his age [/DIV]
Seems to me a true lady should keep some boundaries at any age.
purelife wrote:
I found out that I'm pregnant again.
Omg, that's so great. Huge congrats!
This pregnancy may not even go through considering my prior history of early miscarriages. [/DIV]
Bless your heart. I hope everything goes better than anyone could ever expect it to.
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
A romantic getaway :) sounds sweet but probably too early for that. [/DIV]
Not at his age [/DIV]
Seems to me a true lady should keep some boundaries at any age. [/DIV]
Look when you get to be older you hould know what you want and f boundaries life is too short grab what you want and run with it..........you never know where you will end up...........ENJOY!!!!!!
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
A romantic getaway :) sounds sweet but probably too early for that. [/DIV]
Not at his age [/DIV]
Seems to me a true lady should keep some boundaries at any age. [/DIV]
Look when you get to be older you hould know what you want and f boundaries life is too short grab what you want and run with it..........you never know where you will end up...........ENJOY!!!!!!
1) Is that what you're attempting to do?
2) Guess I'm not old enough for that type of lifestyle yet :P
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
A romantic getaway :) sounds sweet but probably too early for that. [/DIV]
Not at his age [/DIV]
Seems to me a true lady should keep some boundaries at any age. [/DIV]
Look when you get to be older you should know what you want and f boundaries life is too short grab what you want and run with it..........you never know where you will end up...........ENJOY!!!!!!
1) Is that what you're attempting to do? yuppers
2) Guess I'm not old enough for that type of lifestyle yet :P your never too young / old to try something different
I have heard people say wish i had tried that when i was able to.............i do not want to be one of them
Natasha wrote:
[FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"]Bless your heart. I hope everything goes better than anyone could ever expect it to.[/FONT]
Bless your cotton socks, Natasha. :) I have a dating ultrasound scheduled day before my bday and I hope the Technician sees the heartbeat.....
Whereever Gophie is, I hope he is enjoying his time with whomever he is as well. :) I'm not much of a risk taker. I couldn't see myself travelling with someone that I don't know, especially to another country. I'm not the kind of gal who grabs life by its horns. I might be when I'm older, but not right now.
purelife wrote:
Natasha wrote:
[FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"]Bless your heart. I hope everything goes better than anyone could ever expect it to.[/FONT]
Bless your cotton socks, Natasha. :) I have a dating ultrasound scheduled day before my bday and I hope the Technician sees the heartbeat..... so do we!
I'm not much of a risk taker. I couldn't see myself travelling with someone that I don't know, especially to another country. Me either. Doesn't seem safe...imo.
I'm not the kind of gal who grabs life by its horns. Horns hurt. After being stabbed so many times, it's better to take the turtles route.
Congrats PL!
I went to the optometrist today - eyesight is now 20/80.
Speaking of trips, my Ontario and Quebec journey begins on Saturday. Hello hostel in Montreal...
I would take that eyesight prescription anyday! Mine is very very much in the minus. :P
I got a free tee shirt at this annual Environmental fair near my office building. The tee shirt says Green is sexy. Waste is trashy. I like it. :)
purelife wrote:
I would take that eyesight prescription anyday! Mine is very very much in the minus. :P
I got a free tee shirt at this annual Environmental fair near my office building. The tee shirt says Green is sexy. Waste is trashy. I like it. :)
What will it say after you wash it..............?
I have glasses, finally.
I need new clothes.
Thanks Natasha, I'm just popping in to say that! Holiday is going brilliantly, and I feel more in love than ever!
Gopher wrote:
Thanks Natasha, I'm just popping in to say that! Holiday is going brilliantly, and I feel more in love than ever!
Cool...............it's a great feeling.
Gopher wrote:
Thanks Natasha, I'm just popping in to say that! Holiday is going brilliantly, and I feel more in love than ever!
May you keep this feeling for the rest of your life.
First day of school is finally over and everything went better than expected! I hope this an indication of things to come.
With luck, I can.
Anything but holiday weather, but who cares?
Gopher wrote:
Thanks Natasha, I'm just popping in to say that! Holiday is going brilliantly, and [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff40"]I feel more in love than ever![/FONT]
Aww, Gophie. :) May you never fall out of love for as long as you live.
Time to get our tennis shoes on. Tonight we Relay for Life :)
Relay for Life was a big success. Somehow I ended up with 5 girls all under the age of 12 the entire night :) We laughed, played, danced, talked, ate, walked, took lots of pics and had a great time....sadly my legs are paying for it today *ouch*. Can't wait to do it all over again next year!
Gopher enjoy your Holidays man & may that feeling of love never be lost for as long as you live.
Sports Dude isn't that a bad rating for your eyes? I think that is close to being blind in one eye. I can't remember where or even if this is correct but I seem to remember reading somewhere that a rating over 100 is considered to be legally blind.
I am Glad it went well for you Natasha, sorry for your poor legs but is is for a great cause.
Purelife that is wonderful news, will keep you in prayers with a little luck all will go well for you.
Now if you all will exscuse me I seem to have misplaced my pepermints & I want a smoke so bad today I need my new vice that being peppermint's.. Shuffles off in search of a lost bag of peppermint's
Good luck on quiting smoking, Orik. You're doing a wonderful thing for yourself and your body.
I'm back, worn out but happy beyond belief.
That's fantastic :)
Glad to have you back. We missed you.
Thnanks for the welcome back, Natasha. I had one of the very best times of my life.
Gopher wrote:
Thnanks for the welcome back, Natasha. I had one of the very best times of my life.[/DIV]
Cool good to hear that!!!!
Gopher wrote:
Thnanks for the welcome back, Natasha. I had one of the very best times of my life.[/DIV]
That's so sweet :) Will be running off again any time soon?
Natasha wrote:
Gopher wrote:
Thnanks for the welcome back, Natasha. I had one of the very best times of my life.[/DIV]
That's so sweet :) Will be running off again any time soon? Just with you
No he wont!
Natasha wrote:
No he wont![/DIV]
OK
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I certainly hope so
Welcome back Gophie! We missed you. :)
Missed you too.
Natasha wrote:
Good luck on quitting smoking, Orik. You're doing a wonderful thing for yourself and your body.
Actually I quit smoking over 2 years ago back when I was hospitalized. However I did pick up a brand new addiction to peppermints. Whenever I get those wicked craving for a cigarette, a pipe or a cigar, when that craving get's bad, that's when I reach for some peppermints.
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Awesome to hear Orik, being 2 years smoke-free clean! :)
I had dinner over at my mom's last night and got my lunch packed. I feel so lucky and spoiled. :)
You deserve to be, PL.
Thanks Gophie. :)
I'm going there again tonight. She's making her watercress soup which I love!!
Hope you come back with something again.
I sure did! Got spoiled again. :)
I saw the heart beat yesterday so this baby is all good to go. I dunno why, but I didn't feel too estatic compared to when I first heard our son's heartbeat. Maybe I'll be more happy about this as time goes by.....
It just gets better and better!
^ congrats on hearing the heartbeat. It's one of the most precious sounds ever. You're probably too worried to be ecstatic but it seems like everything will be fine... good luck!
A different afterschool practice everyday *sigh* wouldn't be sooo bad if any of the coaches had any of this crap organized. How am I suppose to work around "idk" , practices not starting ontime and practices running overtime? Now to help with fundraisers that are suppose to held in TWO days...that's soooo not enough time. I could go on but it would only keep me in sour mood. I'd really like to rewind the past couple of days and do them all over again.
Natasha, you are a really nice person.
Gopher wrote:
Natasha, you are a really nice person.[/DIV]
Is it terribly pathetic of me that your comment literally brings tears to my eyes? That's the most emotionally peaceful thing I've been told in the past couple days.... thank you.
Love is in the air - just not over my own head.
Natasha wrote:
Gopher wrote:
Natasha, you are a really nice person. - [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff40"]I 2nd that[/FONT][/DIV]
Is it terribly pathetic of me that your comment literally brings tears to my eyes? That's the most emotionally peaceful thing I've been told in the past couple days.... thank you.
Natasha is definitely a beautiful person inside and out. :)
Thank you both very much.
Shall we have a Natasha appreciation thread?
lol that's not necessary.
I can hardly wait for next Friday.
Gopher wrote:
I can hardly wait for next Friday.[/DIV]
me too it is my B-DAY
Many happy returns in advance!
Gopher wrote:
Many happy returns in advance![/DIV]
So you will let me have LW as a B-Day gift
No, but otherwise do you think you will get much?
DDD wrote:
Gopher wrote:
I can hardly wait for next Friday.[/DIV]
me too it is my B-DAY
:) any b-day plans?
no plans as the gf is most likly working as she has been off sick this week......as for gifts nope.....from the gf most likely mom and dad will see as i tell them i realy don't need anything and the kid a card
If she gets it off then up to the cabin
LW
Get well wishes to the gf and fingers crossed that she gets the time off.
Sportsdude wrote:
Love is in the air - just not over my own head.
........................
It will be one day, SD - and you'll certainly know about it.
[SPAN class=messageBody data-ft='("type":3)']FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER IN LIFE: 1.) Money cannot buy happiness but it's more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle. 2.) Forgive your enemy, but remember the bastard's name. 3.) Help someone when they are in trouble and they will remember you...when they're in trouble again. 4.) Many people are alive only because it's illegal to shoot them 5.) Alcohol does not solve any problems, but neither does milk[/SPAN]
Just copied this and sent it 'everywhere'.
Glad you liked it.
I liked #4 the most but didn't really get #5.... :)
I ate so much food last week (mainly fat/greasy junk food) and didn't even gain a pound. Darn cravings!
Future plans are being discussed.
Watched a disappointing game last night.
Gopher wrote:
Future plans are being discussed.[/DIV]
wedding bells!!!!
Wonder if we'll get an invite?
Natasha wrote:
Wonder if we'll get an invite?[/DIV]
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You hopeing for a double wedding?
Natasha wrote:
You hopeing for a double wedding? [/DIV]
now that would be a blass..........................who would be the lucky couples
Gophie and his woman
You and your woman
or
You and Gophie
His woman and your woman
I like the second grouping better.
LOL.............NO!!!!!!!!!!
you and your s/o can join them at the alter.........post pics
DDD wrote:
LOL.............NO!!!!!!!!!!
lol you're no fun. You'll be appreciated for paving the way so that other couples can freely marry. You wanna change society for the better, don't you lol
nope
[SPAN class=messageBody data-ft='("type":3)']HOW TO TREAT A WOMAN:
Wine her. Dine her. Call her. Hold her. Surprise her.
Compliment her. Smile at her. Listen to her. Laugh with her. Cry with her.
Romance her. Encourage her. Believe in her. Cuddle with her. Give her jewelry. Buy her flowers. Hold her hand. Write love letters to her. Go to the ends of the earth and back again for her.[/SPAN]
[SPAN class=messageBody data-ft='("type":3)']
HOW TO TREAT A MAN:
Show up naked. Bring chicken wings & beer. Don't block the TV
[/SPAN]
You might need a few flights
Natasha wrote:
[SPAN class=messageBody data-ft="'("type":3)'"]HOW TO TREAT A WOMAN:
Wine her. Dine her. Call her. Hold her. Surprise her.
Compliment her. Smile at her. Listen to her. Laugh with her. Cry with her.
Romance her. Encourage her. Believe in her. Cuddle with her. Give her jewelry. Buy her flowers. Hold her hand. Write love letters to her. Go to the ends of the earth and back again for her.[/SPAN]
[SPAN class=messageBody data-ft="'("type":3)'"]
HOW TO TREAT A MAN:
Show up naked. Bring [STRIKE]chicken wings &[/STRIKE] beer. [STRIKE]Don't block the TV
[/STRIKE][/DIV][/SPAN]
and keep a light on
On what?
Natasha wrote:
[SPAN class=messageBody data-ft="'("type":3)'"]HOW TO TREAT A WOMAN:
Wine her. Dine her. Call her. Hold her. Surprise her.
Compliment her. Smile at her. Listen to her. Laugh with her. Cry with her.
Romance her. Encourage her. Believe in her. Cuddle with her. Give her jewelry. Buy her flowers. Hold her hand. Write love letters to her. Go to the ends of the earth and back again for her.[/SPAN][/DIV][SPAN class=messageBody data-ft="'("type":3)'"]
HOW TO TREAT A MAN:
Show up naked. Bring chicken wings & beer. Don't block the TV
It goes to show how different man and woman are with their needs. LOL
If we show up naked, sexually eager with FOOD, man is all happy. For men, they have to work a lil harder to get a woman. :)[/SPAN]
Maybe that's why some men prefer men?
Gopher wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
Love is in the air - just not over my own head.
........................[/p] [/p] It will be one day, SD - and you'll certainly know about it.
[/p] I dunno... You'd think girls would be falling over me left, right, and centre, but I'm either too tall, nerdy, or whatever excuse someone says at any given time. I seem to run into the shallow types.
... back from my trip around Ontario and Quebec.
Sorry about that earthquake. The Earth didn't want me to cross the border, but since I had to, the Earth got mad and produced an earthquake about 30 minutes after I passed through customs on the bus in Buffalo.
Gopher wrote:
On what?[/DIV]
on in the bed room or ???? that she is nude in
Sportsdude wrote:
Gopher wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
Love is in the air - just not over my own head.
........................
It will be one day, SD - and you'll certainly know about it.
I dunno... You'd think girls would be falling over me left, right, and centre, but I'm either too tall, nerdy, or whatever excuse someone says at any given time. I seem to run into the shallow types.
Perhaps you change what type of women YOU'RE interested in so that you can find someone who adores you for you. And some women like nerdy types. I proudly make this own every time I wear my T-shirt that says "Talk nerdy to me" lol
Natasha wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
Gopher wrote:
Sportsdude wrote:
Love is in the air - just not over my own head.
........................
It will be one day, SD - and you'll certainly know about it.
I dunno... You'd think girls would be falling over me left, right, and centre, but I'm either too tall, nerdy, or whatever excuse someone says at any given time. I seem to run into the shallow types.
Perhaps you change what type of women YOU'RE interested in so that you can find someone who adores you for you. And some women like nerdy types. I proudly make this own every time I wear my T-shirt that says "Talk nerdy to me" lol
Yuppers just look for the RICH ones............SD
Looking for our next place to call home is a lot of work! We've seen so many places but nothing yet.... s o l i t t l e t i m e left...*sighz*
purelife wrote:
Looking for our next place to call home is a lot of work! We've seen so many places but nothing yet.... s o l i t t l e t i m e left...*sighz*
Buying or renting??
I am thinking of renting
Wow, that's the most passionate text I've ever sent! - and I did it in Finnish as well!!!!
renting.
Gophie, I always knew you were a romantic person at heart. :)
purelife wrote:
renting.
Gophie, I always knew you were a romantic person at heart. :)[/DIV]
You looking just in Vancouver or all over the lower mainland?
Hi DDD - New West, Burnaby and even Surrey.
Criteria - 2-3 bdrms, must be at least 1000+ sq ft, washer/dryer and be close to public transit.
Let me know if you know anyone. :)
Gopher wrote:
Wow, that's the most passionate text I've ever sent! - and I did it in Finnish as well!!!!
Sexting in Finnish? :)
Kylla kullanmuru, suomea.
DDD wrote:
Natasha wrote:
Perhaps you change what type of women YOU'RE interested in so that you can find someone who adores you for you. And some women like nerdy types. I proudly make this own every time I wear my T-shirt that says "Talk nerdy to me" lol [/p]
Yuppers just look for the RICH ones............SD
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I do have this millionaire friend from Iran; I joke with her sister that they live in a castle on the slopes of North Van.
I'm just a poor boy, what can I say.
@Natasha. I don't really get interested in girls at first glance per say; at least not in the way the shallow friends look at the opposite sex. I also don't get out a lot, so I'm more interested in networking, creating contacts and having fun over scouting for poutine. I'm notorious for not asking for numbers, or randomly starting conversations with people, who then in turn get my friend's number because "I came here to look at Rembrandt---not the inseam of your pants."
My otherness got the attention of a girl a couple of years ago - who out of frustration with me, I think, went for the guy who spoke 7 languages, knew how to salsa (compared to my interpretative dance of salsa), among other things. She then went on to date 5 guys at once.
I would be dating someone right now had it not have been for my looming geographical displacement that I knew was coming in the summer of '09. It wasn't as if I was going away for a month or two, and I didn't want to have someone putting their life on hold for me, not knowing when I'd be back, etc. Regardless, the girl in question is better of with the guy she's with now. I talk to this girl in question every day though, good friend.
Let's all start hunting around for the perfect match for SD!
....................................................
I am looking forward to an important weekend which starts tomorrow evening and lasts until sometime on Monday.
45 for minutes until my day at work ends.
last day of being 46
Gopher wrote:
Let's all start hunting around for the perfect match for SD!
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I am looking forward to an important weekend which starts tomorrow evening and lasts until sometime on Monday.
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LOL Gopher.
Going for a 20mi or so bike ride.
It has to have been my best weekend EVER.
Indeed. Your weekend was extended into Monday. ;)
It really was, we managed to stretch it out until half way through Monday afternoon.
Yay, the long weekend is almost here!!!
I've officially gone a week being vegetarian in the land of cows, pigs, and bbq'd chickens. And they say it couldn't be done! (I've decided to bring my Canadian habits and lifestyle south of the border; in Canada, I'm a vegetarian 95% of the time.)
Well done, SD. I just wish I could do the same.
EAT MEAT..........yummy
Why? I was always the one at Thanksgiving who kept having seconds of side dishes and not the turkey.
I just bought my textbooks for the two distance ed classes I'm taking this fall. The total cost was more than the money I spent on my 11 day vacation.
I'm also less interested in red meat as well. About once a month, I like a good piece of t-bone steak because I think I should at least have some red meat. Other than that, I prefer pork and chicken. Burgers don't interest me much like it used to.
I don't think I could ever go 100% vegan. I could do it for a few days but that's about it. I'd miss chicken and eggs.
I could NEVER be vegan, the smell of bacon would see to that....otherwiseI eat fish or chicken at least 5 times each week.
Totally forgot about fish and bacon! mmmm, bacon!!!
Bacon is the food of the gods....I am anyone's for a bacon sandwich.
I wish avocados become cheaper. I don't think they're in season right now as they're so expensive! I miss them.
Right now, I'm drooling about bacon and avocado in a sandwich......
Never tried that combination, but I will as soon as possible.
Being a vegan is different from being a vegetarian. Vegans abstain from all meat production or by-products - breads, eggs, milk, cheese, honey, most beer, etc, etc.
Some vegans look at vegetarians with disgust.
I like indian, mexican and basic stir fries/pan-asian/thai. I found/find it easier to go without meat in those culinary diets than the typical North American one. It's also easier to go without if you don't live in the exurbs where every restaurant is a chain.
I am not impressed with my new glasses, shall take them back tomorrow.
I have recently been adding some vegetarian dinners to my weekly diet these are from Gardien (http://www.gardein.com/products.php?t=fresh&p=7) and honestly they are not to bad..
(http://www.gardein.com/imgs/products/fresh_us/santa_fe_goodstuff_295x35034.jpg)
the Problem is it takes 2 of these to fill me up.
(http://www.gardein.com/imgs/products/fresh_us/Picture%202849.png)
All in all not bad I just wish these meals were not so damned small
I just finished watching The Time Travelers Wife.
I am not ashamed to say I cried at the end of that movie it was just so heart warming it was touching and yet so very sad..
I remember the last time few times I have cried. I cried at Barbara's funeral (I still miss her) and then at Richards then the last time I cried was when I found out a friend of mine who taught me to survive on the streets of Vancouver. He was a man who loved motorcycles a guy that showed compassion to others. He who taught me that it was okay to be a man, that it was okay to show how you feel and show your feelings for others.
He remind me or perhaps i should say he helped me relearn to laugh. He showed me that it was ok to smile and to laugh, that you did not need to scowl or be angry all the time. He taught me how to have compassion for others. This was a guy that showed me how to be a survivor but he taught me something else that it was possible to get off the streets and to live..For him I cried.
as far as I know Jeff was murdered, he was beaten to death over a car or something. I do not think he stood a chance. My understanding was that there may have been a few attackers and possibly a weapon involved, but the police details where not released. I was in to much shock to ask . I never got a chance to really know him & I was sad to say good bye he was a friend to everyone.
I will never understand why anyone would want to hurt him in such a manner.
With all the things that have happened in my life and yet I cried harder for this movie than for my friends. I still have grief deep inside my self and a empty place in my heart which Barbara filled but is no longer a part of. I have tears for a movie but I have no more tears for grief or injustice.
So why do I cry for a movie when I can no longer cry for myself or over painful memories or for missing friends?
Sometimes there are things that happen that makes me feel as if my life is cursed....
That is so sad, Orik. :(
I watched that movie as well. I enjoyed it too. :) I like the actress and liked her in The Notebook and Morning Glory.
I can't wait for Thursday next week.
I am sick again FFS
I am very sorry to hear it.
Getting a haircut tomorrow. I'm starting to look like the main singer of the electric duo LMFAO (the guy on the right). Whenever I go running my hair bobs up and down and side to side in the shadows.
[img style="width: 342px; height: 228px;" src="http://www.sweetslyrics.com/images/img_gal/8808_lmfao.jpg"]
LOL If that's the case, you might be able to sell what's cut off to a wig maker.
I couldn't believe that LMFAO was a band's name!
*yawns* Is it bedtime yet?!
Nope bedtime is 16 hours away for me yet, but it sure seems like a great idea to lay down for a power nap. However I find that the question is does one take the nap before or after Dinner... (My lunch time your suppertime)
purelife wrote:
I couldn't believe that LMFAO was a band's name!
*yawns* Is it bedtime yet?!
It's always bedtime somewhere -- or, in my case, never getting enough sleep.
LMFAO is an okay electronic act (electronic music is back in force)
You know them as the party rock anthem guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6zr6kCPj8&ob=av3e
... and Sexy and I know it. (hilarious video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyx6JDQCslE&ob=av2e
I misjudged my mileage for running tonight. Almost ran a half-marathon instead of a 10k. I just about died.
This head cold is taking longer than normal to get rid of. blah!
I can't believe it, twice in a couple of weeks someone has come up to me wanting to have their photo taken standing next to me. It's never happened before. Am I doing something right, at last?
Awww.....It must've made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. :) How can people not ask you?! When you're in love, others feel it too. You're glowing, Gophie!
Well, I seem to have a permanent smile on my face.
I have the same thing woman asking for sex with me all the time :)
Quote from: DDD on Oct 18 11 04:14
I have the same thing woman asking for sex with me all the time :)
Get the shovel, ya'll. It's gettin' deep in here.
Quote from: Natasha on Oct 19 11 04:31
Get the shovel, ya'll. It's gettin' deep in here.
LOL it is
Still feeling my way with the new board.
we all are but i like it more all the time
It's not really all that different...it just looks different. Almost everything that was here before is still here, plus a
few extra goodies (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/index.php?action=googlemap). :)
Quote from: DDD on Oct 20 11 08:02
we all are but i like it more all the time
The quick reply is great
I can't find the quick reply, where is it?
bottom left
Do you mean bottom right, as before but we don't have to enter a special word?
left for me and no password :)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268957_208583199186198_155478451163340_597339_5616306_n.jpg)
.... just playing around with the image link :)
New board looks good TehBorken.
Hi everyone. :)
PC and here i thought you did all the work ;)
Thank you P.C.! :)
Quote from: P.C. on Oct 24 11 08:07
New board looks good TehBorken.
Hi everyone. :)
Uh oh, the secret is out. :(
Quote from: DDD on Oct 24 11 08:37
PC and here i thought you did all the work ;)
LOL @ the pregnancy test option up top.
Who was the father? :)
Quote from: Natasha on Oct 24 11 03:26
LOL @ the pregnancy test option up top.
I booked my one-way plane ticket to Vancouver. 513 days...
I guess we're temporarily getting another puppy. The pup is the runt of the group and is in danger of passing away. My daughter wants to nurse it to health and give the puppy away to a good home when it's able to care for itself. Actually, she wants to keep it lol but with our house not having a fence and being so close to the main street I'm afraid it'll get run over so we agreed to give it away if it survives. If it weren't for my girl wanting to be a veterinarian when she grows up, we wouldn't be doing this but I believe in supporting anything positive kids want to do. And if this helps her step closer to fullfilling her dream of being a vet when she grows up then hey, why not :)
So u have a new dog now ;D
Yes sir... at least for now. He's cute. His name is Fudge :D I've been trying to take pics of him but he's so little he keeps hiding under the end table ::)
For now...................LOL......................You have a new dog now. Please send in a picture
Quote from: Natasha on Nov 10 11 05:10
Yes sir... at least for now. He's cute. His name is Fudge :D I've been trying to take pics of him but he's so little he keeps hiding under the end table ::)
awww, love that name! What kind of dog is he? I agree with DDD, pictures please!!
After many many months of searching for our next place to call home, we finally found one and got accepted! I am feeling so relieved right now like a huge burden left my shoulders. I was worried and stressed about how time was running out and that we couldn't possibly take care of a newborn in our cramped place.
We get to live on the upper floor this time and it's 3 bdrms - no more basement suites!! It's super spacious and clean with a huge living room window. I can't wait to make it homey....just in time for the holidays. :)
Tl;DR
I am Having the most rotten week. Sometime yesterday either cleaning my apartment or riding my bike, I lost my Ring. A simple plain gold band which meant more to me than anything else I own. I checked the drain in case it had fallen down one of them I sometimes take the ring off when I do the dishes or take a bath. No luck no ring to be found. Aside from the fact it is to big to fit down them I had to check just to make sure.
So I Spent the better part of two hours today retracing everything I did yesterday, Now as the last resort I have climbed down in to the garbage bin so I could retrieve all the garbage bags from our floor. Now as I proceeded to dig through & check most of the garbage bags. I found out things were going to get much Worse.
I just found out that there is No Hot water here! Hell it seems that my bad luck just wont end. Apparently there will be no hot water in our building until sometime tomorrow. It seems that they sprung a leak somewhere between the fourth and sixth floors. They just are not entirely sure where that leak is. So they are busy looking for the leak & will be working on repairing the pipes. I have been told that they don't expect the Hot water to be back on before tomorrow.
So with that bit of news I sit here looking at the eight more 60 Inch garbage bags I have yet to go through, in the vain hopes of finding my ring in one of them.
So right now I have no water to wash with, because it's been cut off. So far I stink and I still have no ring The shit I am going through to find 1 damned ring.
Now you are wondering why I am doing this. It is because of the sentimental value of it and because of a promise I made when this 1 Gold ring was given to me & placed on my hand almost 19 years ago. Back at a time a promise was made...
Not much to look at it was approximately 12 grams of 10K yellow gold & after many years it had become very scratched up. It would of been on my hand for 19 years this February. I Lost weight and it had been fitting a bit loose but I never thought to much of it I had been planning on taking it in to the jewellers to get it re-sized and now its to late .
So at this time as I sit digging through this refuse I am deeply heartbroken and also very angry at myself for losing it.
:( Nothing can ever replace the sentimental value I have in that simple ordinary wedding band.
Another little bit of fun is this the cable guy is due here within the next 4 hours, So this is just going to be right pleasant me stinking of garbage and sweat. While my kitchen floor bares a large pile of refuse in little piles as it is sorted through and re-bagged.
I hope u find the ring
Yes, let's know if you find it, Orik. Items of sentimental value are irreplaceable.
I am feeling sick again FFS
Quote from: purelife on Nov 14 11 11:36
awww, love that name! What kind of dog is he? I agree with DDD, pictures please!!
It's a mix of Cur and Walker. It's so tiny right now and very feisty :D His potty training is comming along well and he's getting better at putting itself to bed. I walked into the bathroom this morning and he was spread out on the vent sleeping :D He wasn't hurting anything so I just left him there.
I've been trying to take pics of him but when he's awake he doesn't stop. If I do get some decent pics of him, I'll definitely share them.
Quote from: DDD on Nov 17 11 11:03
I am feeling sick again FFS
Bless your heart. Hope you feel better soon.
Get well hugs!!
Get Well Soon DDD
100.00 Reward for Lost Ring
I hope you find your ring, Orik. Maybe check Craigslist and post ads around the place where you think you lost it?
It looks like I have a blind date lined up through a friend when I return in a week and a half. Ha, I'm more less fresh of the boat. I guess I'll have to do the the homeless funny man routine. Regardless, it should be fun - the prospect of a blind date to remember that you were once young sounds a lot more exciting than, oh, I don't know, trying to talk to the ex.. Then again I haven't been on a date in yeeeeeeears. Ouch, I'm getting old.
Good luck SD! I've never been on a blind date so you'll have to share your experience.
All the best, SD. They really can work! Let us know how you go on.
We shall see. I still find it all hilarious.
I've never been on a blind date either.
I've been on a couple - both with stupendous results.
I am not sure if i would want to go out with a blind person.. :o
j/k
Good luck and just have sex fun ;D
Cyber Monday was a huge bust :( Now I have to actually get up early, get ready, get in the car, drive, go to the store and do some actual shopping ::)
I have been Checking Cragilist, The Province & Sun newspapers daily. I have also placed adds up where I lost the ring or at least where I think I lost the ring & Yet so far I have found nothing not even got one bit of feed back on it. =(
I am very heartbroken over this. who would think a ring could hold such meaning, even years after it stopped holding the original meaning behind it.
I am going to wash my feet.
LOL...............you go do that
I am stroking my beard.
I have none
It's a drive by waving ;D
waves
I should not pack the night before a flight.
I wish i was on a flight to ......................... VEGAS ;D
I wish people had better health :)
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 09 11 02:56
I wish people had better health :)
We all do
I just got home from the Hospital my day surgery lasted a grand total of 15 minutes. It hurt like hell for 10 minutes & I'm now very sore that the numbing agents are wearing off. I managed to not swear about the pain. I only swore when I dropped my wallet & ended up spilling the contents.
The good news is there is no signs of a growths IE cancerous tumors. Nor is there a sign of a infection or of any blockages. there are no kidney stones either. so at least i don't have to worry about that. The news I really don't like is that he has no answer as to why I have been having all these problems.
He thinks it's possibly from the nerve damage that was done to my spine in a fork lift accident in 2002. The spinal stenosis that has developed after all these years is now causing intermediate mobility problems. So a long story short they do not have a answer for why the partial paralysis, along with the loss of feeling in my lower body or why at the times I have incontinence &along with that is the complete paralysis of my lower body.
These problems have been happening since early 2010. All this means is I get to be having many more tests in my future. The very worst situation will mean i will have micro surgery. That is where they will insert a very tiny camera along my spine & into the cord itself following that down to take a look at the nerve bundle that is being impinged upon.
This will only be done if they think immediate emergency surgical intervention is needed to prevent permanent paralysis or loss of blood flow which results in necrosis that is where the lower body is starved of blood & it will begin to die off which could mean limb amputation.
They, meaning all the specialists I have spoken to since January of 2010. They can not guarantee me in any way whatsoever that surgery will actually help things or if it will just end up exasperating the problem (Meaning make it bloody worse than it is)
I now have a very long wait for a MRI which may or may not provide any further options or further answers. I do know this much that at this current time there is no reason to resort to surgical intervention. The current surgical option to attempt to fix the damage that was done by the ruptured L4,L5,S1 & S2 disk and the narrowed disk that has happened to me is worse than 50 50.
Surgery is risky it could just as easily paralyze me permanently so instead of the partial paralysis and the occasional loss of control over my legs and bladder. Or the occasional bouts of lower body weakness that I suffer now. Pills to control the incontinence are not a option. I take to damn many medications every day as it is. I do not want any damned pills going through my kidneys and liver as it is. So I get to wear a freaking diaper for the rest of my life. Oh f*cking joy!
They can not guarantee my new wheelchair will be delivered before February. SO I have been fitted for that and some wonderful titanium elbow crutches which will be a permanent part of the rest of my life. I suppose it could be worse. I could have lost all feeling to my lower body & have permanent paralysis. I think I kind of preffer this partial paralysis because it comes and goes.
So I survived a forklift accident, being stabbed and nearly getting shot, getting hit by a car. A car accident and liver failure. So my my old life is catching up to me and I can say this, I f*cking Hate wheelchairs. I hated being in it in 2002 and I hate having to wait on the Government to deliver this one. I have sat through 3 fittings to get this made for me because I will get to spend the rest of my life using t to get around.
My legs are not reliable I can not stand for a shower my legs fail me in the worst situations. In someways they are good because I can walk some days I can even ride my bike. Other days I literally crawl using my elbows across the floor cause my legs wont do what I tell them too.
So here I am lying on the floor typing this feeling sorry for my self & saying merry f*cking Christmas
The option below for me in Vancouver is just no really possible because None of the Spinal Specialist I have spoken with will do this. Not for anything but the worst case scenario. They say there is potential it will help but just as much of a chance it will make things worse.
AccuraScope™ Discectomy and Neural Decompression (D.N.D.)
The AccuraScope D.N.D. at North American Spine is a minimally invasive, innovative pain management procedure used to both diagnose and treat inter-vertebral lumbar discs, spinal stenosis and many other causes to reduce and cure chronic back pain.
The AccuraScope procedure works by using a live x-ray for guidance and a tiny incision, our partner physicians insert an endoscopic fiber-optic scope, like a small tube, through a small incision in the skin and into a natural opening at the base of the spine.
The physician examines the inside of the spinal canal and the discs of the lower back, from both sides of the spinal canal, to identify any tears, ruptures, herniation's, bulges, scar tissues or other abnormalities.
The physician finds inflammation and actually diagnoses the source of pain! (A MRI will do the same thing & it is none invasive which means no surgical risks. The problem with a MRI is the 1-3 year wait list unless you have over 1000 dollars to pay for it at a cash only option clinic)
The physician then uses a number of instruments, including a laser, to shrink the damaged disc(s) or scar tissue, or treat the spinal stenosis, and relieve pressure on the spinal nerve(s).
This mild spine procedure is usually completed in 30 to 40 minutes. Many patients (which means not all patients) experience immediate relief.
Patients are returned to the recovery area and are usually discharged approximately one hour after the surgery. (Meaning some patients have complications such as permanent paralysis & or death) Patients can walk the same day of their AccuraScope procedure, and can start gentle physical therapy exercises the next day!
Many patients (which still means a percentage will not) can resume normal activities the following day, and most can return to work in under a week.
North American Spine Group currently performs the AccuraScope D.N.D. in only two medical facilities in the U.S.
Sadly its in the US and Costs way more than I could ever afford to pay if I won the lotto maybe then I would go for it but even then do the risk out weigh the benefits.
What they promise
D.N.D. is a minimally invasive procedure that results in:
Tiny incisions
Diagnosis of the cause/source of the pain
Earlier treatment
Potentially immediate relief Which actually means some patients are a success story & some will become a part of the statistics that equate death or permanent paralysis
Less chance for recurrence Which simply means it could reoccur coming back worse than before
Minimal scarring
Minimal risk of damage to muscles, bone, nerves or blood vessels
The normal structure of the disc is maintained
Less pain after the procedure
Rapid recovery
Again no guarantees there is still a ton of risks to this surgery, It is considered a experimental option up here in Canada.
AccuraScope™ Discectomy and Neural Decompression (D.N.D.) (http://www.northamericanspine.com/accurascope-procedure)
Why do we have a limit on how many PMs we can send an hour?
Yes why ffs >:(
I'm quite disoriented and feeling rather lost at the moment.
Sportsdude does this mean you have landed in Vancouver and you are back with us or does that mean you have gone home for Christmas ?
Quote from: Orik on Dec 10 11 12:23
Sportsdude does this mean you have landed in Vancouver and you are back with us or does that mean you have gone home for Christmas ?
Oui. Oui. Non.
I met Thomas Mulcair last night.
Just two half Christmas presents to buy. Yippee.
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 09 11 04:52Why do we have a limit on how many PMs we can send an hour?
So spammers can't use the system to spam you (and the entire membership). I think the number of allowed PMs goes up with the user level, but I can't recall for certain.
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 12 11 06:40
So spammers can't use the system to spam you (and the entire membership). I think the number of allowed PMs goes up with the user level, but I can't recall for certain.
Groovy.
Just when I thought I was done with Christmas shopping.... four more get added to the list. Guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend.
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 16 11 01:07
Just when I thought I was done with Christmas shopping.... four more get added to the list. Guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend.
ME!!! 8)
:o umm no :D
I think I have bought, wrapped, written and posted everything - for now.
Starfish Scientist has done most of 'our' christmas shopping. I did a number.. gift cards from superstore. Bought Little SS and SS both their xmas and Little SS's birthday gifties from Amazon.
I have no Christmas shopping to speak of... I think I'm going to spend Christmas reading history course materials.
I am once again positive that I have bought, wrapped and posted everything.
I will do it all thursday
Well, hope you all get your xmas shopping done!
Just about to open a present, going away tomorrow and I don't want to have to take it with me.
Quote from: Gopher on Dec 23 11 10:34
Just about to open a present, going away tomorrow and I don't want to have to take it with me.
What u get :o
No Christmas shopping for us this year. Lil guy got so spoiled that he doesn't need anything, plus, we spoil him throughout the year. We did buy him the cutest backpack at duty free the other day. He loves that we put his snacks in there and he can help himself when he needs it when we're out.
Quote from: Russ on Dec 22 11 04:19
Well, hope you all get your xmas shopping done!
Been done for about a week now.... Christmas shopping, and Christmas dinner shopping. I'll start cooking later this evening :) I'm so looking forward to the holidays.
Pemmican, tea bags and a hat.
Pemmican? I havent heard about that stuff in a LONG time. Where is it made, where did they get it? I wouldn't mind getting some.
Hi PL!
While I agree, in the fact that the little one is spoiled. We did the same with our little SS, she has anything and everything (mostly from friends and relatives passing down stuff, we stopped buying a while ago). We still decided to get her birthday (this past week) and a few xmas presents. We did have a long discussion on it, and still decided to get her something. Mostly clothes, although she has LOTS. LOL.
Girl clothes are the cuutest and you can never have enough! I guess they learn young. ;)
We finished our Christmas grocery shopping tonight and surprisingly, stores weren't that busy. We also purchased an ambulance Tonka toy that lights up and makes noises for $9.97 at Costco for the lil guy. Can't go wrong with that! Thank goodness he now has his own room (for now) so that all his toys are there. I'll be giving some of his toys (and younger clothes) to our neighbor soon.
Have a few hours til company arrives and things pick up around here again so I thought I'd take this time to wish everyone a
Merry Christmas
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 25 11 02:14
Have a few hours til company arrives and things pick up around here again so I thought I'd take this time to wish everyone a
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Everyone! Hope you all have a good eve.
Quote from: purelife on Dec 23 11 09:37
Girl clothes are the cuutest and you can never have enough! I guess they learn young. ;)
We finished our Christmas grocery shopping tonight and surprisingly, stores weren't that busy. We also purchased an ambulance Tonka toy that lights up and makes noises for $9.97 at Costco for the lil guy. Can't go wrong with that! Thank goodness he now has his own room (for now) so that all his toys are there. I'll be giving some of his toys (and younger clothes) to our neighbor soon.
Currently we are keeping all the clothes, but will be passing them off soon to two friends of ours that have younger daughters than little SS.
Fun Fact: did you know that any Costco item that ends in .97 is on clearance? They are either ending their season inventory, or will not be stocking that item again in teh future at that outlet. Not all outlets have teh same stuff.. depends on the demographic wants of the area of the outlet.
I had a wonderful Christmas, and hope that everyone else did too.
It was fun, fantastic and I'm still sore from all the gaming :)
Now to plan our New Years trip ;D
My new year is pretty certain to be good as well. Where are you going to, Natasha?
An overnight out of town thing :) I hope I've recovered from Christmas by then.
Spent the day reading a book. Now on to another.
Quote from: Russ on Dec 25 11 07:55
Fun Fact: did you know that any Costco item that ends in .97 is on clearance? They are either ending their season inventory, or will not be stocking that item again in teh future at that outlet. Not all outlets have teh same stuff.. depends on the demographic wants of the area of the outlet.
My friend taught me about that trick and I always keep my eyes open for those type of sales. And I often keep my receipts for 40 days because of the price adjustments. I've saved so much from keeping those receipts.
I am feeling ultra-content ::)
Argh!
Im sick. Been that way for a few days now.. been going around the ship. Last few days been the worst. Taking medication, but can't take any that would DO anything, as I cant take any non drowsy or drowsy stuff due to my job.
Other than that.. looking into flights/ hotel combo's to Jamaica! My brothers getting married there in four months.
Jamaica sounds warm
Very Likely and hopefully true, lol.
For me, Im used to the heat. I think SS will melt though.
Should be interesting.. yet another place I havent been.
Congratulations to your brother who is getting married, Russ and in Jamaica! How exciting! My brother is also getting married but not until May and definitely not in Jamaica or anywhere tropical like that.
Hope you feel better soon too Russ. I was also sick and couldn't take anything. All I had was hot water/honey/lemon and lots of rest. That seem to help tremondoulsy. I miss the drugs. It would knock me right out immediately.
Happy to hear that you are ultra happy Gophie!
I have 9 more weeks of work and I'm off!! Yippeeee, I can't wait! I would love to leave earlier though, so we'll see. :)
What a brilliant way to start the year! :)
Quote from: purelife on Dec 30 11 11:40
Congratulations to your brother who is getting married, Russ and in Jamaica! How exciting! My brother is also getting married but not until May and definitely not in Jamaica or anywhere tropical like that.
Hope you feel better soon too Russ. I was also sick and couldn't take anything. All I had was hot water/honey/lemon and lots of rest. That seem to help tremondoulsy. I miss the drugs. It would knock me right out immediately.
Happy to hear that you are ultra happy Gophie!
I have 9 more weeks of work and I'm off!! Yippeeee, I can't wait! I would love to leave earlier though, so we'll see. :)
Hey PL, Happy new years!
My cold is almost gone, hope yours is too! Yeah, I understand about teh no drugs to treat it.
Gopher! Happy New years to you as well!
Well, another fun filled day. Hope everyones have a great 2012
Hope everyone is feeling better!
Don't know about you, but I've had NO ENERGY this rainy week. I finally have my game on when work starts at 8am, but it's a challenge to get to that point.
Hello Miss sparkly fur LM!
Well, im better but still a bit of a cough and runny nose.
SS has been telling me that lil SS is still nervous about Daycare, but seems to be picking up some habits from teh other kids. She also said that they made a comment about her sending lil SS with a Peanut butter sandwich the other day.. whats with that?
She's not at a full day yet, but getting there. The first time she was there, was only for an hour. She was great the first 50 minutes and the last ten she was crying.
Quote from: Russ on Jan 06 12 04:56
She also said that they made a comment about her sending lil SS with a Peanut butter sandwich the other day.. whats with that?
Some people can be allergic to peanuts. Sometimes just touching the surface of something that has been exposed to peanuts can cause a severe reaction possibly even death... if the person doesn't have the proper care right away.
Ive heard something about that. Dont think that Lil SS is actually banned from bringing it though.
Why was it when I was young in school I used to get Peanut Butter and Jam sandwiches alot.. and a number of other kids did too? There was no bans on them? It seems like its more widespread than it used to be.
Seems like there's alot more children with allergies as well.
Or maybe its just cause its more noticable with the media and hype.
Or too many people making their children into bubble children, keeping everything too clean and keeping the kids away from everything so they can't build up an immunity to it.
most elem school have banned peanuts of any type untill the middle school or higher
Quote from: Russ on Jan 07 12 03:24
Ive heard something about that. Dont think that Lil SS is actually banned from bringing it though.
Why was it when I was young in school I used to get Peanut Butter and Jam sandwiches alot.. and a number of other kids did too? There was no bans on them? It seems like its more widespread than it used to be.
Seems like there's alot more children with allergies as well.
Or maybe its just cause its more noticable with the media and hype.
Or too many people making their children into bubble children, keeping everything too clean and keeping the kids away from everything so they can't build up an immunity to it.
It's probably a combination of all that. Then again some people just develop allergies to things as they age because of the hormonal changes their bodies have through.
I used to love peanut butter. Ate it on a regular basis. Then one night I popped a mini reeses and half an hour later I was in the ER. I was so surprised when the Dr told me I was allergic. I've been eating peanut butter since I was a kid. I wasn't a germaphobe growing up. Got into damn near everything, I was rather tomboyish as a child. But the reason I was really surprised about the allergy was because I had eaten a mini reeses the night before too and I was totally fine then. Now I have to be very careful :( and I really miss eating peanut butter :'(
Quote from: DDD on Jan 09 12 09:23
most elem school have banned peanuts of any type untill the middle school or higher
In this area even middle and high school doesn't offer peanut butter anything. If there are going to parties, whoever is in charge of that party has to check with the teacher and get a list of anyone who may allergies then plan the party accordingly.
Resturants are required to make notes or have the waitress flat out tell you if something is cooked in peanut oil or contains peanuts.
Why do I find emotional blackmail so hard to deal with?
Quote from: Gopher on Jan 11 12 10:24
Why do I find emotional blackmail so hard to deal with?
cause its BS to do that to a person
I agree.
On a happier note....
My breaker is fixed!! Now my plumbing is acting up >:(
Quote from: Natasha on Jan 11 12 12:31
I agree.
On a happier note....
My breaker is fixed!! Now my plumbing is acting up >:(
laxitive :o
LOL
I meant my toilet is acting up.
Quote from: Natasha on Jan 11 12 01:42
LOL
I meant my toilet is acting up.
yea you told us all ready...........I stand by what I said or should I say...
I stay behind the door on what I said
You're being terrible!
:D
History books are easy reads.
If they cover a period of partiucular interest....but almost all are fascinating.
Indeed. If you're in not into the particular history, boredom sets in rather quickly. I do not like overtly nationalist histories, for example. My strong dislike of nationalism/exceptionalism histories more or less eliminates all American history except for Zinn's A People's History. No wonder I live in Canada...
An odd truism to History: the key to writing good history is not necessarily the material and sources, but the style and structure of the text. Reading good, well-written history is fun and enjoyable; reading bad history, on the other hand, is nightmarish. So from what I can tell, the writing of history follows these steps: 1) following a style, 2) having a good structure, 3) the quality of the material and its organization, d) the clarity of the point of view or perspective (the actual 'history' part). In other words, the most important aspect to history is the least important to the discipline. No wonder every student in the social sciences finds writing History papers a chore!
Quote from: Sportsdude on Jan 12 12 11:55
Indeed. If you're in not into the particular history, boredom sets in rather quickly.
That's always been the issue for me.
I prefer to read poetry.
Quote from: Natasha on Jan 12 12 01:34
That's always been the issue for me.
I prefer to read poetry.
I will stick to
porn poetry also ;)
Natasha, you might like plays if you only read poetry.
I never left the basement suite today. I opened the window and the door for a bit to take-in some air, but otherwise I was reading from 10am to 10pm.
I have had six text messages in the last four minutes - each one a tale of woe.
Quote from: Sportsdude on Jan 12 12 10:20
Natasha, you might like plays if you only read poetry.
I
do enjoy plays, ballets, art museums, etc.
Quote from: Gopher on Jan 13 12 07:59
I have had six text messages in the last four minutes - each one a tale of woe.
Thats not good. Hopefully they aren't that bad, and dont affect you directly Gopher.
I had a long message typed out in reply to SD and lost it. Im not spending the time to redo it, lol!
Quote from: Russ on Jan 13 12 03:55
I had a long message typed out in reply to SD and lost it. Im not spending the time to redo it, lol!
:D
Quote from: Russ on Jan 13 12 03:55
I had a long message typed out in reply to SD and lost it. Im not spending the time to redo it, lol!
Ha! What was it about?
Found a new place to live.
Hey SD.
To be honest, I was talking about how I liked to collect and read old marine engineering manuals and volumes. From the days of classical engineering and mostly manual control.. not digital crap.
I sometimes pay a pretty penny for some of the older volumes. Although to me, 30 bucks for an old manual/ volume is a rip off anyway so take it with a grain of salt.
Most I have paid, is for an old volume on hot bulb engines.. they made a few as small farm engines, and made I think one for a wooden sail/ power vessel. Didnt do too well. The volume is super rare, from around the late 1800's and I think I paid close to 300 for it. SS was very happy with me when she noticed. Dont ask me about it.. I dont know where it is currently. In one of three places in my vacuum sealed bags in rubbermaids.
What amazed me, was they have something working off a similar principal actually for sale.. New composites and new minds on it I guess. Also they used electrical on this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Caframo-Limited-800CABBX-Powered-Stove/dp/B0012MD796 (http://www.amazon.com/Caframo-Limited-800CABBX-Powered-Stove/dp/B0012MD796)
Quote from: Sportsdude on Jan 14 12 06:40
Found a new place to live.
Yeah? Thats good, what was wrong with the last place?
Are you sharing with people in the current or next one?
Quote from: Russ on Jan 14 12 07:05
Yeah? Thats good, what was wrong with the last place?
Are you sharing with people in the current or next one?
The place I'm at now is temp, but it's an hour + away from school and my social life. My profs were predicting my own death a week ago - I was past my "social reproduction" limit within the city. Fun times. I'm now moving to a place 15-20mins away, in the middle of everything, and with someone, so I won't be alone. I'm pretty excited.
Oh wow. Fascinating, Russ.
I'm not really a collector of things; but maybe that's due to not really having passions or nerdy interests. I used to have this crazy idea or plan that I was going to collect every UK Town and Country planning book from the 1950s onward. A bored professor in England started publishing books on chronicling the changes in planning from the 50s until now. He died in 2005, but I think he started this ridiculous project right after defending his PHD.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Town-Country-Planning-UK-14th/dp/0415358108/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1326609101&sr=1-1 (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/Town%20and%20Country%20Planning%20in%20Britain)
I left the second edition at home.
Link won't work, SD.
Oops. Sorry, I gave the UK link. Thanks, Gopher.
http://www.amazon.ca/Town-Country-Planning-Barry-Cullingworth/dp/0415358108/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326762934&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.ca/Town-Country-Planning-Barry-Cullingworth/dp/0415358108/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326762934&sr=8-1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4G-9uwuKnc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4G-9uwuKnc)
I'm having coffee with Room 101 aka the ex tomorrow... why, I have no idea.
A 65-year-old man who was knocked off his bicycle by three teenagers on a Pennsylvania trail shot two of them, killing one, police said according to reports.
The Reading Eagle newspaper said (http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=361536) the wounded teen, 16, was taken to hospital and the third, age 15, was taken in for questioning and was later sent to a youth center.
The paper said the mother of the slain boy, 16, asked officials not to release his name until she had been able to tell other members of the family what happened.
The incident happened on the Thun Trail near a bridge over the Schuylkill River, between Reading and West Reading around noon Wednesday. According to WGAL.com (http://www.wgal.com/news/30301618/detail.html), police said the boys knocked the man off his bicycle in an apparent robbery attempt.
"There was one juvenile who was shot and is deceased [and] another juvenile who was shot and is in surgery," Police Chief Jed Habecker said, according to a report by the WFMZ-TV station (http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/Police-Man-shot-teens-in-self-defense/-/121418/8499682/-/12rwn9cz/-/index.html).
According to police, the 65-year-old was riding his bicycle when the teens knocked him to the ground, the station said.
Police said two teens then assaulted the man, who drew his gun and shot them.
The man was released by police after they consulted with District Attorney John Adams late Wednesday, WFMZ reported.
Quote from: DDD on Jan 26 12 04:06
RUN LIKE HELL
Hahaha. She went on exchange for an entire year, so she basically forgot the stuff that occurred and transpired... (nearly two years ago now). Talked for an entire hour, so it must have gone well. We will probably meet up again in a month or so.
Quote from: Sportsdude on Jan 26 12 08:20
Hahaha. She went on exchange for an entire year, so she basically forgot the stuff that occurred and transpired... (nearly two years ago now). Talked for an entire hour, so it must have gone well. We will probably meet up again in a month or so.
A month or so? Why so long?
Quote from: Sportsdude on Jan 26 12 08:20
Hahaha. She went on exchange for an entire year, so she basically forgot the stuff that occurred and transpired... (nearly two years ago now). Talked for an entire hour, so it must have gone well. We will probably meet up again in a month or so.
Sex only other than that RUN LIKE HELL
Quote from: Natasha on Jan 27 12 01:02
A month or so? Why so long?
Midterms are coming up. She has to write her papers and read the course material. She's one of those who reads everything the night before and still gets an A+.
Quote from: DDD on Jan 27 12 03:06
Sex only other than that RUN LIKE HELL
She's really not all that attractive anymore; the lifestyle caught up with her in the past two years and she aged rather quickly... kind of sad, really. The party life of hipsters.
Quote from: Sportsdude on Jan 29 12 12:17
She's really not all that attractive anymore; the lifestyle caught up with her in the past two years and she aged rather quickly... kind of sad, really. The party life of hipsters.
Everyone's attractive in the dark ;)
Just heard that a very close friend died yesterday, we had known each other for over 40 years.
Quote from: Natasha on Jan 29 12 06:51
Everyone's attractive in the dark ;)
She was attractive in the light, back in the day. She looks closer around my age now - she's 4yrs younger - while I apparently became the hot one thanks to long distance running. I'm getting skinnier while everyone else is getting fatter as the years role by. I find this ironic.
So sorry to hear about your friend, Gopher.
Thanks, SD.
Quote from: Sportsdude on Jan 30 12 07:41
She was attractive in the light, back in the day. She looks closer around my age now - she's 4yrs younger - while I apparently became the hot one thanks to long distance running. I'm getting skinnier while everyone else is getting fatter as the years role by. I find this ironic.
So sorry to hear about your friend, Gopher.
Running or not, most men tend to get more handsome with age. It's like they grow into their looks or something.
Most women aren't as fortunate.
Quote from: Gopher on Jan 30 12 07:10
Just heard that a very close friend died yesterday, we had known each other for over 40 years.
That sucks :( 40 years is a long time..........
Quote from: Natasha on Jan 30 12 12:40
Running or not, most men tend to get more handsome with age. It's like they grow into their looks or something.
Most women aren't as fortunate.
most except you
Why do so many feminists seem to do all in their power to rid themselves of any trace of femininity?
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, Gophie. :(
I totally agree with you Natasha. Men as they age do look better and seem to be more comfortable in their own skin. I have to say MrPL looks better now than 8 years ago, though mind you, he has packed on a few pounds but who doesn't in a relationship? lol.
Well that's different, he has stated that he wants his ashes to be scattered on the Nile.
Quote from: Gopher on Jan 31 12 10:33
Well that's different, he has stated that he wants his ashes to be scattered on the Nile.
Sounds cool to me
Quote from: Gopher on Jan 31 12 07:46
Why do so many feminists seem to do all in their power to rid themselves of any trace of femininity?
I think you answered your own question.
Quote from: purelife on Jan 31 12 09:41
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, Gophie. :(
I totally agree with you Natasha. Men as they age do look better and seem to be more comfortable in their own skin. I have to say MrPL looks better now than 8 years ago, though mind you, he has packed on a few pounds but who doesn't in a relationship? lol.
:D so true. Honestly, I don't mind the extra pounds. It's love weight lol
I love your weight
(http://i44.tinypic.com/21kme5v.gif)
Was today groundhog day?
Roommate is sick with a high fever and I don't have bcmed... (i applied, but that takes 3mths. So I enrolled in private, but they haven't gotten back to me.)
New soap = bad reaction ??? Now I look like I have chicken pox :'(
Sensitive skin sux >:(
Quote from: Sportsdude on Feb 02 12 09:56
Roommate is sick with a high fever and I don't have bcmed... (i applied, but that takes 3mths. So I enrolled in private, but they haven't gotten back to me.)
That sucks SD. Hope you get better. That sickness seems to be going around. All we did was lots of fluids and tylenol cold and flu. no doctor. no need for a basic cold. SS and myself both had it.
Quote from: Natasha on Feb 03 12 09:16
New soap = bad reaction ??? Now I look like I have chicken pox :'(
Sensitive skin sux >:(
ReallyÉ É
wtf my keyboard is on funny symbols mode again. damn macs!!
Anyhow, back to the quote, lol. We use the sensitive skin types, or hypoalergenic cause of little SS. When she s older we will switch back to the regular stuff.
Quote from: Russ on Feb 03 12 09:46
ReallyÉ É
wtf my keyboard is on funny symbols mode again. damn macs!!
lol
QuoteAnyhow, back to the quote, lol. We use the sensitive skin types, or hypoalergenic cause of little SS. When she s older we will switch back to the regular stuff.
My daughter has eczema so since she was 3 we've used dye free and perfume free products. Also changed shampoo, conditioner, soaps, body wash and lotions. Every now and then I like to get a little something different for myself. Some times it goes well. Most of the time, I have a bad reaction. I guess after 9 yrs my skin has adapted to bland products.
Why is it that everyone driving faster than you is considered an idiot and everyone driving slower than you is a moron?
I was told that at the end of this undergraduate tunnel is a plane ticket to Europe, yesterday. I obviously didn't accomplish much soon after learning this.
Quote from: Natasha on Feb 03 12 11:59
Why is it that everyone driving faster than you is considered an idiot and everyone driving slower than you is a moron?
LMAO
<-------- enjoyed the superbowl :)
^^^ Yes it was a good game^^^^^^^^^^
Trying to plan my next holiday.
Trying to not think about the future.
Trying to get :o
Quote from: Gopher on Feb 06 12 02:15
Trying to plan my next holiday.
If you aren't too worried about exact dates, as in really flexible and able to go on a moments notice, do the last minute travel deals.
Quote from: Sportsdude on Feb 06 12 02:27
Trying to not think about the future.
Beer. With double dark n dirites as chaser. It will help with this.
My cordless phones keep dying. Three years old and already batteries are toast.. However these have been the best ones I have had in a long time. This is the FOURTH set of cordless phones I have bought.
I just searched and bought new replacement batteries with a higher reserve capacity but same dimensions than the originals. With all four phones getting new batteries for 26 bucks including shipping, Ill see how long this lasts. If not, ah well it was 26 bucks. Ill just break down and buy yet another set of phones.
Quote from: Russ on Feb 06 12 08:28
If you aren't too worried about exact dates, as in really flexible and able to go on a moments notice, do the last minute travel deals.
That's what I'm thinking of at the moment.
Quote from: Russ on Feb 06 12 08:29
Beer. With double dark n dirites as chaser. It will help with this.
The bender will come, presumably during the going away party less than a year from now (if I don't mess this up). My life is in full transition mode. It's a weird feeling.
So in the past 5 weeks I've had coffee with a different girl at this cafe at the same time on the same day and at the same table. My roommate was the first one to suggest that the barista staff might think I'm some kind of player. lol
Dunno...
I have just booked a holiday in Spain for the beginning of April
Sounds fun Gophie :)
Won't be my fault if it isn't.
Vancouver girls (and apparently guys as well) in this town are wafflers.
How do I delete my account here?
Just reminded me that there must be about 20 places I not longer visit on which I still have an open acccount (not to mention long forgotten sign-in names and passwords).
This time next week I shall bve in the middle of my packing for a week in
http://www.majorca-mallorca.co.uk/paguera.htm (http://www.majorca-mallorca.co.uk/paguera.htm)
Nice, Gopher!
Heading south of the border tomorrow.
Away for long, SD?
Nope. Half of a day. Back now.
Until the next time.
Leaving, Gopher? Oh, wait.
No, I'm not leaving; I was just referring to your previous post.
Oh. Ok.
Yeah, I doubt I will head that way anytime soon. Whatcom County drives me insane. But I'm not a fan of border regions in general. The people in Whatcom County rarely - if ever - go north into Canada, and the Vancouverites I know rarely go to Whatcom County except for gas in Blaine. Stupid imaginary lines. Two little worlds existing in one world.
Off for a week now, see you all later.
Have a good trip Gopher.
Well, hope you are doing well SD.
Im wondering whether to watch a movie or go see whats happening on the back deck.. I can hear laughter.
Been back several days now, Russ. Majorca is everything they say it is.
Hi Russ. I'm hanging in there, but I need to start looking for employment. Starting to focus more on graduate school stuff now. I suppose this was inevitable.
I have just sent SD a PM.
Women's English:
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Yes = No
No = Yes
Maybe = No
I'm sorry = You'll be sorry
We need = I want
It's your decision = The correct decision should be obvious by now.
Do what you want = You'll pay for this later.
We need to talk = I need to complain.
Sure go ahead = I don't want you to.
I'm not upset = Of course I'm upset, you moron!
You're so manly = You need a shave and you sweat a lot.
You're certainly attentive tonight = Is sex all you ever think about?
Be romantic, turn out the lights = I have flabby thighs.
This kitchen is so inconvenient = I want a new house.
I want new curtains = and carpeting, and furniture, and wallpaper...
Hang the picture there = NO, I mean hang it there!
I heard a noise = I noticed you were almost asleep.
Do you love me? = I'm going to ask for something expensive.
How much do you love me? = I did something today you're really not going to like.
I'll be ready in a minute = Kick off your shoes and find a good game on TV.
Is my butt fat? = Tell me I'm beautiful.
You have to learn to communicate = Just agree with me.
Are you listening to me!? = [Too late, you're dead.]
Was that the baby? = Why don't you get out of bed and walk him until he falls asleep.
I'm not yelling! = Yes, I am yelling because I think this is Important.
The same old thing = Nothing
Nothing = Everything
Everything = My PMS is acting up.
Nothing, really = It's just that you're such an a**hole.
==========================================================
Men's English:
"I'm hungry" = I'm hungry.
"I'm sleepy" = I'm sleepy.
"I'm tired" = I'm tired.
"Do you want to go to a movie?" = I'd eventually like to have sex with you.
"Can I take you out to dinner?" = I'd eventually like to have sex with you.
"Can I call you sometime?" = I'd eventually like to have sex with you.
"May I have this dance?" = I'd eventually like to have sex with you.
"Nice dress!" = Nice cleavage!
"You look tense, let me give you a massage." = I want to fondle you.
"What's wrong?" = I don't see why your making such a big deal about this.
"What's wrong?" = What meaningless self-inflicted psychological trauma are you going through now?
"What's wrong?" = I guess sex tonight is out of the question.
"I'm bored." = Do you want to have sex?
"I love you." = Let's have sex now.
"I love you, too." = Okay, I said it... we'd better have sex now!
"Yes, I like the way you cut your hair." = I liked it better before.
"Yes, I like the way you cut your hair." = $50 and it doesn't look that much different!
"Let's talk." = I am trying to impress you by showing you that I am a deep person and maybe then you'd like to have sex with me.
"Will you marry me?" = I want to make it illegal for you to have sex with other guys.
(while shopping) "I like that one better." = Pick any freakin' dress and let's go home!
"I don't think that blouse and that skirt go well together." = I am gay.
LOL I am so not gay >:(
Larry: "What's the difference between your toilet paper and your shower curtain?"
Jeff: "I don't know"
Larry: "Then I'd hate to see your shower curtain"
:D
LOL
<---- making straight A's!!
Enjoying everything I'm learning but HATE the audio files I have to listen to ::)
Nice ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ A
The ex randomly sent me a text message saying she was sorry for being a jerk. I'm not sure what she's exactly apologizing for - at this time anyway - but we're 'hanging out' sometime next week. The reactions from friends have ranged from "DEAR GOD" to "Oh no..." to "remember to bring your chastity belt." lol
Why can't every season be football season :(
SD................noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Don't worry... all that came out of it was a repeating nightmare for about a week.
I've got a cold or the flu now.
I am pleased with my new camera
I am not pleased with my new camera
I was given a new one a few weeks ago, hated it and sold it so I could get a new one of my choice.
Good for you :)
It was a relief, I really hated the other one and if I couldn't have found a buyer in a week I would have binned it.
Quote from: Gopher on Jul 05 12 02:41
It was a relief, I really hated the other one and if I couldn't have found a buyer in a week I would have binned it.
wish u could do that after you get married
Quote from: DDD on Jul 05 12 04:07
wish u could do that after you get married
lol shouldn't this reply be in the other thread?
Quote from: Gopher on Jul 05 12 02:41
It was a relief, I really hated the other one and if I couldn't have found a buyer in a week I would have binned it.
What type of camera did you get?
Olympus, the one I hated was a Canon.
I like the canon camera's mind you it is the Canon D10 series I like. A good all round sports camera. Mind I have never used it. I just like the features of it.
I have used a Canon Elph S410 PowerShot that has been through hell & yet it still takes fairly good pictures. Unlike the Kodak Easy Share C530 which is just a boat anchor of crap. It takes pictures but I can never tell how good the shot will be until later. some look fine on the tiny lcd but blow them up on the monitor they are out of focus or blured
I had a really nice Kodak a couple of years ago but it got dropped on its corner once and broke. Unlike the Canon Elph dropped down a flight of stairs and took pics afterwords. It got bounced down the highway after a bike accident yet it still works. The Kodak C530 has taken a bit of a beating but just can't be relied on anymore.
There is something to be said about each camarea out there some are good some are bad & the only way to tell if yo uwill like them is to go to the camera shop and spend time with a few of them in oyur own two hands to decide for yourself what is best.
Not a well known fact but there used to be a canon camera shop in New Westminster that actually offered a loaner camera. I had to pay a rather ludicrous deposit but I got to use a couple of camera's for a day which helped me decide what camera I wanted most.
I would like to do that today if I had the money I am not sure which camera to go with. The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV or the well acclaimed Nikon D3X
With out being able to use either camera for a for hours I have no way to tell which I would want to buy more. Those are Cameras with price tags of one thousand dollars not a sum of money I am comfortable spending with out a couple of days to try the camera out to make sure I love it enough to drop that much cash.
There are much cheaper cameras but I want to get in to some serious picture taking and the pocket digital camera just wont cut the mustard.
So tell us Gopher what camera did you decide to get. I have seen some of your fantastic pictures, so I know its got to be a pretty decent chunk of change you dropped for some pretty impressive hardware.
What did you get & why? What features made this camera better than the one you did not like.
Was it the Olympus E-5
My trusted camera was a Kodak (loved it), however something went wrong with the shutter and it would have cost more to be repaired than what it was woth. I was then given a Canon Powershot A3300IS about which I liked nothing at all, it just didn't feel good and was far too complicated; in the end I settled for an Olympus VH-120 which was right for my pocket and 'felt' good...apart from being user-friendly. Good results from it so far.
^ I LOVED my old Kodak as well. Had it for years but could only use a certain type of battery with it. After so many years the battery wouldn't keep charge for very long. I considered getting a new set (which I would've had to order) but my cousin needed a camera and it was a good excuse for me to get another camera. I have this one now..
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It's a FujiFilm finepix S2940. I don't like it at all.
send pics ;D
Leave it to Brett Michaels to design clothes that make dogs look like sluts.
How can the world end in 2012 when I have yogurt that expires in 2013?
That settles it, it can't.
Hates when I reach out to chat with someone who I thought I missed just to remember how much I'm really annoyed with them.
Quote from: Natasha on Jul 13 12 03:47
Hates when I reach out to chat with someone who I thought I missed just to remember how much I'm really annoyed with them.
:o :(
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A woman goes to her doctor and says she wants an operation because her vagina lips are much to large. She asks the doctor to keep the operation a secret as she's embarrassed and doesn't want anyone to find out. The doctor agrees.
She wakes up from her operation and finds three roses carefully placed beside her bed. Outraged she immediately calls in the doctor and says, "I thought I asked you not ...to tell anyone about my operation!" "Don't worry," he says, "I didn't tell anybody. The first rose is from me. I felt bad because you went through this all by yourself. The second one is from the nurse. She assisted me with the operation, and she had the operation done herself." "Who is the third rose from?" she asked. "Oh," says the doctor, "that rose is from the guy upstairs in the burn unit. He wanted to thank you for his new ears!"
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Who is the most popular guy at the nudist colony?
The guy who can carry a cup of coffee in each hand and a dozen donuts
LMAO new ears
<---- is offically a cheerleading coach.
Quote from: Natasha on Jul 16 12 06:47
<---- is offically a cheerleading coach.
I will cheer to that yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ;D
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;D Thanks guys. I'm actually looking forward to it.
I'm scared, it's dark in the daytime!
At least the rain is nice :) I could do without the howling winds, lightening right outside my LR picture window and the thunder which sounds like it's right over my house ??? :(
I have yet to meet a woman that has nothing interesting to say
The student Dr I saw yesterday was a little too friendly. He told me I was very pretty and exotic looking for the women in this area, he liked my personality, and had a good time with our visit :D :D
Quote from: Natasha on Jul 18 12 01:41
The student Dr I saw yesterday was a little too friendly. He told me I was very pretty and exotic looking for the women in this area, he liked my personality, and had a good time with our visit :D :D
Did he ask u to
Ask me to what? He was a student Dr who was married.... yes, I noticed lol
<--- regaining health.... slowly but steadily (thank God).
I spent the past 7 months walking around Naked. Today I am dressed for the first time in a very long time.
Stayed at home or went out naked to do some shopping?
I went out completly naked of course. But now that I have my ring on again, I am once more fully dressed.
Went to the Island for the heck of it today; to remember that I once lived there, somehow, I think.
Hi everyone. Long time, no see. :)
HI PC long time no see. How have you been ? what did you do while you wernt here and last but no least where you been at ? With out you here and some other folks who have also gone silent posters such as Tenkanni, Purelife, Lil Me, Van_Dan? Russ plus a few other regulars since they stopped posting here
What I am saying PC is that Discover Seattle has been pretty silent with out you and a few others around here
Discover Seattle has sure has been a quiet forum that can be bad or good depending on how you look at it.
Been picking blackberries
I keep coming across the wod 'jejune' - how is it supposed to be pronounced? - And what, exactly, does it mean?
Dear Church Family, strike that
Dear Friends and Enemies.
Recently my health problems have not been liver related so I suppose I can be thankful for that small mercy.
My problems began with my hospitalization on August 30 or September 1 I am not exactly sure which day of the week it was. I have a rather severe infection that possibly started in my kidney. The doctors are not exactly sure when is began or where it could also have begun as a bladder infection but with my poor health it is hard to tell.
Well wherever it started I now have a bad infection that is in both my Kidneys as well as it is now in my bladder. All of which means that the past 3 weeks have been miserable. My white Cell count is still high. I only hope they find a regime of antibiotics that begins to work soon.
I say that because the pain killers they give me do not help very much at all. I think the worst part has been the past couple of days of vomiting and when I don't vomit I am left feeling damnably nauseous. I have also had very little strength. I think I will be back in the hospital by this time tomorrow it all depends onwhat the doctor says tonight.
What I can tell you all is this. My infection is not responding well to the antibiotics. A normal infection should have responded or cleared up by now. Mine has not cleared up it seems to have slackened off somewhat and I am feeling a bit better but I do not feel anywhere near well yet.
The reason I say I don't think it has not responded well to the treatment is because I do not feel that I have gotten any better. I have spent the past 3 weeks in a immense amount of pain, passing blood frequently and often. I am in pain every time I have to void..
try to Imagine that you have Kidney stones every single day for the past 3 weeks and that you are tryign to pass one every couple of hours well take that feeling and you pretty much have what describes the kind of pain I am having to deal with every day for the past 3 weeks.
I think they called it a Pyelonephritis infection. I am not sure if I am spelling that correctly or if that is even what the doctor said it was.. I think that's what it is but I am not sure.
So if you do pray please keep me in your prayers
Signed
Devan
September 17 2012
Today I was called to come in to the Doctors office. You may ask when getting a phone call to come in and see you Physician is a good thing. Sadly, Today I found out my liver has decided to pack it in. Right now my health is pretty bad and I am doing weekly blood tests to monitor the situation.
Should things get worse it will be another stay in the hospital. Mind there is not much they can do except ease the pain and help one through the passing from this life even if it is at the cost of ones own dignity. So that is one thing that wont happen again. I am going to die at home should things get worse. I will not die in a hospital bed. I will stay at one if they can help me and heal me. However they never knew what caused my liver failure the previous 2 times so I doubt they will have any answer this time.
Everything is now out of my Hands. I have no control over liver failure. I can only live or die taking things one day at a time. No one wants to die but I am ready if I should. It once again looks like I might find out what happens next sooner than I had planned. If I don't make it, it has been great knowing you all.
Peace be with you today. tomorrow and may you have peace in your lives the day after as well.
Signed
That Fat Bastard
Devan
Seen a shop which advertises that it is open until 18pm. When is that?
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Huh.. But wasn't he a Government official pretending to be an actor =D
The crap that ends up in print sheesh...
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for 10 bucks hell dishes, laundry, mow lawn........etc..........
US Election esult : and almost the whole world breathes a sigh of relief.
I hate packing.
Wondering whether to go to Majorca again next year.
Has Pippa written a parenting book yet?
Three ton Stollen
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20656264 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20656264)
Home again.
Having to find the xmas tree stand which is well hidden for last three years. Clean the house, prepare food platters.. for 15 kids and 44 adults on saturday. Happy Happy Joy Joy.
Hope everyones having a good season!
Best wishes Orik.
Russ
<------- made deans list :)
Congrats Natasha!
Well, bought a christmas tree stand. My dad admitted to taking my old one a few years ago, when we used a fake tree the last two years.
I didnt fully read all the instructions.. how hard can a christmas tree stand be right? Well...
Some of these new ones have little tiny holes in the bottom, and come with rubber PLUGS. Yes they are drain plugs. If you put the tree in the stand, behind your couch on your laminate flooring, which you also happen to have an eggshell woolly throw rug in front of... make sure you have read the instructions and put the plugs in.
^ thank you
Hi everyone!
The xmas tree stand sounds complicated Russ... *cough* buy a fake tree! *cough* ;)
Congrats Natasha on making the Deans list!!! whoop whoop :)
All is well here, just been super duper busy and enjoying what is left of my maternity leave before I head back to work. *sniffles*
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 12 12 07:22
<------- made deans list :)
Congratulations! May I ask what you're majoring in?
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 12 12 07:22
<------- made deans list :)
Is that like Santa's Good List?
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 13 12 08:02
Congratulations! May I ask what you're majoring in?
Thank you.
I'm majoring in Medical Transcription
and I'm taking an art appreciation elective :D one has nothing to do with other, I know, but a person can only go as high as an Associates Degree in my major so why not make everything else fun?
Quote from: DDD on Dec 13 12 08:33
Is that like Santa's Good List?
:D :D pretty much, yes.
Quote from: purelife on Dec 12 12 09:41
Hi everyone!
The xmas tree stand sounds complicated Russ... *cough* buy a fake tree! *cough* ;)
Congrats Natasha on making the Deans list!!! whoop whoop :)
All is well here, just been super duper busy and enjoying what is left of my maternity leave before I head back to work. *sniffles*
Hi miss PL~
I hate fake trees. I only put up with it the last few years due to being too busy. I usually get a permit and go get my own.
Hope you have a great remaining maternity leave... they dont seem to last long enough.
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 13 12 02:07
Thank you.
I'm majoring in Medical Transcription
and I'm taking an art appreciation elective :D one has nothing to do with other, I know, but a person can only go as high as an Associates Degree in my major so why not make everything else fun?
OK. I admit defeat here. Is that like a pharmacist? Or is this the person that decifers doctors writings?
I wonder when the inch replaced the barleycorn as a unit of measurement.
Quote from: Russ on Dec 13 12 02:21
OK. I admit defeat here. Is that like a pharmacist? Or is this the person that decifers doctors writings?
A transcriptionst types up medical reports that have been dictated by doctors.
Quote from: Gopher on Dec 13 12 02:43
I wonder when the inch replaced the barleycorn as a unit of measurement.
I think it was 2.6 fortnights ago.
Only interesting to me, probably... My son has reached his "target weight" required so that he can join the Air Force (which he intends to do ASAP). He's done really well, lost about 40lb in 8 ~ 9 months.
The media is peopled by flibbetigibberts and popinjays.
Quote from: Russ on Dec 13 12 02:21
OK. I admit defeat here. Is that like a pharmacist? Or is this the person that decifers doctors writings?
Exactly as TB explained :) I'll start off working from home then transfer to an office setting after my kids graduate high school.
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 14 12 05:27
Only interesting to me, probably... My son has reached his "target weight" required so that he can join the Air Force (which he intends to do ASAP). He's done really well, lost about 40lb in 8 ~ 9 months.
Congrats!!! Wish him well on his journey and may he always be safe.
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 16 12 10:46
Congrats!!! Wish him well on his journey and may he always be safe.
I agree. Good for him TB! He has accomplished a milestone on the game of life... shows he is willing to work for his goals.
Quote from: Gopher on Dec 14 12 11:45
The media is peopled by flibbetigibberts and popinjays.
I laughed. And my first thought is have you been trapped watching mary poppins?
Well, I hope TB doesn't ban me...
But Im going to be buying another Apple product.. Im going to get the latest iPad. Not because I already have some apple products.. well ok yeah thats part of it, but because I can sync into the navigation gear for my boat and use the ipad as an additional control screen. For some reason the type I have bought doesn't support other types of tablets.
What Im wondering, is if anyone has any experience with the Samsung tablet. Im looking at getting it for the wifey, and we can load it with leapfrog apps and others for the little one to play with.
Oh, I'm no fan of Apple, that's for sure, BUT.....I have to admit that they make good stuff.
My wife has an iPad (her 2nd, actually) and frankly it's a helluva nice gadget. I'm even thinking of getting one myself. It's a damn cool piece of hardware (and arguably the best tablet out there). Some of the newer Android-based are pretty damn good, though, and cost a lot less.
To me, however, buying a Kindle or other basic e-reader seems like a waste of money compared to buying a full-on tablet like an iPad.
But don't buy the Surface tablet. The Microsoft Surface is a piece of shit, and I strongly urge you not to waste your money on one. It's an expensive piece of crap.
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 18 12 06:06
Oh, I'm no fan of Apple, that's for sure, BUT.....I have to admit that they make good stuff.
My wife has an iPad (her 2nd, actually) and frankly it's a helluva nice gadget. I'm even thinking of getting one myself. It's a damn cool piece of hardware (and arguably the best tablet out there). Some of the newer Android-based are pretty damn good, though, and cost a lot less.
To me, however, buying a Kindle or other basic e-reader seems like a waste of money compared to buying a full-on tablet like an iPad.
But don't buy the Surface tablet. The Microsoft Surface is a piece of shit, and I strongly urge you not to waste your money on one. It's an expensive piece of crap.
LOL!
Thats funny about the Surface Tablet. I must admit it wasn't even on my list.. but, um, its good to know its a piece of shit.
Yeah, Im surprised about the ipad. many of my friends like them. I just wonder how Im going to go about watching, um, borrowed movies on it.
Thanks for your help TB
Why are people not bothering to provide instruction manuals these days? (Canon in particular).
Quote from: Gopher on Dec 19 12 09:30Why are people not bothering to provide instruction manuals these days? (Canon in particular).
Cuz they save a few cents by not including it in the box.
I worked for a company that made a very expensive high-end bar code printer, fairly techy stuff. One day they decided to stop shipping the 200-page manual with it so they could save 4 or 5 dollars per sale (and they made the customers buy it for $50!).
Overnight the volume of calls in the technical support center skyrocketed, and it ended up costing the company a
fortune in tech support calls, not to mention the incalculable cost of the bad will and customer frustration it caused.
It was a dick move. Someone in marketing got a bonus for "saving the company money" but we lost 10 or 20 times as much providing tech support to people
who never would have needed it if they'd only had a manual.
The forum has been updated to the latest version. Weeeeee.........
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 19 12 09:37
Cuz they save a few cents by not including it in the box.
I worked for a company that made a very expensive high-end bar code printer, fairly techy stuff. One day they decided to stop shipping the 200-page manual with it so they could save 4 or 5 dollars per sale (and they made the customers buy it for $50!).
Overnight the volume of calls in the technical support center skyrocketed, and it ended up costing the company a fortune in tech support calls, not to mention the incalculable cost of the bad will and customer frustration it caused. It was a dick move.
Someone in marketing got a bonus for "saving the company money" but we lost 10 or 20 times as much providing tech support to people who never would have needed it if they'd only had a manual.
Going to take the darned thing back and badmouth Canon everywhere I go.
FYI....my wife said she'd give me her iPad if I got her an iPad Mini....so we went out tonight and I got her one.
$329 for the 16G wi-fi model.
It's very light weight and sorta cute, lol. It's just like a scaled down iPad, same controls, interface, etc.
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The world can't end on the 21st because the milk I just bought doesn't expire until the 28th. Case closed.
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 20 12 04:48
The world can't end on the 21st because the milk I just bought doesn't expire until the 28th. Case closed.
We have it upside down 2012 is 5015
I think you meant: 5105 sı 2102 uʍop ǝpısdn ʇı ǝʌɐɥ ǝʍ
How do you do it upside down?
Dropped off a couple of bags of clothes and household items to a charity house, then dropped off diaper cakes to the maternity ward for the new babies :) giving to others in an unselfish manner..... great feeling.
Quote from: Gopher on Dec 21 12 10:32How do you do it upside down?
We use a chin-up bar and some straps.
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 19 12 10:07
FYI....my wife said she'd give me her iPad if I got her an iPad Mini....so we went out tonight and I got her one.
$329 for the 16G wi-fi model.
It's very light weight and sorta cute, lol. It's just like a scaled down iPad, same controls, interface, etc.
I looked at it. Ended up with the newest ipad some retina display or something. Got the Zagg cover with keyboard and screen cover. Im pretty happy with it. Im still looking at the ipad mini though.
Taken the plunge and booked another holiday in Majorca
Put away all the Christmas decorations last night and I'm missing it already.
Happy New Year to you all :-*
Thanks Natasha, and a very happy new year to you too - and everyone else.
Happy New Year! I've missed you all.
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 31 12 12:10
Put away all the Christmas decorations last night and I'm missing it already.
Happy New Year to you all :-*
I finally assembled the bench/ cuboard unit thingy by the front door and took the xmas tree out at the same time. My daughter helped me take all the decorations down and put them away. When I tossed the tree into the front yard to put into my truck tomorrow morning, she started crying and threw a temper tantrum.
Quote from: Lil Me on Jan 06 13 09:28
Happy New Year! I've missed you all.
Happy New Years to you too LM!
I might be moving house.
Quote from: Gopher on Jan 09 13 07:35
I might be moving house.
Where to, roughly speaking?
I took my son to the Air Force recruiter to turn in his initial paperwork packet today. He filled out a bunch of forms and answered a bunch of questions and it all went smoothly.
They waaaaaaaaaaant him, lol.....he's in good health, no police or criminal record, he had high ASVAB scores, no drug abuse, doesn't smoke, doesn't drink, and he got decent grades in school. And he graduated, lol. I think the AF recruiter was probably doing a Happy Dance after we left. :)
So now we wait until they verify his ASVAB scores from the high school, then he goes back on the 30th (probably sooner) to get a date for MEPS (his official physical exam).
Once that's done he signs the official enlistment papers and then waits for a date to report for basic training. And then he's off and running.
I'm not sure how Sakha and I will get used to all the peace and quiet, clean dishes and plentiful hot water, but somehow we'll muddle through. Heh.
Quote from: TehBorken on Jan 09 13 07:59
Where to, roughly speaking?
Will let you know when it happens
Hi Goph. Is this a good move?
TB-ooohhh, exciting. Enjoy the new stage of life without a kid! And best to luck to him. Exciting adventures.
Lil Me! Good to see you again.
I've been working on grad apps, term papers from last term and recovering from the flu for the past week.
It's been a crazy couple of months of darting back and forth between four cities in two countries while still remembering I'm in school. February or March might have another wild globe trotting 'long weekend.'
Go Seahawks.
Good to see you again SD. Just had news that I've passed my Spanish exam.
Quote from: Gopher on Jan 14 13 07:11Just had news that I've passed my Spanish exam.
So you were examined and officially found to be Spanish? Congratulations! ;)
This morning a woman standing in front of me in a shop wanted to fill in a form for a loyalty cad. After being given the form she said she was unable to do it as she didn't know her address. She followed this up by saying that she would have to go home to find out what it was. Thinks: if she didn't know her address, how would she be able to go back to where she lives?
Maybe she memorized the route back home?
Quote from: Gopher on Jan 16 13 09:55
This morning a woman standing in front of me in a shop wanted to fill in a form for a loyalty cad. After being given the form she said she was unable to do it as she didn't know her address. She followed this up by saying that she would have to go home to find out what it was. Thinks: if she didn't know her address, how would she be able to go back to where she lives?
I was standing next to this gorgeous Thai girl in line at the store the other day, and I kept thinking to myself, "Don't get an erection, don't get an erection..."
But she did. :(
Ex Benedict, anyone? Well, at least we know what he's giving up for Lent.
Wonder what Belusconi makes of it all?
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http://www.penisland.net (http://www.penisland.net)
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A friend used to complain that she drove to work so she could afford to buy gas to...drive to work. :(
I used to do that, but not anymore. About 10 years ago I shucked all that stuff and basically quit the workforce so I could stay home and spend more time with my son. It wasn't easy, but I'm glad I did it.
However, now I'm pretty much ruined for any kind of office job, lol. I probably wouldn't last a week before I did or said something that would result in my being fired like a cannon.
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Quote from: TehBorken on Feb 19 13 07:33
A friend used to complain that she drove to work so she could afford to buy gas to...drive to work. :(
I used to do that, but not anymore. About 10 years ago I shucked all that stuff and basically quit the workforce so I could stay home and spend more time with my son. It wasn't easy, but I'm glad I did it.
However, now I'm pretty much ruined for any kind of office job, lol. I probably wouldn't last a week before I did or said something that would result in my being fired like a cannon.
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The world would be better place with more such heroes.
http://stepfordwives.org/ (http://stepfordwives.org/)
Quote from: Gopher on Feb 22 13 10:35http://stepfordwives.org/ (http://stepfordwives.org/)
"
Stepford Wives Organization is in no way associated with any fetish, transgender, deviant or alternative lifestyle groups. We do NOT support any fetish, transgender, gay, deviant or alternative groups. We do NOT support roleplaying, fantasy, or bdSM play"
Well, damn....then I doubt they'd let me join. Because I'm really into that transgender-pizza-delivery-guy-and-the-horny-deviant-housewife game. :(
Honestly, that group is seriously demented:
"Stepford Wives Organization believes that as a women, we should accomodate our husbands by allowing them full access privileges to our physical assets. We never think about physical pleasure for ourselves: we save our states of arousal for our husbands and refrain from any self-attention when our husbands are absent or present. We believe that each day, we should preserve our purity for our husbands to possess on their whim. Our husbands, as men, have sole access to our bodies. We have been taught from a long tradition that we, as wives, have no rights to expect or ask for physical gratification."
The 1500's called, they want their wife-slaves back.
Some of this stuff is hilarious, I especially appreciated the cookery page.
Our husbands, as men, have sole access to our bodies. We have been taught from a long tradition that we, as wives, have no rights to expect or ask for physical gratification."
Got my vote
Quote from: DDD on Feb 22 13 05:00
Our husbands, as men, have sole access to our bodies. We have been taught from a long tradition that we, as wives, have no rights to expect or ask for physical gratification."
Got my vote
:D only women who are lousy in bed would seriously believe this.
I take it you don't.
Nope. I'm no ones doormat.
Never thought it for a moment. Yous one feisty muchacha.
:)
Thanks
You are MOST welcome.
Hi everyone! A year goes by so quickly!! My lil miss is growing up so fast.
Wonderful to see you here again, purelife!
Off to Majorca tomorrow (all being well).
Moving tomorrow, so wont be around for a while.
How do you delete our accounts?
Quote from: Natasha on Apr 24 13 03:41
How do you delete our accounts?
Dont think u can only mod can remove all your comments
Quote from: Natasha on Apr 24 13 03:41
How do you delete our accounts?
Wait! What? Why.. where you going?
Hey guys,
Long time no read!
Only a few weeks left in Vancouver for me. It looks as of now that I'm headed to Montreal in September for more schooling. It's not completely a done deal but it feels as such. If this somehow falls through I think I will either land in Toronto or leave the continent.
Well that's the news from the bicyclist. :)
Good to hear from you again SD. Montreal? When is this likely to happen?
Hello SD.
Good to hear you are okay and doing well! Best of luck with your future endeavours.
Was wondering where you were at and what you were up to.
As for starfish scientist and myself... We are expecting our second screaming pink thing end of June beginning of July.
Quote from: Russ on May 25 13 09:16
Hello SD.
Good to hear you are okay and doing well! Best of luck with your future endeavours.
Was wondering where you were at and what you were up to.
As for starfish scientist and myself... We are expecting our second screaming pink thing end of June beginning of July.
Not long to go now....
Hi Gopher, Russ
It depends on when I turn in a research statement at this point, but it appears I'm off to Montreal for graduate studies in September. I've had a busy month.
Congrats on the baby, Russ! You and Starfish must be excited! :)
Quote from: Gopher on May 25 13 11:39
Not long to go now....
Yeah... And i keep wondering why? Ha!
Thanks Gopher
Quote from: Sportsdude on May 26 13 08:40
Hi Gopher, Russ
It depends on when I turn in a research statement at this point, but it appears I'm off to Montreal for graduate studies in September. I've had a busy month.
Congrats on the baby, Russ! You and Starfish must be excited! :)
Good for you SD
You will enjoy Montreal better than here probably.
Yeah... We are excited but also worried about all the stuff we have to do all over again.
Quote from: Russ on May 26 13 09:07
Good for you SD
You will enjoy Montreal better than here probably.
Yeah... We are excited but also worried about all the stuff we have to do all over again.
Thanks Russ.
I hope so too. I have rather grown tired of the scene here.
I'm sure everything will be great. I hope things are going well for you three + 1.
What's Purelife up to these days?
I need to brag for a minute....
My daughters poem has officially been published. I received the book the other day :)
Got a prescription for four separate items from the doctor today, have to collect another three at the hospital on Thursday. Who needs food?
Quote from: Natasha on Nov 26 13 12:03
I need to brag for a minute....
My daughters poem has officially been published. I received the book the other day :)
Post the poem here so we all can have a read
Quote from: Gopher on Nov 26 13 06:41
Got a prescription for four separate items from the doctor today, have to collect another three at the hospital on Thursday. Who needs food?
Bless your heart. I know how feel though. Hope everything works out for you.
Quote from: DDD on Nov 26 13 07:52
Post the poem here so we all can have a read
Give me a few days and I'll send to you via email. I'll send pics of my new haircut too :) you'll never believe my daughter cut it.
Why can't we all see it?
Quote from: Natasha on Nov 26 13 01:36
Give me a few days and I'll send to you via email. I'll send pics of my new haircut too :) you'll never believe my daughter cut it.
Please do and soon toon
Quote from: Gopher on Nov 26 13 02:07
Why can't we all see it?
lol just prefer to avoid any forum bouncing and drama but I may post a couple of pics of the new cut anyway. I love it!
Quote from: DDD on Nov 26 13 05:04
Please do and soon toon
I will. I have to get everything off my cell first. I have lots to do over the next week due to Thanksgiving and getting my house back in order after plus I finally get to decorate for Christmas.... so excited about that. This Christmas I'm decorating my white Christmas tree to look like a snowman :) This will be my first year attempting this so I hope it turns out cute :D
Stripper Tree 8) 8)
Quote from: DDD on Nov 27 13 08:12
Stripper Tree 8) 8)
That would never go over at my house. I have underage peeps in and out all the time. Not sure it would be good for kids to leave here and tell their parents they saw a stripper tree lol
Quote from: Natasha on Nov 27 13 12:55
That would never go over at my house. I have underage peeps in and out all the time. Not sure it would be good for kids to leave here and tell their parents they saw a stripper tree lol
Depends if somebody was using it or not LOL
Quote from: DDD on Nov 27 13 04:17
Depends if somebody was using it or not LOL
lol
I hope no one would be using it. I would hate to know people are coming in my home and swapping fluids on my pole. You know how that goes.
When I get my snowman tree situated, I'll send you a pic :)
Yippee, back from the hospital and still alive.
That IS good news.
Happy Thanksgiving to all down in the USA
Was great!!!!
Tons of food, good family and the Cowboys game on the telie :)
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 02 13 09:05
Was great!!!!
Tons of food, good family and the Cowboys game on the telie :)
I was not there :(
Quote from: DDD on Dec 03 13 04:39
I was not there :(
Sorry. Maybe next time.
And you didn't invite me to celebrate with you either, monster!
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 05 13 07:45
Sorry. Maybe next time.
And you didn't invite me to celebrate with you either, monster!
u missed it as we do it much sooner in the year
Quote from: DDD on Dec 06 13 04:06
u missed it as we do it much sooner in the year
And what difference does that make. I didn't get an invite either way :P
Quote from: Natasha on Dec 11 13 04:07
And what difference does that make. I didn't get an invite either way :P
Next year.........now how to tell peeps that one ::)
Well, that's another visit to the hospital over and done.
PSA dropped from 4,000 to 7.5 :) :) :) :)
Quote from: Gopher on Dec 13 13 06:02
PSA dropped from 4,000 to 7.5 :) :) :) :)
I admit I had to google what this meant. Good to hear!
Definitely worth getting a PSA test, I had no symptoms at all.
Quote from: Natasha on Nov 27 13 05:53people are coming in my home and swapping fluids on my pole. You know how that goes.
Oh yes, I know how that goes. ;)
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 23 13 12:23
Oh yes, I know how that goes. ;)
I watched a movie like that once ;D
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 23 13 12:23
Oh yes, I know how that goes. ;)
LOL
So it was a definite Merry Christmas for you then.
Finished watching Insidious 2.
Hated it.
Now to get my laugh on with Kevin Hart :)
Hello everyone...hope all is doing well!
Hope everyone had a festive holiday. Happy new year! Thought I'd drop by on a very quiet work day. I took down the tree and decor yesterday. Feels good to have my living room back. :)
Hello Purelife.. Long time no see!
I seem to come back here and stay in spits and spurts.
We don't take down our tree until after new years.. mostly cause its a pain in the ass. lol.
Hope alls well with you and your family.
Hi purelife, nice to see you. Hope you had a nice holiday, and I wish you a great New Year.
Um, now Im a little slow, but I just noticed there's no pigs flying around?
Quote from: Russ on Dec 29 13 01:26Um, now Im a little slow, but I just noticed there's no pigs flying around?
That was turned off a while ago, but maybe the Karma Piggy (http://karmapiggy.com/) will be back. :)
I forgot about the pig!!!
Great news on the pig.
In other news.. my wifey sent me a pic of my daughter. It shows her sitting on the ground surrounded by hair, and one of her dolls in her hands. I thought she got ahold of some scissors and snipped the dolls hair. Upon closer inspection most of the hair on the ground around her is the same colour as hers. I guess this means she's getting another haircut soon.
The scissors are kept in one of those magnetic holder thingys for pens at the top of our fridge. My wife informed me, our daughter dragged a chair over to the fridge, put one of her small plastic lawn chairs on top, then added stacks of her art supplies boxes until she could reach them. I think we have to review our idea's on "safe places"
Hi Teh Borken, Russ, DDD....
What a little rascal your little miss is. She and my son should meet after you read about what my 4 yr old did.
He got a hold of the box of pantiliners in the bathroom drawer. He took the sticker part of the backing off of each and every one of them (about 30 or so left) and started to stick them on my bedroom wall like it was art work! We should've captured a pic. It would've been priceless.
Oh, and he got a hold of my US change coin purse and $40 US is now missing. I bet he and his little sister were happily enjoying the thrill of ripping the two $20 bills to shred and then throwing the coins everywhere. I searched high and low for the bills and so I really think they shredded it or they were accidently thrown in the trash.
GREAT TO SEE YOU PURELIFE.
LOL kids...........................u can keep them :D
Quote from: purelife on Jan 02 14 01:25
Hi Teh Borken, Russ, DDD....
What a little rascal your little miss is. She and my son should meet after you read about what my 4 yr old did.
He got a hold of the box of pantiliners in the bathroom drawer. He took the sticker part of the backing off of each and every one of them (about 30 or so left) and started to stick them on my bedroom wall like it was art work! We should've captured a pic. It would've been priceless.
Oh, and he got a hold of my US change coin purse and $40 US is now missing. I bet he and his little sister were happily enjoying the thrill of ripping the two $20 bills to shred and then throwing the coins everywhere. I searched high and low for the bills and so I really think they shredded it or they were accidently thrown in the trash.
If it was my daughter that took money, like she has, I would be looking in the toilet. However she has learned not to do that. I would also expect her to have them at her "art corner" where we have her paints and felt markers at an easel (reduces artwork on the walls).
Your littlest one sure looks cute!
My daughter likes cards and purses. So much we gave her a bunch of old gift cards and such for her to use as credit cards. Also she has two purses she likes to fill up with stuff, and an old iPhone she uses as her phone (no sim and its slightly broken so no signal). However when I was packing this last time to come away, I have two plastic credit card sized things I have to carry. Basically they are proof of courses I took, and the dates with course numbers. I couldn't find them and was tearing the house apart to find them.. and couldn't figure out how they were lost from my sea bag I always leave everything in. Ended up finding them long after I had given up hope, I was going out last minute shopping before I left the next day, when my daughter asked if she could come. I said sure and she said oh, let me get my purse and credit cards.. she dropped them on the floor when she was getting her shoes on. Lo and Behold.. there it was.
I have just cleaned my shoes.
Hiya GOPHIE!!! How have you been doing?! :)
It's scary to think how girls pick up on these "girly" things at such a young age. My daughter loves her dolls and bags. I've noticed how she likes to loop them in her arm and strut around the house. I haven't yet purchased her a real girly bag yet but I'm sure in time, I will. lol. I like your idea of giving her old gift cards. I shall keep them for that day when she has her fake wallet.
I remember you mentioned you thought you were going to have a second girl but baby ended up being a boy. I have been dieing to know the story to that! :D Please share. And how is he doing? How old is he now?
A little late but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Only have to go to the hospital once a month now, instead of every two weeks. However, it's for the rest of my life.
Does Amanda Knox post here?
you know u suck too
Most fashions are not as cheap as their wearers look.
Third day this week of making batches of bacon cheddar deviled eggs... ugh!
3rd day this week masturbating :D
So your gf is being useless again?
;) kidding.
yup
I am still around
Good to see u been wondering where u are
Just had three days in Wales. Llandudno is a fantastic place. Recommend it.
post pics?
Quote from: DDD on Mar 28 14 01:47
yup
lol I was joking!!
I hope everything gets better asap!
I spent my first Easter with my biological father this year ;D
Was wonderful to have the extra family around.
Quote from: Natasha on Apr 25 14 06:12
I spent my first Easter with my biological father this year ;D
Was wonderful to have the extra family around.
;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Just booked a week in Finland at the end of the June.
Hi, all you nice folks. I Used to be Kitten on this site, but a computer hack followed by a long illness forced me to stop. I'm glad to be back and hope to re-establish my kitten persona and all the karma I accrued. Anyway, so good be here again.
Where is everybody???? This is like being in a large city and hearing only echoes instead of voices! I've been reading some of the topics being discussed, and there are some familiar signatures. Does no one remember me...Kitten? I would like to resume my old identity and go back to being Kitten again instead of my rather cumbersome name. I hate being a stranger in my old home...(sob, whimper). My avatar was a small black kitten in a large white shirt. Teh Borken picked it for me, since I had neither a picture nor the knowledge of how to find and post one. I'm still woefully illiterate in that area but I'll try to learn.
"I hate bring a stranger in my old home"
I know how you feel. I recently went back to home town. Although I was surrounded by family I felt like such an outsider 😥 I enjoyed seeing everyone and their expanding families but I'm not in any hurry to go back.
Quote from: Neddie Geri on May 08 14 08:31Does no one remember me...Kitten? I would like to resume my old identity and go back to being Kitten again instead of my rather cumbersome name.
If you still have the email you registered with you can click "Recover Password" from the login screen and get your previous screen name back. If that's not possible PM me and I'll see what I can do. :)
Whee! I'm back, and I'm doing my "happy dance".
Orik, I suddenly realized who you are. You joined just a few months after me. Good to see you are still here!
I guess I was wrong. I thought I saw a recent post by him in this thread, but when I scrolled back I couldn't find him. Oh well.
This is so strange. I see 5o guests, but nobody is posting. I wonder why.
It's getting late, so I give up. I'm off to bed. See you tomorrow. Good night.
Good Morning. How's the weather where you live? It looks like iffy weather here in Burnaby. Maybe rain, maybe some sun, very cloudy right now. How I would love some sunshine for a change! Time to feed some hungry cats, so see you later....at least I hope I will.
It appears cell phones and iPads have destroyed any interest in this form of communication. It's a real shame because this used to be a lively and interesting site with so many people contributing. I wish everyone could remember how much fun it was to chat with each other and exchange ideas with other friendly people.
Yep, a lot of stuff has gone mobile and everything is twitter and facebook. 140 characters seems to be the limit for expressing ideas and communicating now. Bleah.
Quote from: kitten on May 10 14 05:28
It appears cell phones and iPads have destroyed any interest in this form of communication. It's a real shame because this used to be a lively and interesting site with so many people contributing. I wish everyone could remember how much fun it was to chat with each other and exchange ideas with other friendly people.
So what happens now? Does this mean the end of Discover Seattle? Am I to lose the last place I finally managed to come back to with high hopes of regaining friendships? I personally may not be here by the end of the year, but I had hoped for friendship at the end of the road. My heart is breaking at the loss of my "friendly space". Being alone is sad, but I can't make friends in a housing unit filled with addicts, pushers, and drunks. I wouldn't want them here in any case.
Good Morning! It's going to be sunny today as soon as the early clouds go away. My depression has lifted and I'm feeling great. Been up since 4AM again. As soon as the cats saw the light they started asking for food, which is out of the question until 6AM. They went away disappointed and went back to sleep. Sort of wished I could have, but I was too wide awake. Anyway, have yourself a lovely day. By the way, I've been reading about your trips to Cambodia. It's so fascinating and the pictures are a real eye-opener about life on the other side of the world. Thank you so much for this wonderful excursion and I love the accompanying letters. You write so well that it was a delight to read. Have you ever taken an interest in compiling this into a book form? I would certainly send for a copy!
Quote from: kitten on May 11 14 09:05By the way, I've been reading about your trips to Cambodia. It's so fascinating and the pictures are a real eye-opener about life on the other side of the world. Thank you so much for this wonderful excursion and I love the accompanying letters. You write so well that it was a delight to read. Have you ever taken an interest in compiling this into a book form? I would certainly send for a copy!
I'm glad you liked it...the whole thing was an adventure for me, something that put my life on a whole different track.
Several friends have been after me for some time to turn it into a book, so I may do something like that. Getting started is the hard part. :)
As for Sakha and I, well, we've been happily married for five years now (time flies, huh?), and we're coming up on our sixth anniversary in June. All I can say is that I got enormously lucky when I met her. :)
I'll never forget the first time I "saw" her on Skype. My buddy Jack and I had been grousing bitterly about women for months and months; both of us were just as discouraged and fed up with the women we were meeting as could be. The very idea of either of us dating or getting married again was so far off the radar even the Hubble couldn't find it.
I had gotten a web cam the day before so I could talk with Sakha, but I felt pretty crappy the next day, just sick and not feeling well at all. But I didn't want to be rude and blow her off so I figured I'd connect with her, say hello, chat with her for a few minutes, and then talk with her more the next day when I was feeling better.
When she popped up on the screen I started feeling really sick, all hot and sweaty and kind of nauseous. I'm not kidding- I actually thought I was having a f*cking heart attack, right in front of her on camera. :(
But it wasn't a heart attack....it was looooooooooooooooove. lol
So we spoke for maybe 30 minutes on Skype, and afterwards I came bounding out of the room, grabbed Jack, and told him, "JACK, JACK, I'VE GOT TO GO TO CAMBODIA RIGHT AWAY!!"
Jack: What??
Me: I have to get to Phnom Penh as soon as possible!! I need to get a ticket so I can go next week!!
Jack:
Wh...WHAT?Me: Yeah, I have to go marry this girl!"
Jack:
WHAT? It was pretty funny, actually. He looked at me like I had gone utterly insane, lol. But ten days later I was in Phnom Penh getting engaged. :)
Jack later married one of Sakha's friends"Pheara" that we introduced him to. :) After Pheara came here and got her US citizenship they emigrated to Cambodia and they're now living happily just outside of Phnom Penh. Sakha and I are going to visit them again in August or September.
That is wonderful for both you and Sakha, and also for your friend Jack and Pheara. Wow! Two happy ever after stories. So very heartwarming to hear such beautiful stories. Love at first sight, over Skype of all things. Amazing! Congratulations on your upcoming sixth anniversary! She sounds like a perfect match for you. I gather you will be taking her somewhere special to celebrate.
Quote from: kitten on May 11 14 12:29I gather you will be taking her somewhere special to celebrate.
I'll be taking her to Cambodia for a couple of weeks in August, that's what she wants for an anniversary gift. :)
I always bring her flowers to her at work on Valentines Day, her birthday, and our anniversary. The other girls at her work just smile and grit their teeth because their husbands never ever do anything like that for them. They're very jealous and catty, but Sakha just laughs about it when she gets home. "Oh, they so SO mad!" lol
Isn't that one of the really, really hot months? Or does it cool down a bit by then? Anyway, that is a lovely Anniversary gift and so very thoughtful. The idea of bringing flowers to her workplace must really annoy the other girls. Love it! Sakha must feel so proud of her man. She sounds like a beautiful person, both inside and out. I forgot to ask before but how does your mother-in-law enjoy her visits to your place? It is such a culture shift for her!
Good morning. :) It will be another lovely day and I'm looking forward to the things I have planned to do. First on the agenda will be to feed the cats. The feral stray came in looking for breakfast, but they all won't be fed until six A.M., so they'll have to wait a while longer. My two want to eat... right!... now!! Later this morning I have a trip to my doctor, and then the day is clear. I have plans to sit outside for a couple of hours and catch up on the newspaper and the crossword puzzles. Then some housework and cooking. I'm waiting for a friend to call, as he may need to go to the hospital and I've offered to take him and look after his cat while he's gone. He has been a lot of help to me and it's the least I can do to pay it back. After that, who knows, but something is bound to turn up. Have yourself a lovely day and a prosperous one.
Quote from: kitten on May 11 14 03:22Isn't that one of the really, really hot months? Or does it cool down a bit by then?
April and May are the two hottest months, by August/September it's cooled down a bit (but still hot hot hot).
Quote from: kitten on May 11 14 03:22She sounds like a beautiful person, both inside and out. I forgot to ask before but how does your mother-in-law enjoy her visits to your place? It is such a culture shift for her!
She liked staying with us but was a bit bored, no one to talk to, not much for her to do. She went to TX a few weeks ago to spend time with her brother and his family. Lots more people she can talk with there, but she still wants to go back to Cambodia after visiting with them for a few months (she may come back here for a little bit before she goes back).
I can imagine it would be hard to adjust at her age. It would be a little easier (but not much!) for a younger more adaptable person. However, at least Sakhi got to see her for a little while, and may be able to do so again before she returns home. Anyway, you'll be there in August, so that will be so nice for her. I was busy all afternoon with supervising my friend while he put in flowers and herbs for me. For quite a long while it was warm and sunny, and it was wonderful to be outside for a change.
Kitten !!!!!!!!!!
I haven't read anything yet....have to play catch up. How nice to see you !
OMG! P.C.! So wonderful to see another friend appear. I'm feeling the magic word "euphoria" spreading happily through me. Happy dances are definitely in order. Hope to talk you later when you've caught up a bit.
I'm so surprised to see you !
Having troubles remembering passwords. lol
I'm at a loss for words. So unlike me. :D
Should say hi to any familiar faces too.
HI !
:) :) HI!!! :) :) Had to leave for a bit to feed and monitor my cats to make sure they stayed at their own dishes. They tend to migrate in case there is something more interesting in the other dishes.
Oh Kitten....I'm just so thrilled to see you.
So how many cats do you have now ? Lol
We lost our old guy earlier this year. He was 19. I miss him so.
I have two full-time cats. Kaycee and the kitten he adopted, Skinx The part-time cat I named Mr. Tibbs, and he comes in for meals at the regular feeding times, (usually, not always). He is a battlescarred tom, not that old, but he's fought a lot of fights and under a coat of dense fur he's quite skinny. My Skinx is a tuxedo that Kaycee used to play with. One day Skinx' owner decided she wanted a ginger tom instead, so she threw her out. I noticed she was following Kaycee around and I watched as he guided her in the door and led her to his dish. She ate and promptly got sick because she hadn't eaten for so long, so I waited a bit and gave her a little soft food. She loved it, and suddenly I had two lovely cats instead of one. Happy ending for her and for me. I'm so sorry you lost your beautiful cat. Of course you miss her, and it's so hard to say goodbye to one you care about. My deepest sympathy to you.
Good morning! Looks like another gorgeous day coming up once the clouds lift. Love it. You seem to be another early bird. You must be so busy! I wish you a happy and prosperous day, TehBorken.
Good Morning! I loved yesterday, but it got so windy I had to come back inside. Today it is supposed to reach at
least 23 Degrees, so back to the patio before the wind kicks up in the afternoon. Coffee and newspaper outside... perfect If anyone is reading this, enjoy a wonderful day.
Sounds lovely, Kitten. :)
I spent the day planting a hedge. Only got half done. I ache, I'm burnt and I'm tired. In spite of that, I feel strangely good.
Hopefully I'll be able to move tomorrow to get the other half done.
Applause, P.C.!! What a tremendous amount of work you are doing.! It seems you never have time to just kick back and be completely idle. No rose-sniffing under your thumb. You wouldn't have time to stop to smell it. But congratulations on all you are accomplishing. That's amazing. How is your soreness now? Starting to ease up with a couple of stiff ones and maybe a soak?
I had one of those incredibly perfect days....out in the sun all day, drinking cold water and just soaking up the heat. Almost no pain, just perfection! Oh, for another day like that again. But I guess this was it and it will revert back to cold, wet days by the weekend.
Quote from: kitten on May 14 14 09:11
Applause, P.C.!! What a tremendous amount of work you are doing.! It seems you never have time to just kick back and be completely idle. No rose-sniffing under your thumb. You wouldn't have time to stop to smell it. But congratulations on all you are accomplishing. That's amazing. How is your soreness now? Starting to ease up with a couple of stiff ones and maybe a soak?
I had one of those incredibly perfect days....out in the sun all day, drinking cold water and just soaking up the heat. Almost no pain, just perfection! Oh, for another day like that again. But I guess this was it and it will revert back to cold, wet days by the weekend.
Nice, Kitten. Perfect days are.....perfect. lol happy to hear you had a painless day. We should all make sure we don't take these things for granted.
I think I have a wee bit of a burn, but that's okay. Well worth it. I have to learn to type all over again, it has been so long. And of course they keep trying to correct all my spelling mistakes, which is simply British instead of American. But I'm so slow now you would think my answers were coming by snail mail. It's bound to pick up speed as I go along.
P.C.,I apologise, but I will have to sign off now. I hadn't slept since yesterday morning, and suddenly it caught up just now and hit me over the head with the sleep hammer. I was up all night reading everything from one end of this thread to catch up to now. What interesting discussions there were over the years I couldn't be here. Wish I could have, though. That was fascinating to read a chunk of history. Hope you will be around tomorrow night. I look forward to chatting again, if possible.
I'm so happy for Gopher too. What a marvelous thing for him to find his dream come true. Good night, and again my humble apologies.
Sakha and I went to a funeral service for the mother of the lady that owns her nail store. Very subdued. She was 91 and it was time to go, I guess.
Lots of chanting, and we wai'd and bowed and offered incense to the deceased.
How sad for you and Sakha. But you are right, of course. It was time, but I'm sure she will be missed.
Good morning! Lovely day so far....as always, subject to change without notice! ;)
I have a CAT Scan scheduled for today. Hmmm...which cat should I select for it? It's a break in the routine, and when I get back I think there are a couple more things I want to plant, as well as find some nice flowers for a hanging basket. If only there was a little more space, there are a few plants I saw that would look lovely by my tiny patio, but space limitations prevent it.
So, see you later and enjoy the day.
Well, I've checked back a few times and found nobody here, so I guess it's time to say goodnight and read a book instead. Hoping I'll see someone here tomorrow.
Fridays are sometimes busy for me, probably for others too. I was in and out running a lot of errands yesterday, nothing exciting but they all gotta be done. :(
Quote from: kitten on May 16 14 08:15
Well, I've checked back a few times and found nobody here, so I guess it's time to say goodnight and read a book instead. Hoping I'll see someone here tomorrow.
I had a quiet day. The health team came this morning, and after they left I fed the cats some lunch and tried the barbecued back ribs I had done in the oven this morning. Not too bad, but I wish I had my taste buds back to properly appreciate them. I did manage about three ribs. This afternoon the sun came out for a while, so I bundled up against the wind, (two sweaters, and still sort of chilly) and went outside to read. When it got too cold I came back in and read some more. Exciting, wasn't it. I'm half asleep, so I think I'll go to bed early: around ten or so.
Good night, and I'll check back again tomorrow.
Yipes....tried to find time today to drop by. Running a week late getting the veggie garden planted, so have been 'cramming' the last few days. My pre-planted seedlings are screaming to be transplanted. =))
Nice to sit and read outside, Kitten. Something we could all follow your example on. It feels so peaceful.
I tried to sit outside for a while this afternoon, but there was too much wind, and I found it quite chilly so I had to come back inside. I tried to vacuum Kaycee's chair, but at this time of year it is almost a losing cause. I finish and switch off the noise machine, and he's right back in making a fresh deposit of fur! Skinx isn't so bad, because she's outside so much she gets most of it out running through hedges and up trees trying to chase the birds. Mr. Tibbs only comes around for meals and a quick play with his catnip bag.
You always are so busy! I don't know how you do it. My energy level is so depleted that I get worn out doing a little housework, and I have to sit down and rest.
Good morning! It is getting to be close to noon, and the morning has been very quiet. We had periods of rain last night, with more expected before the sun returns. At least there is no need for watering the flowers today, but staying inside limits the number of things that can be accomplished indoors in a small apartment. Later on I hope to get out for some quality sunshine. I get spoiled so easily!
See how far I can stretch "Nothing interesting to Say"?!!!
Quote from: kitten on May 19 14 10:48See how far I can stretch "Nothing interesting to Say"?!!!
Lol, I hear you.
As for me (us), the highlight of our day was back-to-back dental appointments. Yippee.
Hate to admit it, but that still makes your day more interesting than mine! ;) I tried to sit in the scrap of sunshine that appeared earlier, but the wind was so strong I practically froze, so I came back in and read. Tonight, more of same. The thrills never stop, do they. Yawn!!
What a perfect afternoon this was! Sunshine beaming down, new planters hanging (2), everything else is in, and joy of joys, my neighbor is going to give me 2 California poppies to put between the rocks the gardeners planted on the side of my lawn to give it "visual interest". Without flowers in there, they are still just gray rocks! Nothing to see, folks! Move along. Now they will look nice. It started to get chilly for me, so I had to come in around 7 P.M.. But in all, another perfect day in Lotus Land.
Another grey day in the seesaw weather of spring. Indoor time again! But now I can look outside and feast my eyes on the beautiful flowers and feel happy. Life is so interesting now that I have shed little worry frets about trivial things and learned to value the big picture of the wonderful and kind things people are doing for me to make what is left worthwhile.. Thank you, one and all! :) :) :)
Yesterday we went downtown and did some shopping for the stuff Sakha can't find at Safeway or Albertsons, then came back up here and browsed in the mall. I needed an air hose extender for my air compressor, so that was my big purchase. Oooh the excitement never stops. :)
On another note, my son reached his "ATP" status and is now allowed to wear civilian clothes when off duty. Apparently it's bloody hot at Shepard and it's nice to get out of his heavy camo suit and wear something lighter when walking around the base.
Again, Congratulations to your son! He's doing so well for himself. You've set such a good example for him; you must be very proud of his successes. Congratulations for a child well raised.
The sun is sort of shining through the light cloudiness, and it will be another lovely day. I'm looking forward to more hours in my patio sanctuary this afternoon. Oh, and I went to Safeway this morning and got some cappuccino frozen yoghurt. Makes my day! ;D
The sun went, the clouds returned, but for a while there was gorgeous sunshine and I sat outside and ate some frozen yoghurt and simply enjoyed the day. I'm planning to read another book tonight and relax with my cats.
See you tomorrow! ;)
All I can say, Kitten, is...you're doing it right. Enjoying moments we too often take for granted.
Have spent the last couple days prepping gardens and prepping for a massive garage sale. Something I should have done BEFORE I moved. What a mistake that was. =)
Quote from: TehBorken on May 21 14 06:31
Yesterday we went downtown and did some shopping for the stuff Sakha can't find at Safeway or Albertsons, then came back up here and browsed in the mall. I needed an air hose extender for my air compressor, so that was my big purchase. Oooh the excitement never stops. :)
On another note, my son reached his "ATP" status and is now allowed to wear civilian clothes when off duty. Apparently it's bloody hot at Shepard and it's nice to get out of his heavy camo suit and wear something lighter when walking around the base.
Forgive my ignorance....what is ATP.
Two Finnish girls staying here at the moment.
Quote from: P.C. on May 22 14 07:04
Forgive my ignorance....what is ATP.
I think it's "Advanced Training Phase" or Protocol or Program or Plan or something that starts with 'P'. Basically all it means is he's been there 4 weeks without screwing up, lol.
Thanks for the enlightenment, I thought it stood for something important.
Kitten!!!
I'm moving to a new place on the 1st - my own place! Not only is it great that I'm moving, but I will eventually acquire a proper bed to sleep on for the first time in 2.5 years... Spring came and went in Montreal. We are in summer now- the terraces are full. However, summer left and spring came back today with the rain. The Habs won last night, so the city is at peace with itself.
Congratulations, SD! I liked Montreal in the summer. I lived near Sherbrooke St? Avenue?, on Shuter St. I remember a gorgeous place on Sherbrooke that served the best gravy I've ever eaten. I worked at the Allen Memorial Institute, about a half-hour walk, and would climb part-way up and lie in the grass and read after work.
It's good to see you back on the board here.
Nice to find that two oldies have come back, now where are the others?
I hope that someone, out of idle curiosity, will take a look here and see that it is turning into a fun and happening place again. It's so good to be able to make a fresh start on a neglected place. Long may it last! It has to be spread to as many old regulars as possible by any means available in hopes they will come back and join in. There are so many good topics already posted with lots of room for more.
Fingers, eyes and toes crossed for better days to come.
In the news today the story of how the Thai military has taken over the ruling government is still prominent. The government employees are quaking with fear, for the unspoken motto of the military is that they are the Thais that bind. :)
Thais and arms
Quote from: kitten on May 24 14 05:12
I hope that someone, out of idle curiosity, will take a look here and see that it is turning into a fun and happening place again.
Invite a few friends. Leave a link on Facebook. Tattoo the URL on your kid's foreheads. One of those has to work.
Tweet the link.
Quote from: Gopher on May 24 14 11:38Tweet the link.
Keep your weird sexual perversions to yourself! (Unless you have pics, that is.)
If I could tweet, and I knew any people to tweet to, I would do it. My tweeting isn't loud enough to disturb a bird on the lawn.
Snicker. ;)
I don't tweet, I don't facebook, I don't instagram, no pinterest, linkedin, none of that shit.
Now get off of my lawn! :)
Thank you very much, but I prefer my lawn anyway. (Picture thumb to nose) ;D
Nyaa nyaa lol
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NICE!! Exactly what I had in mind, minus the age difference of a few decades. ;)
Rain is so cruel to my aged body. No sleep last night and lots of aches and pain. It will get nicer as the week goes on, and I look forward to next weekend when it is supposed to warm up. I still have the windows to look out and see the beautiful flowers, and that helps a lot when it is grey and wet outside. I'm forever grateful to my dear friend for planting them for me. I owe him something special for his birthday. Maybe a big bottle of vodka would please him.
A neighbor suggested that I might try instant coffee since the good stuff is wasted on my tastebuds for the time being. I just had my first instant coffee in about thirty years. I thought that over the years there might be an improvement in taste by now. Instead, they have managed to make it even less palatable than it was. :'( Just imagine the science devoted to creating a truly bad cup of coffee! Said neighbor is now going to inherit the rest of the jar as a fitting penalty for his recommendation. What absolute sludge! Never again, believe me. I'll gladly do without coffee until I can taste a properly brewed cup again. Tea is delightful! ;D
Quote from: kitten on May 23 14 05:31
Congratulations, SD! I liked Montreal in the summer. I lived near Sherbrooke St? Avenue?, on Shuter St. I remember a gorgeous place on Sherbrooke that served the best gravy I've ever eaten. I worked at the Allen Memorial Institute, about a half-hour walk, and would climb part-way up and lie in the grass and read after work.
It's good to see you back on the board here.
Hmm. The street you used to live on off Sherbrooke Ave is now called Aylmer. You lived in the McGill Ghetto/Milton Park neighbourhood! Pierre Trudeau's art deco bachelor pad is down the street from the institute. Was the grass part of a field? There's a field in front of the institute now. It has castle looking towers and what not. My reading park for that area is the "parc off parc" north of the intersection of Parc and Pins. Otherwise I try and find a tree in Maisonneuve or Lafontaine. It's windier than the plains here.
Le Club du Hockey lost.
I went for a run last night around the Plateau. It was quite nice.
Time to take the dogs for a walk.
Very nice. I don't have to walk my cats. Lovely independent creatures they are. So considerate.
Quote from: kitten on May 27 14 12:51
Very nice. I don't have to walk my cats. Lovely independent creatures they are. So considerate.
And born rulers.
My next door neighbour is walking his cat on a leash!
Poor cat is recovering from surgery and not allowed to wander.
My poor Kaycee needed a collar ( the Cone of Shame!) for a couple of weeks quite a while ago. It took ages for him to get over his embarassment!
I love the irony in this category. There are so many interesting things said here!
Yes, it's wonderful. I always look at it first to see what's interesting.
Welcome back, Lil Me.
I went outside to call the beasties, and caught the smell of someone's barbecue. I wish I could have been there; it smelled gorgeous. I have a fresh batch of homemade honey marmalade bran muffins. Snack time!
Gad, I don't believe this! Put on a nice white blouse, made a fresh cup of tea, took a sip, and Presto!...down the front of my blouse. How exasperating! Into the sink, get the spots out, hang it up and change again. I think I now qualify for the "Klutz Of The Year ' award.
Oh Kitten....you're still funny and charming as ever. =)
I'm one of those people who can't stay clean for five minutes. I've always thought that those who can are the weird ones. lol
Hi Lil Me, Dude and Gophie.
Hi PC, Kitten, Goph, SD, TB
I've missed you all. For 4 years, I had a really demanding job where the phone didn't stop ringing, and I didn't take a lunch break. So no time for DS.
Now I'm back to finishing my uni degree (it's only taken 21 years so far...), but a little more time for The Lunch Thread.
Rant of the day: Why don't people flush public toilets? Twice, if necessary.
I remember (not so fondly) when I had a cleaning contract with a curling club. They always partied in the club, and clean-ups were sometimes nasty. When I found a full set of men's underwear in the toilet tank, filled with an unpleasant substance, It was sort of the last straw. I removed them and hung them beside the large mirror and left a note requesting the owner to please claim. I recall that the contract expired at the end of the month, but I had no regrets over the loss of that job!
Wonderful! This insight into your life is much appreciated, Kitten.
Good Morning! and I think it is going to be a lovely sunny day and I can hardly wait to get out into the sunshine that's on its way. First thing is to set out the smorgasbord for the cats, and then it's on to appreciate the beautiful day. I feel so upbeat and happy. A cup of tea and something to eat and let the day begin.
Morning! Coffee for me.
Hilarious story about the underwear at the curling club. Guess it probably wasn't so hilarious at the time.
Going to watch the Commonwealth Baton Relay tomorrow - don't care about a stick being handed from one person to another, but the atmosphere might be interesting.
Interesting, Goph. Please relay(!) your observations to us.
Might take some photos.
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Wow! The travel bug has hit you hard. Looks like so much fun and happiness for you.
Hi Lil Me! Long time no see. Congrats on finishing the university degree. Big achievement. The fractions are mere social constructions of social statistics. This is what I tell myself when I come across numbers.
The things I wanted to get done today did not happen. This weekend is a wash in general with the moving chaos, paying for things, and trying to contact Hydro Quebec, which is borderline impossible. Hydro Quebec automatically hangs up on you if the lines are busy. I guess they like to keep it short, sweet and to the point.
The best post-Habs loss comment I read on the internet last night was "GOLF!! HABS!! GOLF!!" (get it. haha)
It's baseball season now.
I am making this thread authentic by having nothing interesting to say.
LOL Goph. Please tell us about the Baton Relay!
Hi SD. I haven't finished the uni degree yet. I'm getting there. Hopefully I'll be done around my 40th birthday in 2015, when my oldest kid Heckyl will be in Grade 12.
The Baton relay was a wonderful affair with about 10,00 people watching. Photos coming soon. It was all incredibly English with various things going wrong and the singing of God Save The Queen - photos follow. Thoroughly enjoyable but NO LITTER (which is very unEnglish). Flags from most of the Commonwealth but none from Canada.
What's wrong with Canada? They are acting like Americans, instead of remembering their roots. Shameful, I think. I guess it's Harper and his big country envy. He'd rather aspire to the lofty rank of American president, and have a bigger country to mess up. Land envy....sort of like penis envy, only bigger (much).
Glad to hear the Brits stopped littering for a day!
Brits are a littering bunch? Who knew!
That's really great, Lil Me. Best of luck!
Canada has a novel solution to littering. They elect their garbage to various government posts. Keeps the streets cleaner.
Yesterday I found and ate some wild strawberries.
Hi everyone! I'm not sure why I don't come here often. I should. :)
My 4 yr old is going into Kindergarten this year and we got accepted into the school we wanted him in. Our catchment school was primarily one race and he'd be the only mixed kid there. Where has the time gone?! Soon, my oldest will be graduating high school too, and coincidentally at the same school I graduated.
France: The only military with sunburned armpits.
Hi, purelife! Good to see you again.
Congratulations to both your youngest and oldest children. And to you too for raising a great family.
The raccoons have been prolific this year. They're everywhere getting into garbage and strewing it around. A couple tried to get in my screen door to steal the cat food, but I chased them away in time. I do wish my neighbor wouldn't feed them; it just brings more and more around and I worry about my cats being out during the day. So far they are ignoring each other, but I know they can get quite aggressive when they have offspring.
I made my last trip to the Cancer Clinic in Vancouver today. Now I only have the Home Health nurses and doctors that call and come around frequently to check on progress (or lack of). One less nuisance trip to contend with, which is nice. What I really need is an extension to my little apartment just to hold medications and bottles, patches and general med supplies!
kitten- good for you for keeping everything organized. It must be quite a chore.
Hi purelife! Time flies. Congrats to you and the family.
Looks like being organized is the only way I can cope. Grey pills, white pills, tiny little blue pills, orange long segmented pills; the list seems endless. I need a secretary! ;)
I know the feeling Kitten, my regime is one half an hour before breakfast, three with breakfast and then nothing but water for two hours, then another four and then nothing but water for an hour - then, hallelujah, I'm free until one at bedtime (not forgetting the injection every three months). Incidentally, they're all white.
Hi. Purelife, time seems to more than fly. Can't believe your children are so old already. Seems like yesterday before they were even born. Always good to hear from you.
Hi everyone! :)
time to have some dark chocolate.
You've just reminded me of crystallised ginger!
I have a small paper cut and it hurts like the dickens.
Awww! Here's a long-distance kiss for your finger to make it better. It's supposed to be even better than a bandage!
Oh, that reminds me to buy some crystalized ginger!
Heading to Bellingham for shopping, haven't been there since Jan.
I'd forgotten all about it until you reappeared.
I'm going to Bellingham on Sat but probably won't have time for shopping. Jeckyl's band is competing at the Highland Games, so it will be a day out on the field.
That sounds like a lot of fun, Lil Me.
I've lost my cellphone >:(
Quick! Send out a search party!
Seriously though, I hope you find it. Communication devices are essential these days, especially if you are in a situation where you need help quickly. With your health issues, you can't afford to be without one.
Best wishes for a quick retrieval.
I found it five hours later - in my bed!
Hurray! Glad you located it, Gopher.
So am I. While I was looking for it I was calculating how much I'd have to spend on a replacement.
Quote from: Gopher on Jun 06 14 09:58
I found it five hours later - in my bed!
So...your phone was feeling a little tired. That's all.
I have a cell phone for emergencies, but since I have yet to have an emergency, it remains on its charger base.
Who knows, the time may yet come when it will be pressed into service.
Mine is in use (for texts) almost incessantly, perhaps that's why it decided to take a rest in my bed.
Meanwhile, what they thought 2000 fashion would be like in 1939.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/52284/what-1939-thought-fashion-2000-would-look
The home nurse showed up today and wasted my morning lecturing me on which pills to take, and when to take them. She is immensely tiresome, and responds to any question I might have with a lecture on the importance of taking my pills whether I feel that I need them at that particular time or not. She was referring specifically to the pills for pain, which I must take whether or not I need them at that particular time or not. If I actually do need the pills for pain control, I am not allowed to take them until the appointed hour. This was spoken most emphatically, as if I would be likely to disobey this female dictator. So the rule goes....Take at appointed time, not necessarily when most needed, but when she says I am permitted. This is at variance with the doctor's orders, but in agreement with the label on the bottle, which specifies how much I can have and when. The pharmacist told me that they were required to specify (by B.C. law) time and quantity, but I could actually have one when need was greatest. This Teuton Dragon said the label was the law. (according to her, not the doctor!)
The dragon told me that I could only take them as directed, not as I was told by the doctor and the pharmacy. Apparently she thinks that both the doctor and the pharmaceutical staff are idiots that don't know what they are doing. Since I do need on-going care at home, I shall simply grit my teeth in a non-committal smile, and wait for her to go away as soon as possible.
Can't you have a word with the doctor - or simply disobey orders? I would have thought that 'as necessary' would make them more effective. Unless of course, she is more highly qualified than your doctor.
I hate these little Hitlers.
To my regret, the Home Health doctor is unavailable when I try to call directly, and I always get a recorded message to leave a message which will be ignored when he does check his messages. There is no one else to complain to, so I'll have to put up with it for now. You know the old saying, "If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have none at all." So, rant over, I'll just wait and see what happens.
Today was marvelous! Lovely warmth, a slight breeze, and sitting outside sipping juice. So tranquil and relaxing. Glad to be alive to enjoy days like this.
Yesterday I went to Brass on the Grass in the local park and thoroughly enjoyed it. The event was in celebration of the 100th birthday of the bandstand. Lots of people, a real picnic atmosphere and the epitome of small town English 'cool'. - Straight from Midsomer Murders. Absolutely idyllic. I stayed four hours instead of the planned one hour. All the bands were excellent and since then I've not been able to get the Cornish Floral Dance out of my head.
Next week there is the annual Food Festival which means that at least two streets will be closed again.
Congleton is a happening place.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz9QitmuH3w
The food festival should be a wonderful thing to attend. (licking chops longingly) You seem to be on a never-ending party filled with gorgeous sights and sounds and the very best of all things enjoyable. Life as it should be in a perfect world!
Hi purelife!
Sorry for not replying in a week or so. Moving, cleaning, research and dealing with 9 months of sleep deprivation has started to visibly take a toll. Thankfully, when I get back to Montreal on the 20th I will buy a bed. I haven't had a bed for almost three years...
Heading to Seattle tomorrow and then back up to Vancouver. I've been promised a bed for a few days, so I'll start feeling like a human again.
The previous tenant of my place was a kook who never cleaned. I've been scrubbing the place down over and over again to get out the various smells and odors. I went through a severe bout of renter's regret this week. In time, though, I should be fine.
But think of the experience! ;D
Quote from: Gopher on Jun 09 14 09:33
But think of the experience! ;D
Of sleep deprivation? Haha...
The experience so far has been cleaning my very own first place. It needs a bed, though.
Existential thought of the day: I've been in the country for no more than four hours and thoughts of returning come to me, but I'm never willing to do it. I'm not ready yet, I guess.
Oh, it can take years SD. Just make the most of wherever you are at the time.
I've learned that the more you experience in a new place, the more it starts to feel like home. So keep looking around for new things to do, and you'll start feeling more comfortable as time goes on. I remember it felt sort of strange adjusting to Vancouver after living in Montreal, but now I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. This is my home and I am very content here.
Many thanks for your guidance and wisdom, Gopher and Kitten. I suppose I should clarify: Montreal has been great when I get sleep, haha. It's actually the first specific place I've lived - the pacific northwest is a region and not a city - where I feel connected. For me, in my case, it means caring about the city and the people. A lot of this is a reflection of why I'm here, but I can see myself living here if I learned French! True, a lot of my friends are moving to Toronto.
The existential thought is about the US. I rarely enter the country anymore and the place keeps getting stranger and stranger!
Plane delayed in Chicago. The battery on the plane died.
My neighbor was just here with a generous slice of home-made lemon cheesecake. I ate a bit of it and it is soooo good. She has a talent for cooking, and especially desserts, and she is happy to share them with me. Naturally I enjoy being on the receiving end of them. I ate a small portion of it, and kissed goodbye to lunch. Mac and cheese sounded quite mundane by comparison. I intend to have it for supper instead. I eat such small amounts that the meal would never qualify as a full-fledged dinner. More like an enlarged snack!
Just wondering how long I takes rhubarb to work :(
Hi SD! Gosh, I thought you were living in Van. How come you're in Montreal? Sleep deprivation sucks for sure.
I love extra crunchy peanut butter on toasted flax macks bread. yum!
So do I.
Off for my monthly blood test today, only two buses and one train to get there >:( :(
Can you say anything you want to you say as long it contains the phrases "in my opinion" or "in my experience"?
Good question, Natasha.
And I'm serious about it too.
I posted something the other day and the lady is threatening to slap slander charges on me. I admit I didn't say "in my opinion" or "in my experience" so I'm curious now, can a person pretty much say what ever they want as long as one of those phrases is mentioned??
Just an FYI, I'm NOT seeking any actual legal advice, just opinions from others on the subject. Seriously, who goes on a forum like this to seek REAL legal advice lol
I wish I could help you on this.
Quote from: purelife on Jun 11 14 03:18
Hi SD! Gosh, I thought you were living in Van. How come you're in Montreal? Sleep deprivation sucks for sure.
I love extra crunchy peanut butter on toasted flax macks bread. yum!
I've been gone since July 1, 2013! In grad school! People want me to move back here though. I have insomnia + missing a bed. It sucks.
Well I survived the wedding. I nearly showed visible tears when my friend walked up the aisle. I was a bridesman or 'bride's attendant.'
She's full of shit. You can say virtually anything you want unless it's provably slanderous or an "incitement to riot".
Also, there's a difference between "slander" and "libel" Slander is spoken, libel is written. She probably has no idea what she's babbling about but has learned a few buzzwords. BTW, slander is *very* hard to prove.
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/defamation-law-made-simple-29718.html (http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/defamation-law-made-simple-29718.html)
"Defamation" is a catch-all term for any statement that hurts someone's reputation. Written defamation is called "libel," and spoken defamation is called "slander." Defamation is not a crime, but it is a "tort" (a civil wrong, rather than a criminal wrong). A person who has been defamed can sue the person who did the defaming. (For in-depth information on defamation claims, check out Nolo's Defamation, Libel & Slander (http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/defamation-slander-libel) section.)
Defamation law tries to balance competing interests: On the one hand, people should not ruin others' lives by telling lies about them; but on the other hand, people should be able to speak freely without fear of litigation over every insult, disagreement, or mistake. Political and social disagreement is important in a free society, and we obviously don't all share the same opinions or beliefs. For instance, political opponents often reach opposite conclusions from the same facts, and editorial cartoonists often exaggerate facts to make their point.
What the victim must prove to establish that defamation occurred: The law of defamation varies from state to state, but there are some generally accepted rules. If you believe you are have been "defamed," to prove it you usually have to show there's been a statement that is
all of the following:
published
false
injurious
unprivileged
She'd have to prove ALL of these things, which is very difficult to do. My advice is to ignore her.
Full article: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/defamation-law-made-simple-29718.html (http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/defamation-law-made-simple-29718.html)
Quote from: Natasha on Jun 14 14 07:18
And I'm serious about it too.
I posted something the other day and the lady is threatening to slap slander charges on me. I admit I didn't say "in my opinion" or "in my experience" so I'm curious now, can a person pretty much say what ever they want as long as one of those phrases is mentioned??
Just an FYI, I'm NOT seeking any actual legal advice, just opinions from others on the subject. Seriously, who goes on a forum like this to seek REAL legal advice lol
I've had to buy a new camera.
annoying left eye under eye-lid twitching going on all day long
Why did you have to? Did the old one go belly up or...?
Quote from: Gopher on Jun 16 14 08:56
I've had to buy a new camera.
I've heard eating a banana is supposed to stop eye-twitching...something about the potassium in it calming the muscular tics that cause it I think.
Quote from: purelife on Jun 16 14 02:39
annoying left eye under eye-lid twitching going on all day long
Quote from: TehBorken on Jun 16 14 03:11
Why did you have to? Did the old one go belly up or...?
The shutter stayed half open, would neither fully open nor close.
Was there a cat that's both alive and dead both in and out of the camera?
Probably a fly.
After several weeks of good weather, I've just been informed that the temperature in Finland has turned unusually cold - just in time for me to get there.
Here's a random fact about Finland that I learned from a friend today:
--In a Portuguese textbook from 1934 I read once, it also counted "Árabes, Persos e Hindús" as part of the white race. ... But it said Hungarians, Finns and Bulgarians were "yellows"
OH! something new for me, although I have noticed that a lot of Finns have high cheek bones and some of them have very, very slightly slanting eyes. I'll keep my eyes open and report back.
Hi, everybody,
I'm back again, but considerably weaker now. I've been inundated with nursing personnel from Home Health, and their visits take more out of me than the meds I'm taking. Food is still a challenge for me, because I keep staring at full cupboards and trying to think of anything that would tempt my tastebuds. My appetite has gone steadily down, as has my appetite. I look at the fridge and the cupboards and shudder at the thought. I'm tired all the time, but can't seem to sleep. This is a most annoying disease! I try to find food to tempt my palate, but nothing looks interesting. I used to love scalloped potatoes and BBQ spareribs, but I just can't be bothered to do more than open another can of soup.
I miss all the chats I used to have with you. Chatting with you was so interesting, and I really enjoyed it. But I'm so tired all the time with all the meds I have to take that it is hard to focus on conversation. I also have a very annoying home nurse that shows up two to three times a week to check on me. I don't mind being checked on, but I loathe her patronizing attitude. She seems to restrict her chats to two syllable words, in case I can't grasp anything larger. Being patronized is one of my chief annoyances, but she is the home link to the nurses and doctors. Cancer doesn't automatically mean that I am brain-dead, just seriously inconvenienced physically.
I've noticed that pain is intruding on my addiction to reading. I love to read, but the pills fog my brain. I wind up re-reading books and newspapers because my ability to concentrate is disturbed by clock-watching to take my pills at the required time. Sleep is also disturbed by the need to take meds at certain times, so cat-naps are my only option. One good thing that happens is I can read the same paragraph a couple of times over and it looks new to me!
Time to go back for another cat-nap with my cats. One of the luxuries I never used to indulge in, but now are pleasurable. Hope someone is reading this, and will respond.
Sorry to hear that you're not feeling well.
You are as funny and eloquent as ever.
Nighty night to you and the cats.
Hang in there, Kitten. We are always here for you.
Stay as sweet as you are, Kitten. We're all in love with you.
Quote from: kitten on Jun 18 14 05:27One good thing that happens is I can read the same paragraph a couple of times over and it looks new to me!
I do that now and I'm not on any meds. :( It's just old age chipping away at my brain.
I was re-watching some parts of Breaking Bad last night and thinking, "
damn, I don't remember this part, or this part, or this part...." :(
I saw and ate my first wild raspberry this morning.
Did you need to chase it? Snare it?
No, I just plucked it :-[
Quote from: kitten on Jun 18 14 05:27
Hi, everybody,
I'm back again, but considerably weaker now. I've been inundated with nursing personnel from Home Health, and their visits take more out of me than the meds I'm taking. Food is still a challenge for me, because I keep staring at full cupboards and trying to think of anything that would tempt my tastebuds. My appetite has gone steadily down, as has my appetite. I look at the fridge and the cupboards and shudder at the thought. I'm tired all the time, but can't seem to sleep. This is a most annoying disease! I try to find food to tempt my palate, but nothing looks interesting. I used to love scalloped potatoes and BBQ spareribs, but I just can't be bothered to do more than open another can of soup.
I miss all the chats I used to have with you. Chatting with you was so interesting, and I really enjoyed it. But I'm so tired all the time with all the meds I have to take that it is hard to focus on conversation. I also have a very annoying home nurse that shows up two to three times a week to check on me. I don't mind being checked on, but I loathe her patronizing attitude. She seems to restrict her chats to two syllable words, in case I can't grasp anything larger. Being patronized is one of my chief annoyances, but she is the home link to the nurses and doctors. Cancer doesn't automatically mean that I am brain-dead, just seriously inconvenienced physically.
I've noticed that pain is intruding on my addiction to reading. I love to read, but the pills fog my brain. I wind up re-reading books and newspapers because my ability to concentrate is disturbed by clock-watching to take my pills at the required time. Sleep is also disturbed by the need to take meds at certain times, so cat-naps are my only option. One good thing that happens is I can read the same paragraph a couple of times over and it looks new to me!
Time to go back for another cat-nap with my cats. One of the luxuries I never used to indulge in, but now are pleasurable. Hope someone is reading this, and will respond.
Sorry to read this kitten. Hope you feel better and wishing you all the best.
My daughter decided to help my wife feed my fish. Without telling anyone she grabbed two mighty handfulls of algae eater food and proceeded to feed the fish. Now the catch is that algae eater food, is well, algae for algae eaters, just a little ah concentrated.
The tank got a little murky.
Unfortunately one of my non algae eaters, an angelfish, died due to the algae boom.
My wife is trying to explain to my daughter, there are consequences to not listening, and no fishie is not coming back. Aparently not working.
My first impressions of Helsinki are very good.
A friend of mine is from Finland. Hope you enjoy, Gopher.
So I finally bought a bed. I cried of joy while checking it out at IKEA. This performative act should have happened two and a half years ago.
To the end of insomnia! *raises beer can*
You are as charming as ever, Kitten. It's so nice to read you again. =)
I spent the day in the garden, in the rain. I have little golf ball size purple cauliflowers peaking through the leaves.
And my bok choy has gone full out mutant. It got huge in about two weeks ! :)
Just had my first Finnish breakfast, they are certainly big on herrings and mackerel here.
Quote from: Russ on Jun 22 14 09:21
My daughter decided to help my wife feed my fish. Without telling anyone she grabbed two mighty handfulls of algae eater food and proceeded to feed the fish. Now the catch is that algae eater food, is well, algae for algae eaters, just a little ah concentrated.
The tank got a little murky.
Unfortunately one of my non algae eaters, an angelfish, died due to the algae boom.
My wife is trying to explain to my daughter, there are consequences to not listening, and no fishie is not coming back. Aparently not working.
Still trying to get our 4 yr old to listen... :P
My 2 yr old says "I fart" "I poop" or "I pee" everytime she does it. So lady like.
She's so cute at this age...
Quote from: purelife on Jun 24 14 03:10
My 2 yr old says "I fart" "I poop" or "I pee" everytime she does it. So lady like.
She's so cute at this age...
Ha! Our daughter still does that. She goes potty all on her own but likes to announce it to everyone.
Your daughter has a real cute smile, lol. Quite mischievous too.
<waves> hi PL! Hope everything's well with you.
I am surprised to see so many beggars in Helsinki who are so much in your face.
What strikes you most about Helsinki? How long will you be there?
Quote from: Gopher on Jun 23 14 01:02
My first impressions of Helsinki are very good.
Off to Estonia tomorrow for the day, then leave Helsinki for Tampere and fly back on Monday.
Hiya Russ, how are your little ones doing?!
I love that she is a total girly girl. She is such a breath of fresh air after having consecutive boys.
Hello PL.
Little ones are doing well. Lil SS wears dresses and hats ALL the time now, sometimes two at once. Lil Russ is different than lil SS growing up. We noticed lil Russ is more curious and tries to touch and play with every little thing, while lil SS would want the stuff, but never really played with it. Lil Russ likes to follow lil SS around everywhere, and when she plays with something he tries to get involved. Big sister she is, she will push him down and he starts crying. Lol. He is days away from walking, he pulls himself up and walks along walls and couches, but can't let go yet.
How are things with you and the family?
Quote from: Gopher on Jun 25 14 08:15
Off to Estonia tomorrow for the day, then leave Helsinki for Tampere and fly back on Monday.
Hope you enjoy your travels Gopher. Estonia would be neat, too bad you aren't staying longer, I have always found you need a week in each place to get the feel of the different cultures. Although I must admit, I normally end up at the bar.
I'm sure I will as well. The sun set at about 11 last night.
Estonia isn't only neat, it's cool and the old part of Tallinn rocks.
Wish my camera would let me upload a few photos.
Quote from: Gopher on Jun 26 14 09:18
Estonia isn't only neat, it's cool and the old part of Tallinn rocks.
Wish my camera would let me upload a few photos.
Interesting.. I'm going to hit mr wiki in a moment here.
I bought this all singing and dancing camera a few years ago. I don't have a clue where it is, my wife took it. I just use my iphone now.
You know your kids friends spend a lot of time at your house when you start keeping their favorite snacks around :D
Today is my Friday and I'm brain fried. I have no idea what I ate for breakfast, where I parked my car, or where my wallet is.
But darn...I could tell you all about water rights as a common property resource in Sri Lanka.
Need sleep. And alcohol. Will probably drink wine and watch some netflix tonight. House of Cards or Suits?
Quote from: Russ on Jun 25 14 03:38
Hello PL.
Little ones are doing well. Lil SS wears dresses and hats ALL the time now, sometimes two at once. Lil Russ is different than lil SS growing up. We noticed lil Russ is more curious and tries to touch and play with every little thing, while lil SS would want the stuff, but never really played with it. Lil Russ likes to follow lil SS around everywhere, and when she plays with something he tries to get involved. Big sister she is, she will push him down and he starts crying. Lol. He is days away from walking, he pulls himself up and walks along walls and couches, but can't let go yet.
How are things with you and the family?
Sounds like you have a typical girl and boy. :) Mine are like that too, boy getting into things more than girls. Aargh, my 4 yr old drives me bonkers sometimes. There is never a dull moment in our household. He is a little trouble maker for his own good.
I am looking into changing jobs, need something new and looking into getting some sort of creditation under my belt as I was a college drop out. Time for change this year.
Had black sausages for breakfast, they were not at all as bad as they looked.
I am in Tampere now, I like it far better than Helsinki and it's more how I imagined Finland would be.
Are you not in England now, Gopher? I received your card, and it (the town) looks very old and beautiful. I feel pangs of envy about your on-going adventures. You certainly deserve all the enjoyment you are now experiencing. How I would love to follow in your footsteps and see all the beauty and charm that you are seeing!
Life here is just as mundane and boring as always, punctuated by a never-ending stream of nurses with notebooks detailing the sameness of my life with meds, followed by instructions to eat more, more, more. I am also instructed to get more sleep. When I explain that one of the meds is responsible for keeping me sleepless, they agree that it is known to do that but I must get more sleep anyway. Rather contradictory, don't you think? However, I am still upright and somewhat mobile, so no complaints.
I see that my oldest cat insists that he is hungry (he's not, but wants the attention), so I'm going to persuade him that the outdoors is a great option to food. He weighs around 20 pounds, so his complaints of imminent starvation are somewhat unconvincing.
It's time to make the living room a little tidier. The cats tend to rearrange the cushions and push the candle holders closer to the edge of the coffee table. It's their way of contributing to the look of the room. I have also learned that leaving a clean pot on the stove convinces them that it is hot, and keeps them off it.
Bye for now, and continue to enjoy your most excellent adventure. I am wishing for your good health, and continued happiness.
Back to England on Monday. I will write more then, not easy on this tablet. All very laid back - but not cheap. Wish I could post some photos..
Today I learned that sanomat means newspaper and not automatic laundry as I had first thought.
After a full week I'm finally teenager free.
They'll slowly start coming back tomorrow though :D
Quote from: purelife on Jun 27 14 11:40
Sounds like you have a typical girl and boy. :) Mine are like that too, boy getting into things more than girls. Aargh, my 4 yr old drives me bonkers sometimes. There is never a dull moment in our household. He is a little trouble maker for his own good.
I am looking into changing jobs, need something new and looking into getting some sort of creditation under my belt as I was a college drop out. Time for change this year.
Wish you all the best in your future endeavours PL.. its not easy to change when you have been in a routine for so long.
Lil SS was in Emerg yesterday, she went outside barefoot and got a sliver in her foot from something. It was too deep for SS to get out so she went to our family Doctor.. who said he couldnt do it, so on to Emerg. Apparently when the doctor took it out, it was in three pieces.. and took a few nurses to help. LOL.
Quote from: Gopher on Jun 28 14 04:09
Had black sausages for breakfast, they were not at all as bad as they looked.
I am in Tampere now, I like it far better than Helsinki and it's more how I imagined Finland would be.
Whats in the Black Sausages Gopher? Do you know? Is it like a blood sausage?
Enjoy your trip!
Similar, but really dry.
I recall that my first husband brought some sausages home from a Hungarian deli once. One look convinced me that they couldn't possibly be edible. I stuck with a salmon salad for my meal and decided that I would rather eat in the living room rather than watch him eating it. It was blood sausage and I couldn't watch him eating it after seeing it raw. It didn't look any better once it had been cooked. ::)
Just had two more for breakfast and also some egg butter which is new to me
PL- bonus if you can get your current employer to pay for your accreditation.
CFA? CFP? CGA? Insurance?
Visited a WW2 bombshelter this morning - very atmospheric with machine guns and other Finnish WW2 artefacts on display, not to mention present day Finnish soldiers in period uniform.
Went to a memorial service for a dear friend's dad.
Did you know him or did you go to lend moral support for your friend?
For some reason I always find funerals very uplifting.
Would that be because you are not the one that is being remembered?
Quote from: kitten on Jun 30 14 11:50
Did you know him or did you go to lend moral support for your friend?
My thoughts as well. Kudo's to you. I know when my grandmother passed on, a number of my friends and wives showed up. Made a huge difference to me.
I did know him, albeit not really well.
But I had interacted with him over the course of 12+ years.
He's also my neighbour.
I was asked to speak at the service, so I kept my comments fairly short.
We have to remember that everyone is our neighbour.
>:( I hate dealing with my kids father!!! We just have to hang in there for another two years *sigh*
I don't have nuthin interesting to say.
But even that is interesting.
I also have nothing interesting to say. Since I have been pretty much housebound my life has been a round of nurses' visits and people that are supposed to prepare meals for me but don't seem to know how to heat a can of soup and make a basic sandwich. So I wind up showing them how to use a can opener (electric) and butter a slice of bread. They are basically a nuisance foisted on me by Home Health in the name of assistance. I tried to explain that the help required was just the heavy housework, and eventually I have hopes that my message will get through to the Home Health powers- that- be that provide in-home assistance.
I do wish I could get out and go to the library. I desperately want some science fiction to take me away from this staring at the walls. Escaping the apartment for even a little while would be wonderful. I've been home long enough for several of my favourite authors to put out some good reading. I think by now I would even welcome some mediocre reading to pass the time. Perhaps with a little searching I could find some diamonds in the rough! The only drawback is that I would be standing for a period of time, and I'm not sure I would be able to do it.
I hope to hear from the wonderful people I've met on this site.
Quote from: kitten on Jul 04 14 11:52
But even that is interesting.
I also have nothing interesting to say. Since I have been pretty much housebound my life has been a round of nurses' visits and people that are supposed to prepare meals for me but don't seem to know how to heat a can of soup and make a basic sandwich. So I wind up showing them how to use a can opener (electric) and butter a slice of bread. They are basically a nuisance foisted on me by Home Health in the name of assistance. I tried to explain that the help required was just the heavy housework, and eventually I have hopes that my message will get through to the Home Health powers- that- be that provide in-home assistance.
I hope to hear from the wonderful people I've met on this site.
I hate to say this but (IMO) the only way you'll be taken seriously and have your needs met is if you threaten to take your money elsewhere and/or threaten to report the company for not giving you adequent assistance. It seems mean but if you dot make a stand and almost become a nuisance yourself, they will not make you a priority and give you what you deserve. I used to work for a company that offered similar services. I came across many recipients who genuinely needed assistance and called requesting it. The creatures in the office would talk nice and reassure the recipient that a proper aide was being looked for. When the call ends.... The phones are hung up.... The creatures in the office complain that YOU are the problem, YOURE just picky, no one can get along with you. Then they makes "notes" of your difficult behavior to use against you later.... just in case a legal matter arises.
I really do hope the company your tied to is better at accommodating your needs and I hope they care about their recipients more than the company I worked for. Stay strong. Good luck!!
The problem is that it is supplied by a branch of the government for poor seniors. I can't afford private insurance even if I could qualify. Due to having an incurable condition I wouldn't be able to get it in any case. There isn't exactly a line-up of insurers willing to accept me, no matter whether it is public or private. I have to take what I can get. At least some help is better than none, and I don't want to go to the hospital as long as I am minimally functioning. I can also keep my cats. Although I do have eventual homes for them, they will keep me as their "mom" for as long as I can manage. Animals keep me distracted from the full extent of the pain. When I have to give them up I know it will be the end of a meaningful life at home.
Do you live in Vancouver, kitten? It looks like the VPL has home delivery service:
http://www.vpl.ca/library/details/outreach_services (http://www.vpl.ca/library/details/outreach_services)
No, I live in Burnaby. I think they bring a truck around once a month to this complex. They used to when I first moved in, but I'm not too sure they still do. In 1997 I saw a Library Van in the parking lot with people clustered around it, but the service may have been cut off by now with budget restraints in effect. The books had to be pre-ordered the previous month and there was a limit on the number of books you could order. I think it was three per person.
I do wish I could help you out on this, Kitten.
Blast of rain today was kinda nice.
So one of my sisters let me know that I am going to be aunt again.
Quote from: Lil Me on Jul 06 14 07:54
Blast of rain today was kinda nice.
Im looking forward to some cooler weather and rain.
Preferably not here on Thursday however.. as thats my crewchange helicopter day. Friday is fly home. However the craw in this plan is they forgot to book flights home for me.. so I hope I dont get crummy flights, lol.
Hope they don't put you on a cross-continental Greyhound bus! It would be interesting...
But you are probably tired and ready to get home.
I went fishing last night. After four hours I had several bites, caught one blue gill, and two tree limbs!
Wondering if I can bestir myself to write a long overdue letter.
Just heard that my cancer count has fallen to less than 0.1 which is the lowest they record. Going to celebrate with a curry - and a day of indolence.
Quote from: Gopher on Jul 11 14 02:59
Just heard that my cancer count has fallen to less than 0.1 which is the lowest they record. Going to celebrate with a curry - and a day of indolence.
This is REALLY good news Gopher!
Made it home. Flights weren't too bad.
Had a BBQ here for all of SS's family for lil Russ's bday. I didn't know about this till I got home yesterday
Nice surprise Russ, why can't every day be celebrated? Today the weather's celebrating with rain after a far too hot yesterday.
Busy times over here. Things are moving fast, again.
Wedding in Vancouver was good (I may have already said this) and the farewell tour 2.0 through Seattle was reassuring - I've seen most of the neighbourhoods now and the gentrification is the same, boring self.
The apartment is taking shape. I have a bed, a cabinet, and two tables. For drapes, I bought a two dollar table cloth from dollarama and have been using it to block out the sun and create privacy in the bedroom. I'm still working on the bed frame.
I'm in the beginning stages/process of talking my way into forming a panel with a bunch of famous people so I can critique them during a conference next year in Florida. I'll see where my talking goes.
Raining here today.
Good for you. An interesting life moves fast. Sunny here and not as overbearingly hot as yesterday.
Great news Goph.
Welcome home Russ.
Glad to hear things are shaping up, SD.
Hello All!
Thanks LM.
Well, super busy since home. The Bday on Saturday, a wedding yesterday, and been busy working on the Plymouth today. Not to mention, three trips to the parts store and calls across Canada and the US looking for parts.
Limping. Groin pull from training at taekwondo.
Wondering how things are with our dear KITTEN.
Quote from: Lil Me on Jul 14 14 09:01
Limping. Groin pull from training at taekwondo.
So tempting.
And after 22 years the Plymouth runs!! I ended up flushing the tank with 7 gallons of premium and got most of the rust and crap flushed through. Put a really good filter inline before the carb and it seems to run good. Well after an hour of running anyhow. Checked all the brakes and adjusted them up. Put a new master cylinder on and bled it all through with new fluid, its amazing how much time that took, and all for some silly idea like stopping. New plugs and stuff. Flushed the rad five times and put new 50/50 mix in. Those weeds behind my garage have no idea whats hit them. Tomorrow is new tyres, and then check the tranny fluid, hope it moves and off to the tranny shop for the 1000 dollar question... Does it need a service or a pull and overhaul.
Wow Russ. Great job!
Maybe you could fire up the old decommissioned USS Missouri in an hour, just like in the Battleship Movie. (Or so I've heard-- haven't seen the film)
Awesome...show us some pics!!
Quote from: TehBorken on Jul 16 14 09:52
Awesome...show us some pics!!
Ok, I'll have to try again later. The pics are on my iphone, I can't figure out how to resize. On my way out the door for one day insurance.
Running great. However... Drove 2 miles and got home. Out front and parked talked to neighbor and saw green dropping. Blew a freaking frost plug. Back to the backyard on jackstands. f*ck !
Sorry about pics. Started working on it , friends dripped by and got drunk instead
Quote from: Lil Me on Jul 15 14 10:39
Wow Russ. Great job!
Maybe you could fire up the old decommissioned USS Missouri in an hour, just like in the Battleship Movie. (Or so I've heard-- haven't seen the film)
I wouldnt attempt to put steam or heat through any of those old systems. Lol
Wtf. How do i reduce picture kb sizes on my icrapphone. Off to mr google
Test
It worked!!
Im not going to admit how long that took me. Fer F#@K sakes.
I've just done a silly test to find out what animal I was in a former life. I was a unicorn.
Long heatwave over here, almost dehydrated. Maybe Wales will be a bit better when I go there on Friday, at least I'll be by the sea and there will be some mountain air as well.
We went downtown yesterday for some grocery shopping and then came back up and watched a few episodes of Dexter.
I have just been for a walk.
Well, busy last few days. Got back from visiting the parent creatures on the island, then worked on Plymouth again. Got the rebuilt carbureter on, did some more on some of the other things... and ran out of time. So I broke down and took it into a garage to finish up (drives me nuts letting someone else bang on my toys). I have lil Russ for the next few days...
Hope I gets it back tomorrow, and can take it for a burn. Its amazing what a rebuilt carb can do, lol.
Packing for a few days away - and hating it.
Russ - Great job with the Plymouth! It's a beauty!
SD - Thank goodness for a bed and Dollarama when you need it.
Hi Lil Me and TB!
Great news on the cancer rates, Gophie!
I've already lost 35lbs since beginning of January. I am feeling really good about my self control and actually have very little desire to binge eat. It's about time that I get my body back. I'm so done with having kids. I still have a bit more to lose to get to my pre-relationship weight 11 yrs ago but I'm happy for now.
That's fantastic, purelife! You must feel great.
What did you change? I need some ideas-- stuck in a rut.
Decided to go nutting, but the squirrels seemed to have got there first.
Congrats purelife! Fantastic.
The bed is rather hard, so I'm buying duvet covers to pad the bed at Goodwill, so sleeping properly is still a work in progress... but I have a box spring now.
So the fam is moving this weekend and I'm worried about the cat freaking out. He's a low maintenance indoor-outdoor cat entering into his glory years, where he mostly spends the day outside to sleep. Does anyone have an guidance and/or advice on what to do? Last thing I want to hear on the phone is that the cat ran away or something.
Well, haven't stopped by in a bit.
The Plymouth has some issues, lol. The Camshaft in the motor is worn down on the lobes, due to it being a solid adjustable lifter/ cam follower type of motor. Its gutless when you put the hammer down. So, it needs an overhaul. I almost drove down to Spokane WA, to buy a Fury III which had a 383 and running tranny.. with lots of similar chrome pieces I would have stripped.. but never heard back from the fellow. <sigh>. To Rebuild my current motor in parts (new camshaft, lifters, pistons, bearings, oil pump, etc) and seals alone would cost me 900 shipped to my mailbox. My wife has put her foot down and its now parked in the carport again, and I am busy on finishing the pool system with a new pump and solar heating panels. Its only the end of summer, lol.
Had a crappy day.
Sorry to hear that Gopher. Hope its been better since then.
Has anybody heard from DDD in a while?
Yes, been much better since, thanks Russ. I've had a weekend on the East Coast and am planning a trip to Holyhead later this week. BTW not seen DDD around for quite a while now.
Are you going to places you havent been to in a very long time? Ive done that a few times in the past year. Really amazing to see the changes.
As for me. Screwed up on my times. An hour early to the dentist
Yes, dead right, Russ. Went to Holyhead today but wasn't very impressed - however I loved Anglesey.
Things and relationships are looking up :)
We're getting ready for my son to come back here tomorrow on leave, and then we're departing for a trip to Cambodia. :)
My son says he'll be graduating as an E3, Airman 1st Class, at or near the top of his class and he's looking forward to going to his first duty station at Whiteman AFB (http://www.whiteman.af.mil/) in Missouri- home of the B2 "Spirit" bombers (https://www.google.com/search?q=B2+Spirit+bombers&safe=off&biw=1188&bih=879&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=QYEIVIjrPOKbjAKkwYCQCA&ved=0CCwQsAQ&dpr=0.9).
As for us, we're planning on taking a trip to Ho Chi Minh city and possibly a side trip to Laos. My MIL will be going back with us. I think she's happy to get back home after 6 months or so in the US.
Good things from the pair of you, Natasha and TehBorken.
In the process of buying a bungalow.
Got it.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/710h9h.jpg)
Nice pad, Gopher!!
Fall showed and winter was conceived all in the last three days.
Busy times, otherwise.
Beginning of fall here as well, lots of leaves on the streets -however the temperature (by day) is just about holding up.
Very nice, congratulations!!Looks like a cool place, please post some shots of the inside for us!
Quote from: Gopher on Sep 13 14 01:27
Got it.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/710h9h.jpg) (http://i62.tinypic.com/710h9h.jpg)
Will do, as soon as I move in.
Wondering what will happen if Scotland leaves the UK. Hoping it does.
Quote from: Gopher on Sep 17 14 12:55
Wondering what will happen if Scotland leaves the UK. Hoping it does.
I confess, I haven't followed this at all....why do you hope it does?
I guess what I'm asking is, what are the pros and cons of Scotland leaving the UK?
Too many pros and cons, mainly I think it is about the Scot's absolute hatred of David Campbell and that they're being ruled by the Tory party which only has one MP in the whole of Scotland. I'd go for yes, simply because I see it as a pivotal part of history and I'm curious to see what happens next.
Quote from: Gopher on Sep 18 14 12:48I'd go for yes, simply because I see it as a pivotal part of history and I'm curious to see what happens next.
Oftentimes change is good, it would be interesting to see what would happen. Looking at the early results it seems like the vote is going against it but it's still early.
All over. Scotland is staying in the UK. And I so wanted to see the new flag.
Cuspidor is a nice word, so much better than spittoon.
Congrats on the new place Gopher! It looks pretty nice from the outside.
I have interesting things to say so I can't post here. :(
Quote from: TehBorken on Oct 06 14 04:56
I have interesting things to say so I can't post here. :(
Lol!
Well, today was do some maintenance around the back yard day.
Started off with my daughter asking why there was a small kitty swimming around our above ground pool... Ended up being a poor squirrel that had fallen in, with no way to get out. I ended up using my scrubber extension to get the squirrel out. Poor thing was so weak it barely could hold on as I lifted it out, when it passed the lip of the pool it collapsed onto the ground wheezing and shivering. I left it there alone for a bit then came back and tried to feed it peanuts. As it grabbed a few and took off, I though in retrospect that this was probably the one that I have been trying to get for a while to stop it from throwing stones and nuts at my window.
So after getting the pool draining as I finally admit its cold and not pool season anymore, i finally cleaned my gutters. What a pain in the butt when you are too friendly and all the neighbours come over to talk to you.
Been away for a couple of weeks, going back this afternoon.
Still moving. Today I've taken delivery of a washing machine, a table, four chairs, a bookcase and two wardrobes.
No Internet connection for three days - surprisingly I didn't miss it (too busy with the ongoing house move.
Hope everyone enjoys their holidays.
Thanks Natasha, I'm still basking in the glow of newly being on first name terms with one of the British soap superstars.
Happy Christmas to all still standing. I've just finished buying the food and now I'm going to collapse in a heap of self-satisfied sighs.
Congratulations. :)
And Happy Whatever to everyone.
Wherever. Btw the snowdrops should be in flower here by the end of the week.
My birthday only days away, my trip to Portugal only a few weeks....not sure what the rest of the year has in store.
I shall also not buy Dolce and Gabbana because I cant afford to.
Who'd have believed that there's a town named Batman in Turkey?
Quote from: Gopher on Apr 07 15 09:36
Who'd have believed that there's a town named Batman in Turkey?
Not me. I still don't believe it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman,_Turkey
Quote from: Gopher on Apr 08 15 12:24
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman,_Turkey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman,_Turkey)
No, a wikipedia entry won't convince me. Even if you bought me a plane ticket and flew me there and put me up in a nice hotel (http://www.booking.com/hotel/tr/izgi-turhan.html?aid=356980;label=gog235jc-city-XX-tr-batman-unspec-us_wa-com-L%3Axu-V%3A0CE8QFjAD-O%3Aunk-B%3Aunk-N%3AXX-S%3Abo;sid=261ea6431025d67565b5e583fe7fae4f;dcid=1;dist=0&src=clp&type=total&) there with meals and one or more complimentary hookers, I still couldn't believe it. There are just some things I can't believe, and a place called Batman in Turkey is one of them. I'd need more than mere proof to be convinced.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2wlu69k.jpg)
Okay, now I'm convinced.
Quote from: Gopher on Apr 13 15 12:33
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2wlu69k.jpg) (http://i58.tinypic.com/2wlu69k.jpg)
It's Batcat
Right, that's it for now - off to Portugal in the morning. See you when I get back.
Portugal was superb, the climate halcyon and the prices cheap.
I'm glad you had a good time, that's great.
How cheap is Portugal, what did a meal cost (roughly)? How much were hotels and other things?
Quote from: Gopher on May 05 15 10:59
Portugal was superb, the climate halcyon and the prices cheap.
Portugal was very cheap, you could get a pint of beer for less than £1 and ditto a bottle of wine.
This forum has suddenly come to life.
Walking down Memory Lane i.e. reading some very, very old posts.
There's a huge black cloud overhead.
It's temporarily stopped raining.
I can't stop sneezing today, it is exceedingly annoying. >:(
Just had beans on toast.
I had cauliflower cheese, it was yummy.
I had breaded chicken and pasta...it was yummier.
How do you know?
Because nothing could equal it.
....except my cauliflower cheese. ;D
Is it your signature dish?
No, that would probably be shepherd's pie. It's damn good though. It has bits of crispy bacon in it and hard boiled egg and tomato slices arranged prettily on top.
I like Shepherds pie.
I like cottage pie (and wiener schnitzels)
What is this Karma thing under our avatar and how does it keep going up, and why?
Karma is a measure of how much people like or dislike a post. After you've made 10 posts, the karma 'cheer' and 'smite' links will appear below other registered user's names. You can cheer or smite each user once per hour. The time limit is just there to prevent someone from smiting you over and over in a short period of time.
I've just given you a green arrow paladin ;D
I've given at least one to all from CO.
If it stays dry, and there are no unexpected callers, I'm going to plant-out some aster seedlings.
Quote from: TehBorken on Jun 22 15 05:05
Karma is a measure of how much people like or dislike a post. After you've made 10 posts, the karma 'cheer' and 'smite' links will appear below other registered user's names. You can cheer or smite each user once per hour. The time limit is just there to prevent someone from smiting you over and over in a short period of time.
Ah, thank you :) I shall go and smite someone now.
Quote from: Minnie on Jun 23 15 12:08
I've just given you a green arrow paladin ;D
I have just returned the compliment, Minnie.
Callers, so another planting opportunity gone by the by.
I'm not a yard- or lawn-care kind of guy.
I told my son that if he ever saw me out in the yard doing any weeding or lawn care, that he was to take me to the doctor and have me checked to see if I'd had a stroke. :)
Ah, a man after my own heart.
I love it, but don't getting rid of weeds as I always think they have as much right to live as I
That's my excuse too. Plus the fact that I'm not entirely sure what's a weed and what isn't.
Quote from: Minnie on Jun 23 15 09:27
That's my excuse too. Plus the fact that I'm not entirely sure what's a weed and what isn't.
A weed is any plant that grows where it's not wanted. :)
My whole yard is nothing but weeds, but if I removed them there wouldn't be anything left.
Think of the oxygen they bring to your purlieus
When you have a vegetable garden they're the last thing you want. They're very efficient at extracting all the goodies out of the soil. That's why they grow so fast.
At our last house I planted some nice blue and purple flowers that a workmate gave me. Mrs paladin dug them up because 'they were weeds'.
Weeds.......don't stand a chance in my garden, not in the flower beds anyway.
Hiya Nighty!
Quote from: nightowl on Jun 23 15 02:37
Weeds.......don't stand a chance in my garden, not in the flower beds anyway.
I wish you could come and sort mine out!
I have just had an Ongar pasty.
Quote from: paladin on Jun 24 15 08:22
I have just had an Ongar pasty.
I just had an angioplasty. I'd have rather had what you had. :(
I found a Bee Orchid this morning.
Quote from: TehBorken on Jun 24 15 08:29
I just had an angioplasty. I'd have rather had what you had. :(
All the best for a speedy recovery.
Yes, indeedy
Quote from: paladin on Jun 24 15 09:53
All the best for a speedy recovery.
Seconded.
Quote from: Minnie on Jun 24 15 12:25
I wish you could come and sort mine out!
I'd love to.........I'd like to do it for a living.
What? Leave Boots? Maybe he'll have you as an apprentice.
Quote from: nightowl on Jun 24 15 03:16
I'd love to.........I'd like to do it for a living.
Have you ever thought of doing that? I know that people who advertise gardening services round here can make a fair bit of money out of it, and your start-up costs would be minimal.
Minnie's right, Nighty, you are good at it, minimal start up costs, out in the open air and most importantly you have a driving licence. What's not to like?
Oh yes, and you will be your own boss.
You could well find your gender to be a good selling point too - a little old lady who might be a bit wary of employing a young man as a gardener would probably feel a lot safer and happier to have a female gardener.
55 year old wheelchair bound dwarf tasered by police after impersonating Dalek
http://smashinglife.co.uk/55-year-old-wheelchair-dwarf-tasered-jailed-impersonating-dalek/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=socialnetwork
And they still put him in chains!
Just testing
It works!
There you go! :)
I could be feeling better
I was supposed to be having a quiet day today Grrrr
The best laid plans of mice and men...
My thoughts exactly.
Quote from: Minnie on Jun 26 15 07:19
I was supposed to be having a quiet day today Grrrr
What are quiet days? ;D
Trouble is, its not an all year round job and I would need work throughout winter which has to be
guaranteed. Plus I expect I would have to do it legitimately and become self employed etc.
At least it's a nice thought.
I am still here, and there, and everywhere.
Hi Everyone!
*waves*
It's been a while.
Just stopped by to check in and see how everyone is doing.
Been crazy busy with life. I quit my job in 2013, went back to university full time. Fast forward to late 2014- having massive cash flow issues, so started working 2 part-time jobs while going to school. It's nuts, but I'm finishing up my last semester now.
Minnie- you look remarkably like me!
LOL
Good to see again Lil Me. It's been very quiet here while you seem to have been living several lives at the same time.
It's been a while since I've been through here as well.
Life's taken a few interesting turns as well. Hope everyone's doing good.
Nice to see someone else here. Hi, Russ!
How are things with you Gopher?
I'm still doing the same more or less. Just older and more perplexed as time goes on.
That figures. What news of Purelife?
Hello Gopher.
Sorry been busy busy as per normal.
PL seems to be doing well. Her children are really growing up!
Im packed and getting ready to go away again for work. With the kids getting older its getting harder and harder to go away. LOL
Hi Everyone. I haven't been around here much (for 6 years?). While scrolling through messages, I just found out that Orik passed away. Very sad. Mr LM and I had lunch with him once at a coffee shop around the corner from Union Gospel. Orik in person was a very kind, very affable guy who was funny and positive despite the setbacks that life had thrown at him.
Hello LM!
Im the same. in and out, not as often as before.
I agree, I found out about Orik passing away in the wild wild west forum. Sad. I met him a few times as well, for coffee. Met a few others from DV one time there. The old DV. LOL.
Well, away at work again. Left the Bahamas and just arrived today in Pensacola FL. And... up the road for a few coca colas.
Hows things with you LM? IF you want to try your hand at turkey frying, I can lend you my fryer.
Haha. No. Thanks. I have a fear of vats full of molten oil. But, I'm going to try panfrying some chicken schnitzel for dinner tonight. Maybe we'll haul out the Xmas decorations as well. We have a rare night at home to start a lazy-ish weekend...doesn't happen very often around here.
Up until recently, I was moonlighting in retail, and that involved a lot of nights and weekends at the mall. But schlepping SE Asia sweatshop apparel was killing my soul and didn't justify the minimum wage I was earning...and I started getting some more hours in my day job. SO I QUIT.
Hopefully our power stays on tonight. More wind expected. Last night we flickered and went off for a few minutes, but parts of the neighbourhood were dark until this morning.
Enjoy Florida!
Hullo LM
I got the christmas decorations up right before I left. My daughter and son loved it. As per normal when I am away we put up a plastic christmas tree, if I was home I always do a real tree.
When I do the stovetop frying, I normally douse the chicken with shake n bake before frying. Lazyman's coating, lol.
Good for you on the job, if its wearing you down, its not worth it. Hope the other job is a better fit for you?
Pensacola FL was good. Unfortunately we are now out at anchor.. for at least four weeks :(
Hope you had a good weekend!
Sadly, the worst of all possible outcomes has come to pass and I have become gainfully employed. :(
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 09 15 08:13
Sadly, the worst of all possible outcomes has come to pass and I have become gainfully employed. :(
Is this not a good thing TB? Or do you mean you arent running your own company anymore doing websites?
Hope all is well with you and your family otherwise.
Congratulations on your new job, TB? ???
Must have been a nice time of year to be in Florida, Russ. Lucky you!
I'm thinking about getting a start on Xmas baking and present wrapping and such. We're leaving for the brother-in-law's house in about a week, so I should really get a move-on. Going to make 2 tourtiere meat pies and freeze them. Shortbread using the shortbread mold, squares, tarts, etc.
Evening!
Actually its a little chilly in the mornings and evenings. During the days it warms up to the point Im sweating when outside. Its nice compared to the weather in the Lower Mainland.
For christmas I admit Im cheating. Ive left most of it up to my wife. LOL. For Christmas Ive bought her a new iPhone 6s or whatever its at now. The kids we bought lots of little things the last few months so with presents from my parents they are making out like bandits.
Have you bought your kids electronic devices? If so what age did you buy them? Im debating when to buy them, I like how it is currently that we lend them ours when they have done what we asked of them.
Quote from: Russ on Dec 10 15 05:12Is this not a good thing TB? Or do you mean you arent running your own company anymore doing websites?
No, lol, I'm still doing that. I was just bored so I decided to go back to work for a while, but I'm still doing all my usual web stuff too. I'm working in Redmond if that gives you an idea. :)
Quote from: Lil Me on Dec 10 15 06:28
Congratulations on your new job, TB? ???
Yeah, I'm having fun with it. I was just kicking around the house and kinda bored so I figured I might as well do something productive with my time, at least for a while.
Enjoy the human contact!
Much of the work I am doing right now is independent subcontracted stuff, so I sometimes feel a bit isolated working from home.
Hope you enjoy your new job TB. Is it a long commute for you?
LM. my wife would agree with you. She used to work from home 2-3 days a week. Now due to elementary and daycare drop offs, she tends to work from the office. She finds she likes the interaction better.
Well, still awaiting information on what's happening next. Lol. Some things never change.
Quote from: Russ on Dec 15 15 11:20
Hope you enjoy your new job TB. Is it a long commute for you?
Maybe 30 minutes or so, not too bad.
Quote from: TehBorken on Dec 15 15 08:44
Maybe 30 minutes or so, not too bad.
In Seattle traffic, that must be a land speed record!
Quote from: Lil Me on Dec 17 15 12:14
In Seattle traffic, that must be a land speed record!
LOL I was actually thinking something similar LM.
30 minutes to Redmond is pretty darn good. You working outside of rush hour times for your commute?
Tonight is.. another boring night. LOL. Ended up buying a US SIM card for where I am in Florida. 50 usd for unlimited talk text and data. first 5 gb of data at 4G LTE, rest at 2G if I go over. Incredibly better than anything offered in Canada. Although now I am running out of excuses as to why Im not calling my wife all the time.
So, what happens when you are onboard ship? No phone?
Morning LM
Well, if we were too far away from shore then I wouldnt get signal. We are standby at anchor due to no work for the ship. So we are about 3-4 miles off the coast. So still a decent signal.
Doing some online training requirements for the company.. its so exciting Im ready to stab my brain through my eye with a pencil. The english wording for some of the questions is written by someone with english as a second language.. and throws the answer off with the wording.
Hello everyone, happy new year('s eve)
Hello Gopher.
Happy New Years to you as well!
Happy New Years Russ and Goph
Any New Years Resolutions? I've just arrived home after being away for the holidays- so still thinking about mine.
Hi everyone.
Hope you all enjoyed your holidays and are off to a great new year.
Same to you all, I hope you have a great 2016.
My SIL just arrived last night, so the year is off to a good start for us.
Quote from: Natasha on Jan 09 16 10:47
Hi everyone.
Hope you all enjoyed your holidays and are off to a great new year.
Wish I could say the same. We're starting off our new year with my mom needing bypass surgery on three clots, I'm in and out of court over personal issues, and my aunt recently passed away.
Hopefully the year will get better from here *knock on wood*
Sorry to hear, Natasha.
I do hope that 2016 turns around for you.
^ thank you.
Just got back from a big trip. At least all that went well. To bad good spells can't last forever.
Quote from: Natasha on Jan 16 16 12:04
Wish I could say the same. We're starting off our new year with my mom needing bypass surgery on three clots, I'm in and out of court over personal issues, and my aunt recently passed away.
Hopefully the year will get better from here *knock on wood*
I hope things improve and settle out for you. As my friend says, "Look at it this way- considering how crappy things are now, you've got nowhere to go but up!"
And there is some truth in that. Oy.
Wonderful words of encouragement and definitely needed it.
Hope you all enjoyed Valentine's Day.
Hard times, Natasha. I hope they start to improve as soon as possible.
Just finished my third cup of coffee of the day.
I still have nothing interesting to say.
Evening Gopher.
Myself as well.
Hope all is well with you.
Why is there so much gun crime in the USA?