The 23rd (Dragon Tipping) Random Discussion for TPBM

kumatron wrote in post #7783160
you forgot the egg conversion!

Reminds me of when we were converting over to metric in Canada, and my dad asking me how in the heck we were going to tell time now.

Skrim17 wrote in post #7783327
Every once in a while I take great offense at something here, generally not in this particular thread.

I can't speak to the past few days because in all honesty it went right over my head. I saw someone come in and want to fit in but they didn't try to fit in. One evening in particular we were all here being familiar and doing our familiar things; I don't think anyone needs to apologize for being comfortable in their environment regardless of how it makes others feel. There was more than once that I wanted to comment regarding the person trying to 'join' as it were, and held my tongue, now I wish I had said something.

I have to remind myself of that statement in bold often, because sometimes I too can read too much into what someone types without the benefit of having them near me in person. Sometimes I envy Zane's ability to be blunt, and sometimes it makes me uncomfortable. But if I believe what I said I must respect him none the less.

All I really know is when anyone isn't here, I miss you and I hope you come back soon.

Another good take on things.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #7783346
Reminds me of when we were converting over to metric in Canada, and my dad asking me how in the heck we were going to tell time now.

Is your dad not Canadian?

Edit: forget it I wasn't reading it correctly. Duh

eddarr wrote in post #7783367
Is your dad not Canadian?

All the way, even his parents were born here. He was just concerned because all other measures were changing.

I was not going to say a word, mostly because my issues are exactly that, mine. I appreciate the concern that has been expressed, but don't place assumptions on my actions.

There are many friends here, many who have been friends for near three years. We are a close bunch, some of you are as close to me as my own family.

As has been said, that kind of time generally equals a familiarity and a rhythm. There is nothing wrong with that. There is also nothing wrong with someone wanting to become a part of that, or to find out what makes it so special. Newcomers have ALWAYS been welcome here. Always.

Personally, I would not walk into someones home and demand that they make me comfortable. However, the exact opposite seems to be expected anymore.

In the last three years, we have seen dear friends fade into the sunset, and we have welcomed new friends into the fold. I do not believe this is an exclusive place, but rather inclusive.

However, there has been a lack of respect and a lack of common courtesy that has reared up in the last few months. Some of that can be attributed to the whole 'web-faceless' thing that seems to be getting more and more prevalent. Some of it I believe has been deliberate with intent to harm. I will stop there, to go further would probably be considered inflammatory or something.

I am a peace loving person, who believes, truly, in 'live and let live' and 'in it harm none, do as ye will', and have tried to operate within that philosophy. Of late, I am struggling to live within my own beliefs. When I return to that place within myself, I will be back.

My dear friends here, you know I love you and you know that you are stuck with me. Plus, I have the master key so you can't lock me out

sevillafox wrote in post #7782951
Don't do it!!!! He's not wearing any pants!!!!

Thanks for the warning!!!

thomascanty wrote in post #7782982
Well, if they're in Southern California, Knott's Berry Farm would be a much better choice than Magic Mountain.

Heather's been bugging me to go there...

FuryMe wrote in post #7783203
Do the Disney Land folks make the Disney World pilgrimage and vice versa?

Not us, considering, from here, it's 93 miles to Disneyland and 2,427 miles to Disney World...

gjl711 wrote in post #7783234
Everybody looks so young these days. I had dealings with the police last month, and i swear the officer that took my statement looked as if his voice hadn't quite finished changing.

Since I spend a lot of time on the local military bases, I've noticed the junior officers seem to be getting younger and younger. I swear the military is commissioning 14 year-olds these days.

thomascanty wrote in post #7782982
Well, if they're in Southern California, Knott's Berry Farm would be a much better choice than Magic Mountain.

JWright wrote in post #7783502
Heather's been bugging me to go there...

Not more than two minutes after my last post, the phone rang and it was Heather calling during her lunch break at work... She called to ask me it I'd like to go to Knott's Berry farm next month. We're going up to Disneyland to meet up with Lonnie, so she was interested in making it a two day trip. Nothing like being on the same wavelength with your spouse...

Cool! Are you going to go?

DDA wrote in post #7783169
Sorry: 3 european eggs = 1/2 ameraican egg

Unless you're from Rhode Island. There it's 1:1.

I can say that. I'm of solid RI stock clear back to Roger Williams. My father was born there, we spnt vacations there for ages, and I did my graduate work at URI

Jon wrote in post #7783808
Unless you're from Rhode Island. There it's 1:1.

Only if the eggs are red.

oh, and....


(((((((((((((((GROUP HUG)))))))))))))))

We have 89 more posts to go in this thread EDIT: yeah, that was bad math.

Everything should be worked out and talked out and back to normal by then, yes?

Then we'll all take deep breaths, smile and move on to the next chapter, right?

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7783811
Only if the eggs are red.

State law. Only Rhode Island Reds allowed. It's right next to the one mandating Coffee Milk as the state drink. Mmmmmmm . . . . Eclipse!!!!!

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7783823
We have 89 more posts to go in this thread. Everything should be worked out and talked out and back to normal by then, yes?

Then we'll all take deep breaths, smile and move on to the next chapter, right?

OK - I'll start fine-tuning the new model . . . Something about "Normal? We've heard of it." wasn't it?

Our definition of normal is a little screwy, isn't it?

Now that you mention it . . .

How about "A little weird, wacko and nutso, and then Puddle comes along"? :{)#