NEW Game

[ctabuk]

Character actor Milburn Stone, the beloved "Doc Adams" on TV's long-running Gunsmoke.
2180 Who played Dillion's horse?

[Doc]

2181

My ex-mother-in-law!:D

[ctabuk]

2182 Correct. Captain Nick Adams was the role played in what? Another western of that era.

[Doc]

2183

Nick Adams played Johnny Yuma, but I don't remember him having been a Captain.

[Dubbya]

2181 My ex-mother-in-law!:D

2184 - ROFLOL..LMAO.. Doc, you're too funny.. thx for the chuckles.

[deepsand]

2184

No peeking now - Who played Tom "Sugarfoot" Brewster?

[Tubby]

2185

"Who played Tom "Sugarfoot" Brewster? '

Was not me. I have not even been near this thread for a week! (anyway I do not have sweet-feet) . . Mine are the normal smelly sort.

[deepsand]

2186

Ditto that. Just got back home, with the first order of business being to give mine a good airing. Fortunately, my anosmia makes me obvlious to what I can only assume to be an horrific odor. A case of a defect actually being a blessing.

[emps]

2184

No peeking now - Who played Tom "Sugarfoot" Brewster?
These questions are too blinkin hard for me 2185

[emps]

If a pound of apples equal six oranges,how much is a small box of 2186 nuts?

[ctabuk]

Will Hutchins palyed Sugarfoot and a very young Kurt Russell was in it too.
2187

Slightly sick :( Lone Ranger to Tonto 'Tonto old friend, I have to go into hospital, I am not well, they said I needed some special treatment'

'Chemo? Sabi'

A Castle original

[deepsand]

That's worth 2188 green points.

Along with Bret and Bart, what were the names of the other 2 Mavericks (total 3 brothers & 1 cousin)?

[emps]

That's worth 2188 green points.

Along with Bret and Bart, what were the names of the other 2 Mavericks (total 3 brothers & 1 cousin)?
Without "Googling" the correct answer, i just cant resist suggesting the other name to be Brat. How kiddish is that. OK so deduct my green points from 2189

mm..somewhere back a few posts i stuffed the dates..oops

[deepsand]

While "Brat" is neither of the 2 names sought, our panel of judges notes that :

1) All 4 letters given do indeed appear in said names;
2) 3 of the letters are in the correct relative position of one name; and,
3) 2 of the letters are in the correct relative position of the other.

Therefore, your individual item scores are 100%, 60% and 50%, respectively, for a composite score of 30% (1.00 x 0.60 x 0.30.)

Accordingly, you are awarded 657 green points (30% of 2190.) :grin:

[ctabuk]

2191 - Roger Moore played him, his son's were Ben & Beau.

Captain Nick Adams btw was in Boots and Saddles - now, there was a western.

Which cowboy released the song 'Deck of Cards'?

[deepsand]

"Brent" was the 3rd brother.

Roger Moore played "Beau," the [b]cousin[/i] of Bart, Bret & Brent.

"The Deck of Cards" - original recording or cover?

[ctabuk]

Only One Cowboy did it 2193 & I believe it was before the Wink Martindale version

[deepsand]

Wink Martindale's cover of the '50s was the most popular recording.

Tex Ritter had the 1st or 2nd cover, but I'd not call him a true cowboy.

Without looking it up, don't know if the original recording was by a cowboy.

Today marks the 133rd anniversary of Custer's Last Stand.

2194

[WickedGoddess]

2195---June, the popstar died.. sobs!:(

[hazzel]

2196 - Thank God it's Friday!!..

[oneofmanytims]

2195---June, the popstar died.. sobs!:(

2197 - end of an era

[ctabuk]

2198 Echoed.

[xmichellex]

smiling at 2199

[deepsand]

2200

What; no tears for Farrah Fawcett? :cry:

[ctabuk]

2201 - A far nicer person. Only just heard about her death. RIP

[deepsand]

2202

Of the 4 Charlie's Angels, it was Kate Jackson that most attracted me, with Farrah coming in 2nd; blonds just don't ring my bell like they seem to for most guys.

[Martinscholes]

2203. Away for a while. Back, now.

Sad about Farrah and Michael.

[deepsand]

11 hrs. of badly needed sleep later, it's time for 2204.

[Doc]

I've been buried elsewhere, with 2205 things to do (NONE of which was the mourning of MJ's passing).

[deepsand]

2206

Mary Jane died? :(

[ctabuk]

2207 Morning all

[deepsand]

2208

Rumor has it that he was seen boarding a plane for Argentina, shortly after South Carolina Governor Sanford's return from there. :-D

[jabo]

2209

so what did I missed so far?

[deepsand]

2210

Other than me trimming shrubs, not much.

[jabo]

2211

^lol/... its been quite a while.. how is everyone doing?

[deepsand]

2213

Well, at least some of us are still on the right side of the grass. :D

[Doc]

Well, since Deepsand skipped 2212, I'll do the honors. I'm off to my youngest daughter's graduation ceremony, after having spent $2,214 on her gown, shoes, earrings, purse, perfume, underwear, etc. last night, for her Prom.

By God, the investment in that underwear had BETTER have been a waste of money! :-?

[amxfan]

2215

Prom...

If she wore them past 22:15 I would say it was money well spent...

[deepsand]

2216


... had BETTER have been a waste of money :confused:

How many here were the kind of guys that parents warned their daughters about? :-?

[jabo]

2217

errr, the kind of guys that can sweep their daughters off their feet? make them fall in love with just one smile... well, well, well,... that ain't me...

a friend of mine said that one would not spend a lot of money on they knickers unless they want some one to see it... wait, was it black? it says in the movie Ten Things I hate About You that

Bianca: You don't buy black lingerie unless you want someone to see it

[oneofmanytims]

Well, since Deepsand skipped 2212, I'll do the honors. I'm off to my youngest daughter's graduation ceremony, after having spent $2,214 on her gown, shoes, earrings, purse, perfume, underwear, etc. last night, for her Prom.

By God, the investment in that underwear had BETTER have been a waste of money! :-?

2218

Just be sure to save the receipts . . . that daughter might be your retirement plan

[ctabuk]

2219 :D Show us some pics Doc.

[Tubby]

ctabuc said

"Show us some pics Doc. "

2220

If Doc is reluctant. I can email you a snapshot of my underwear hanging on the washing line. If you are really Kinky. I could probably take a couple of pics before they were washed.

Not black! - dirty grey sort of. . . .

.

[ctabuk]

2221 - During the summer that might make interesting viewing on the net, I can see a whole 'tubby's done big jobbies' blog starting up. But it's winter in Oz - so you keep yourself snug and warm and dream of warm sunshine and young pretty ladies. (You have to humour tubs) :D

[Martinscholes]

2222 (all the 2s? Cool!)

I have probably got swine flu, so am off work for a while.. Awaiting my test results.

[Doc]

My hangover is registering a 2223 on the Richter scale!

Please....don't type so loud.:(

[WickedGoddess]

2224=10, my favorite number;)

[oneofmanytims]

2225 = 1, my favorite number

[Martinscholes]

2226.

It wasn't swine flu! :)

[deepsand]

2227

Are we there yet?

[jabo]

2228

not yet even close... soon I think

[deepsand]

2228

I certainly hope so; I'm getting sleepy and my butt is tired.

[ctabuk]

2229 Greetings oh Great and Mighty world. Night Night zzzzzzzzzzzzz

[xmichellex]

2230 feeling sick right now ;'(

[ctabuk]

2231 I do run a back washing service if this helps. :D

[deepsand]

2232
:shock:

Massages included? :D

[ctabuk]

2233 - if she's nice. Quiet in here today.

[deepsand]

2234

It's been rather quiet here for well over a week. On this side of the pond, with the recent spate of rain past, and the dog days not yet having arrived, everyone is spending a great deal of time being out and about.

[Martinscholes]

22235

In the UK, however, summer weather has been replaced by driving rain and strong winds. More September weather than July.

[deepsand]

2236

Sounds like what I understand to be typical Irish weather; and, similar to what we had here for several weeks until recently.

[Tubby]

2237
I have not seen a cloud for weeks. nothing but a bright blue sky here for weeks to come. . .

[jabo]

2238

its all rain and wind from where I am at...

[deepsand]

2239

Hopefully you're either in a car, or at a nice dry spot under a low bridge. ;)

[Tubby]

2240 -
That's what you get from living in "car parks and under the bridge"

There are hundreds and hundreds of square miles of blue sky, traffic free, natures gifted. pure and natural, fresh clean country. out here. It will most likely not rain till Christmas. . .

[deepsand]

2241

Not 'till Christmas? :-(

Normal for your location, or drought?

[deepsand]

2242

From Secrecy News :

"IG REPORT ON PRESIDENT'S SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM

Last year, Congress directed intelligence agency Inspectors General to prepare an unclassified report on the Bush Administration’s warrantless surveillance program. That report has just been released. It traces the origins, implementation, and utilization of the Program, and discusses the legal questions surrounding its development. See "Unclassified Report on the President’s Surveillance Program (pdf)" (http://www.fas.org/irp/eprint/psp.pdf), Joint Inspector General Report, 10 July 2009.

Warning This is a 43 pg. report, 3.1 MB size

[jabo]

2243

mostly I was in dry grounds, I think the storm has passed, the news today reported that it already went to another country's AOR

[WickedGoddess]

2244--- back from the dead! Rain's stopped, sun's up! Hope it'll be dry till night time.

[deepsand]

2245

Late, again. :(

The light's still on, and the shrubbery awaits. :wink:

[WickedGoddess]

2246-- oh didn't you receive my letter for asking for a leave?

[edhan]

2247 - Life is like taking a train. You board the train when you were born and alight when you are dead. Be blessed with thai amulet while you are on the train.

[deepsand]

2246-- oh didn't you receive my letter for asking for a leave?
Yes; but, it arrived without meeting the minimum required advance notice requirement. :(

[emps]

2248 without comment

[jabo]

2249

tick tock, tick tock... all I can do for now is watch and wait for that clock to say its time to go home... have a great day dudes

[ctabuk]

2250. Yet another day dawns, it's too warm to sleep. And flies yukkk, Lincolnshire is awash with flies.

[deepsand]

2251

Very nice nights for sleeping here for about a week now, with over-night temperatures in the high 50s to mid-60s, and no night thunderstorms' noise & rain to make open windows a problem.

One of the most comfortable summers here in well over 10 years.

[hazzel]

2252

It's already 2:52 in the morning.

[Doc]

I'm reading a new book:

2,253 ways to leave your lover!

[deepsand]

Didn't Simon & Garfunkel have a song about "2254 Ways to Leave Your Lover?"

[WickedGoddess]

2255- Oh but I sent a message to your phone...Didn't you listen to it?


Yes; but, it arrived without meeting the minimum required advance notice requirement. :(

[deepsand]

While my greeting makes it sound like your message is going to be recorded, it's really in "announce only" mode. :shock:

In another 22 minutes it will be 2256 hrs. here.

[ctabuk]

2257 - found a use for all the dead flies :D but now my tummy hurts.

[deepsand]

Well, you weren't supposed to eat all 2258 of them at once; next time, save some for later. ;)

[hazzel]

2259...........

[deepsand]

2260

Of course, having just yesterday noted the remarkably good weather this summer, was this morning awakened by jungle humidity; and, now, the monsoons are abruptly upon us.

Nice while it lasted.

[Martinscholes]

Are we on 2261 or 2262? Didn't we have two of the same number, a while back?

[deepsand]

2263

No matter; this is actually post no. 2337. So, if everyone counted & counted correctly, that should be the current number.

[jabo]

2264

errr, this should have been 2338???

[deepsand]

It's the new math, by which 2339 becomes 2265.

Now, how to convince the tax man?

[ctabuk]

2266. Well, here we are at Cape Kennedy, and it's 15 seconds to lift off on this historic flight to the moon, the lad is lighting the blue touch paper and we wait with baited breath.

[notsoold]

Join this game at #2267.

When will I see the 1M post?

[hazzel]

Soon..but for now, it's 2268 on the line.:)

[amxfan]

"2269's" I'm tired after one.

[hazzel]

2270..don't be tired.,there's a lot more to post.

[deepsand]

2271

Sun., 20 JUL 1969, a crystal clear night sky, a brilliant 1st quarter moon, a bittersweet night forever etched in my memory.

Man 1st sets foot on an extraterrestrial body; I curse my right eye for having denied me the opportunity to follow there; MJ and I sift through the ashes of a love grown cold, and say our final farewell.

A dream realized, one stillborn, and another smothered in the cradle.

[amxfan]

H.R.2272
Title: To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.

Now it seems we no longer compete but support and maintain.

[deepsand]

2273

It's a natural part of the fantasy -> fantasy realized -> reality -> reality's hard -> new fantasy cycle.

[deepsand]

2274

Walter Cronkite dead at 92.

washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines (http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/F490YD/ZO1XV/TTJN9J/MN7TVI/95DU9/VU/h)

This was the man who, for many of us, was the voice that brought us news of the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Space Race, JFK's death, the Vietnam War, and so much more for decades. They don't make them like him any more.

[emps]

Anywhere across the western world media,Mr Cronkites voice was distinctive.

Today i heard on the news of Mandelas 91st birthday. 2275

[deepsand]

2276

Walter, and the sonorous voice of his associate, commentator Eric Sevareid, were voices that inspired confidence and trustworthiness.

[deepsand]

2277 & 2278

You're supposed to count up by 1, ajcox22.

[Martinscholes]

2279, one step closer to our goal.

[deepsand]

2280

One foot in front of the other.

[blupa]

2281

I wonder how long this will take lol

[ctabuk]

2282 Another week or two

[kgun]

2283


2281

I wonder how long this will take lol

1 000 000 - 2283 left

David:

Can you test the private messaging system for me.

Are you able to PM me now? I have disabled all PM.

I know your Opera and Gmail email account.;)

I did not answer your last email from Gmail. Have you fixed the problem?

[deepsand]

Board reports 35,549 views of this thread; yet, only at count of 2284.

That's a lot of freeloaders.

[artagnan1978]

Here is my contribution to this thread: 2285

[hazzel]

2286: grrrr!..i'm freezing here!

[kgun]

2287:confused:

[Martinscholes]

2288! I think that will be a very good year! :D

[hazzel]

2289- Now, much better.:D

[WickedGoddess]

2290-- So hot in here, A/C's off and he fan's not on:(

[deepsand]

2291

A fine vintage.

[jabo]

2292

need hair of the dog fast

[hazzel]

2293..Chill!..it will last a decade.

[deepsand]

22294

That's all, folks.

[WickedGoddess]

2295---Was so happy seeing my new fave singer/ actor crush inside a club last Sunday:D

[deepsand]

2296

Weren't you to be trimming my shrubs that night? :cry:

[WickedGoddess]

2297-- Sunday=Rest day boss! remember???

[deepsand]

2298

Rest comes after working on the shrubs.

[WickedGoddess]

2299- I've finished my work already when I went to the club:D

[deepsand]

2300

"... after working on the shrubs. "

So hard to find good help these days. :-(

[jabo]

2301

if they allowed alcohol during office hours, most would definitely be more productive... in nap time

[deepsand]

2302 shots of Scotch later, ...

[artagnan1978]

2303 - come on... keep up guys!

[hazzel]

2304...missed to witness the solar eclipse.

[deepsand]

2305

Observed eclipse from where?

[WickedGoddess]

2305

Observed eclipse from where?


2306- In Asia boss...

Well I missed it too coz it's raining when that eclipse happened:(

[deepsand]

2307

"raining when that eclipse happened"

Still is here.

[WickedGoddess]

2307

"raining when that eclipse happened"

Still is here.

2308-- Oh hehe:mrgreen:

[deepsand]

2309

:sad:

[jabo]

2310 happy Friday.. yeehaa..TGIF dudes

[mikelittle]

2312 this is my first post in break room :p

[artagnan1978]

2313 - another post in this thread

[deepsand]

2312 this is my first post in break room :p
2314

The only skill here required is to be able to count up by 1. ;)

[artagnan1978]

2315 - here is my contribution to this thread today :)

[deepsand]

2316

And a fine contribution it is.

[WickedGoddess]

2317-- back on the field;)

[jabo]

2318

I hate Monday...

[deepsand]

2319

You just had to go and say the "M" word, didn't you. :cry:

[deepsand]

back on the field;)

Hm-mm; where's your helmet? ;)

2320 EDT will roll around in about 103 minutes.

[WickedGoddess]

Hm-mm; where's your helmet? ;)

2320 EDT will roll around in about 103 minutes.

2321-- helmet? I was always wearing a hat:confused: :o

[professionalcoach]

Nice Game..

[deepsand]

helmet? I was always wearing a hat:confused: :o
Pill box hat :?:

That's about the only thing small enough to not be visible in your avatar.

2224 adjusted for 2 skips.

[deepsand]

Nice Game..
Minimal required skill set; add 1 to count when posting. ;)


2225

[ctabuk]

2226 - Winter is back in the UK, swallows are putting 'for rent' signs on their nests.

[Martinscholes]

2227.

13.8C summer temperature. :D

[deepsand]

2226 - Winter is back in the UK, swallows are putting 'for rent' signs on their nests.
2228

You mean some of them managed to avoid foreclosure? :D

[artagnan1978]

2229 - here is my post for today

[deepsand]

2230

You are allowed multiple daily posts here. :cool:

[Doc]

2231 is a prime number (at least, I'm pretty sure it is!;))

[deepsand]

2232 - 1 = 2231 = (23 x 97).

[TrafficProducer]

2233

*2230* You *are* allowed multiple daily posts here. :cool: Even so is this all the count is...

I think it should be a lot more? :eek:

[ctabuk]

2234 Greetings to one and all

[artagnan1978]

2235 - My turn to post in this thread!

[deepsand]

2236

On foot in front of the other.

[emps]

Theres always (plus) one is'nt there. 2237

[emps]

my first 69 here did not shatter the earth. 2238

[Martinscholes]

2239. That's near 10.40 in the olden pre-decimal time, isn't it, ctabuk? :D

[deepsand]

2240 - 3 = 2237, a prime

[deepsand]

2241 - 2 = 2239, another prime

[WickedGoddess]

2+2+4+2=10---an even number.

[deepsand]

Both 2243 and the sum of its digits (11) are prime.

[Doc]

2 x 1122 = sq. root of 5,035,536

Not exactly calculus, I realize. But I'm tired, feelin' lazy, and that's the best you're gonna get from me tonight! ;-)

[deepsand]

Hi, Doc.

5 x 449 = 2245

How'd the prom go?

[Doc]

2246

She enjoyed herself, she says. Who knows? Teens are from another planet!

Or maybe I am. :rolleyes:

[deepsand]

2247

Odd thing is, when I was in high school, I thought most of my classmates were from "another planet." On the other hand, I had no trouble at all relating to my stepchildren when they were of such age. :?

[amxfan]

2248

120 volts x 18.73 amps = 2247.6 watts or 3 horse power.
close enough for electrical work.

[artagnan1978]

2249 - nice to be here today too!

[deepsand]

2250

It's always nice to be on the right side of the grass. ;)

[Doc]

2251 True, DS! I'd MUCH rather be pushing DOWN daisies! :D

[artagnan1978]

2252 - Today's post from artagnan1978 :)

[deepsand]

3 x 751 = 2253

[artagnan1978]

2254 - nice to be here on this day too :)

[deepsand]

5 x 11 x 41 = 2255

[Doc]

2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 47=2256

[deepsand]

37 x 61 = 2257

[Martinscholes]

2258. 2 minutes to 11!

[deepsand]

3 x 3 x 251 = 2259

[WickedGoddess]

2260 till eternity

[jabo]

2261 cold day... any one out there that I can hug?

[deepsand]

2262

How long are your arms?

[Doc]

2263
And do you have a moustache? :confused:

[deepsand]

2264

This from the man with a caterpillar on his lip? ;)

[Doc]

2265

It's an exceptionally well behaved caterpillar you're talking about, though!

When I tell it to stay, it STAYS!:cool:

[jabo]

2266



How long are your arms?

its pretty long... I'm a tall dude so i guess thats why I have long arms



2263
And do you have a moustache? :confused:
none, shave it weekly, but I dream of having a beard like that of Captain Jack in pirates of the caribbean.. kinda distracting or somethign

[deepsand]

2265

It's an exceptionally well behaved caterpillar you're talking about, though!

When I tell it to stay, it STAYS!:cool:
So I've noticed. Since you've showed up here, it hasn't even blinked! :D

2267 PRIME

[artagnan1978]

2268 - my post today in this long - long thread

[Doc]

2268 - my post today in this long - long thread

2269
But not as long as jabo's arms.:grin:

[deepsand]

2270

Now, it's back to work. :(

[artagnan1978]

2271 - let's rock and roll :)

[hazzel]

2272...few minutes to go home.

[Martinscholes]

2273. Damn. I have a very, very sore knee!

Insect bite, gone nasty, joint painfully inflamed, on antibiotics. Took three days holiday, starting tomorrow, so not ALL bad, then! ;)

[WickedGoddess]

2274-- freezing like popsicle... 5 hours more and I'll be in a blanket:(

[Doc]

2275

A blanket, Goddess?

Where ARE you? Australia? :D

[deepsand]

2276

Perhaps she's hanging ouy with Tubby. ;)

[WickedGoddess]

2277- Is presuming;)

@ Doc, I'm in Asia.

[Doc]

2277- Is presuming;)

@ Doc, I'm in Asia.

2277

Okay. Your post just threw me a little, 'cause it's 9:30 pm here, and I'm STILL sweating up a storm!

It's okay, though, 'cause I can't stand cold! My dream home will be somewhere on the equator.

if I live that long...

and they don't move the equator. :lol:

[WickedGoddess]

2279- You mean in Indonesia (East) ? or Brazil? (West)

[jabo]

2280 someone missed 2278 or something???

[Doc]

2280

I don't know...both appeal to me. I haven't been to Indonesia in many (MANY!) years, but I loved it. Brazil is nice, too, but I would want to be away from the large cities. Rio is a fantastic place to visit, but I don't think I'd be comfortable living there. And although I speak Spanish, I don't speak Portuguese. Not a big difference, but enough to be a lot like work, to learn. ;)

I'd probably opt for Indonesia, given the opportunity. A nice outlying island, on the Pacific side sounds about right. :)

[Doc]

2280 someone missed 2278 or something???


2281- Yep! That would be me...I repeated one. :(

[WickedGoddess]

2280

I don't know...both appeal to me. I haven't been to Indonesia in many (MANY!) years, but I loved it. Brazil is nice, too, but I would want to be away from the large cities. Rio is a fantastic place to visit, but I don't think I'd be comfortable living there. And although I speak Spanish, I don't speak Portuguese. Not a big difference, but enough to be a lot like work, to learn. ;)

I'd probably opt for Indonesia, given the opportunity. A nice outlying island, on the Pacific side sounds about right. :)

2283-Indonesia is a good place with many exotic looking girls hehe... Well there you need to learn their language too (language= very hard= nosebleed), unlike in Rio, you only need to learn just a little more. Anyways, try Indonesia ;)

[Doc]

2283-Indonesia is a good place with many exotic looking girls hehe... Well there you need to learn their language too (language= very hard= nosebleed), unlike in Rio, you only need to learn just a little more. Anyways, try Indonesia ;)


2284 Yes, I remember that about Indonesia. Of course, that was nearly 40 years ago, so unless I found one of those exotic looking girls that was looking for a grandfather image...:rolleyes:

Besides, although my wife has a wonderful sense of humor, it DOES have its limits! :D

I've always had a knack for languages, so I'm not really worried about that aspect.

[artagnan1978]

2285 - a nice day to all of you

[Doc]

2286

And the same to you, artagnan.

[hazzel]

2287

What's on your mind?

[Doc]

2288

Notoriously little, if popular opinion can be believed. :p

[hazzel]

2289

Have so much to think about.

[Doc]

2290

I have little that requires much thought right now.

But a frightening amount that requires action on my part! ;)

I could have SWORN I had retired last year! :rolleyes:

[hazzel]

2291

maybe you should retire now..;)

[Doc]

2292

If I thought I could...;)

[hazzel]

2293

Any plans in the future?

[Doc]

Just one foot in front of the other, 'til a plan takes shape.

I retired early, last September, but the economy tanking wasn't in my plan. I am now presented with the options of either going back to work, or kicking the bucket 25 or 30 years sooner than I had hoped. :rolleyes:

No biggy! I was getting bored, anyway. :p

[hazzel]

2294

Okie dokie..so i guess you have chosen to go back.

[Martinscholes]

2295! Let's stick to our sacred task! (Or was that scared task??)

[Doc]

2296

Is there a difference, Martin? ;)

[deepsand]

Besides, although my wife has a wonderful sense of humor, it DOES have its limits!
Just because you're on a diet doesn't mean you can't read the menu. :D


I've always had a knack for languages, so I'm not really worried about that aspect.
Unusual for adults using traditional gramattical methods; fastest way for adults is total immersion, such as used at the Army School of Languages at Monterey (technically DLIFLC (The Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center)).

24/7, the only language allowed to be spoken, written or read is that being learned; emulates the way a child learns to speak their native language.

Although I've lost virtually all use of it, owing to lack of use, that's how I learned Russian. Confusing at first, as you've no idea what the instructor is saying; but, with the instructor repeatedly using similar phrases while referring to different physical objects present, one soon catches on.

2297 Yet another PRIME

[Doc]

2298

Problem is, when I look at the menu, I start to drool like Homer Simpson at a Chili Cook-Off.

I agree, immersion is the easiest method, but if I moved there, it'd be just about that. ;)

[deepsand]

2300

That's a good indicator that all of your vitals are satisfactory. :D

As for immersion, it depends on whether or not you isolate yourself from the language(s) that you know. It's not uncommon for people to move to another country, and learn little of the native tongue(s), as they situate themselves so that they've no need for learning such.

[deepsand]

2301

Doc, if you are actually considering a move to a warmer clime, you might consider Costa Rica. It offers a wide range of environs & terrains, from ocean level to some of the higher mountains in the world, with a variety of climates.

Costa Rica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=6&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FCosta_R ica&ei=rjR6SqnGOILKtgfXnNjyAQ&usg=AFQjCNEHMBXDhFNSd6gzcZaNO4KPCZsMZg)

Category:Mountains of Costa Rica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=5&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FCategor y%3AMountains_of_Costa_Rica&ei=rjR6SqnGOILKtgfXnNjyAQ&usg=AFQjCNHoAj-_efuQurd7RBWZ2f4l-iiQBw)

[WickedGoddess]

2284 Yes, I remember that about Indonesia. Of course, that was nearly 40 years ago, so unless I found one of those exotic looking girls that was looking for a grandfather image...:rolleyes:

Besides, although my wife has a wonderful sense of humor, it DOES have its limits! :D

I've always had a knack for languages, so I'm not really worried about that aspect.

2302--Time flies very fast, 40 years? ugh! Well sure there are girls looking for a grandpa hehe ( not grandpa image hehe), coz if so Mrs. Doc will surely get angry haha:)

[deepsand]

47 x 49 = 2303

Temptress? :shock:

[Doc]

2304

Yeah, Goddess, I'm pretty sure she'd frown on me "adopting" a young lady.

'Sides, I'm head over heels in love, and no other woman could ever make me as happy, so I guess I'll just leave well enough alone.

Scenery, however...that's a real consideration. ;)


DS, I've lived in eleven different countries over the years, and have always made it a point to immerse myself in the local culture. I can't understand people that go to another country, then seek out a community of their own countrymen, to create their own little corner of comfort. I enjoy getting into the customs, the language, the food, all of it. If all I wanted to do was SEE it, I'd buy a National Geographic! ;)

[WickedGoddess]

2305- Glad to know that after all these years nothing's changed between you and your wife's feelings...

I really adore those couples,like you, like my parents! ;)

[jabo]

2306 well, some couples make it, and some couples don't... lucky for me as a single I don't have to think of partner problems just yet, and with my lifestyle, I don't think I'll live to see that time when I have to be that committed thingy guy...

[deepsand]

I've lived in eleven different countries over the years, and have always made it a point to immerse myself in the local culture. I can't understand people that go to another country, then seek out a community of their own countrymen, to create their own little corner of comfort. I enjoy getting into the customs, the language, the food, all of it. If all I wanted to do was SEE it, I'd buy a National Geographic! ;)
Absolutely concur.

Some of the very best times ever had were with people whose command of the English language was just good enough to find me a cab at 0300 hrs. with an English speaking driver. :D

Warning: Do not ever believe a Laotian who tells you that those itsy-bitsy red peppers are mild. :oops:

3 x 769 = 2307

[Doc]

2308

But they ARE mild, DS! At least, you get used to them.:D

[WickedGoddess]

2306 well, some couples make it, and some couples don't... lucky for me as a single I don't have to think of partner problems just yet, and with my lifestyle, I don't think I'll live to see that time when I have to be that committed thingy guy...

2309- Sounds like a guy of the new Millennium? We'll you're right, it's happy to be single still... just make the most of it.:D

[deepsand]

But they ARE mild, DS!
Yeah; after the numbness sets in. In the interim, it's like being wrapped in live nichrome toaster coils. Even the fingers burn just from touching them.

2310

[Doc]

Yeah; after the numbness sets in. In the interim, it's like being wrapped in live nichrome toaster coils. Even the fingers burn just from touching them.

2310


2311 - Average "temperature", on the Kalvin scale, of the habanero chili.

After spending over twenty years in Mexico, my taste buds were long ago cauterized beyond any hope of rejuvenation. Before that, Thai cuisine played its part. Some peoples' teeth are anchored in their gums....mine are cemented in scar tissue.

[jabo]

2312

2309- Sounds like a guy of the new Millennium? We'll you're right, it's happy to be single still... just make the most of it.:D

guy of the new Millenium? more like the loser guy or something...:D lol

[Doc]

2313

Sure is quiet around here today! DS? Goddess? Even ctabuck seems to have abandoned us.:sad:

What did you DO, jabo? :confused:

[jabo]

2314

somebody might have passed air or something.. ;)
well, am feeling pretty glad that after a while, the sun is starting to peek out of the dark and rainy skies... maybe they got stuck in rain or something doc?

[Doc]

2315

Possible...

or ctabuck is buying the rounds at the pub, and we didn't get the memo! :(

[deepsand]

2316

ctabuk hasn't logged in since 03AUG, or posted since 01AUG; hope all is well with him.

Me, I'm just trying to get the alligators off my ass so I can get back to herding the cats. :(

[Martinscholes]

2296

Is there a difference, Martin? ;)

No, probably not! :)

2317! :D

[artagnan1978]

2318 - just posting and nothing else

[hazzel]

2319..any good news?

[Doc]

2320

Yep!

The good news is.....no bad news! ;)

[deepsand]

11 x 211 = 2321

And the bad news is ... no good news.

[hazzel]

2322

No..the good news is, we have 2 nice guy on board.;)

[deepsand]

23 x 101 = 2323

Aw, schucks. :oops:

[Doc]

2324

Well, ONE, anyway! :rolleyes:

Me...I'm kind of a jerk! ;)

[hazzel]

2325

Haha.won't mind anyway.

[deepsand]

2326

I've a 6 am alarm; so, good night, all.

[deepsand]

13 x 179 = 2327

Edited for system generated duplicate post; don't recall ever previously seeing that here.

[Doc]

2328

Go get your beauty rest, DS.

Rumor has it, you need it more than most! :lol:

[deepsand]

17 x 137 = 2329

Rumor? I thought that was common knowledge!