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well heres a thread to talk about whatever you want. I shoulda named it chit chat, but named it tis the season , well, because tis the season.

Here.... I'll tell a story bout shopping fun at Walmart

Well of course theres no parking spaces available. None. I drove around for 15 minutes and then fate had mercy on me an one opened up only a mere 1 1/2 miles away. I ran in to Wal-Mart (God I love that place) to get a few last minute items. I walked and walked and walked and couldnt find the things I was looking for. Now I am a professional Wal-Mart patron. I know where everything is. I'm the kind of person that other lost shoppers ask for informationn. I must have that "I know where the scotch tape is" look on my face. So anyway, I asked an employee where something was, and they said "I dont know ma'am, we moved everything around and changed the location of everything." Of course I asked why. He didnt have a clue. So I suggested they offer maps to everyone upon entrance.
Well I finally find my 4 or 5 items and head for the "self check out" lane. I like those little things. I get to scan everything myself and play cahsier for a moment. I put my money in and the machine says "please take change." Which was $68.03. The dang machine was out of money! I had to wait for a CSM to come and assist me, and people were backing up behind me. Complaining. Looking at me as if I'd just stolen all of their presents or beaten their pet. Finally they bring me some money and I'm on my way out. I step in gum,drop my bags,cant find my keys, and then it started to rain.That was my least favorite 2 hours in Walmart.

anyone else have any meaningless stories, comments, thoughts? ;)

Instead of talking I am just going to :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: you a lot!

Precisely why I don't go Christmas shopping.

LOL....that will be just fine.


:fluffle: UT :fluffle: UT :fluffle: UT :fluffle: UT

Precisely why I don't go Christmas shopping.


I hate shopping at the Mall. Ugh. Especially this time of year. People run over you like theyre in a Nascar race or something. Shite

LOL....that will be just fine.


:fluffle: UT :fluffle: UT :fluffle: UT :fluffle: UT
Ohhh peachy baby

Oh -just wondering, do you ever see people standing with signs at shopping centers that say "need help, will do odd jobs, family need food' stuff like that?
I know people can scam you and stuff, but I must be a softy because I can never resist giving them money. I guess I dont want to take the chance that it might be someone who really needs help and not give to them just cause they might be a scammer.

Oh -just wondering, do you ever see people standing with signs at shopping centers that say "need help, will do odd jobs, family need food' stuff like that?
I know people can scam you and stuff, but I must be a softy because I can never resist giving them money. I guess I dont want to take the chance that it might be someone who really needs help and not give to them just cause they might be a scammer.
Dont have that problem ... but to be fair I am from minnesota (not only a working town) but it is -8F out there right now ;) generaly people dont stand about if they can help it ... even to hold signs

I hate shopping at the Mall. Ugh. Especially this time of year. People run over you like theyre in a Nascar race or something. Shite
Yeah, I just went to the mall for "kicks" recently (chill with friends, buy a new CD, the usual) and it was nuts. Let alone the fact that the Santa display occupied the entire lobby. That was huge, There was barely room around the edges for two people to walk abreast. Much craziness.

LOL....that will be just fine.


:fluffle: UT :fluffle: UT :fluffle: UT :fluffle: UT


I can't believe what I'm seeing! UT! Peech! I TRUSTED YOU!!!!!

:O

I can't believe what I'm seeing! UT! Peech! I TRUSTED YOU!!!!!

:O
Dont worry you can join in ;) :fluffle: :fluffle:

Oh -just wondering, do you ever see people standing with signs at shopping centers that say "need help, will do odd jobs, family need food' stuff like that?
I know people can scam you and stuff, but I must be a softy because I can never resist giving them money. I guess I dont want to take the chance that it might be someone who really needs help and not give to them just cause they might be a scammer.
Actually, no. Of course then again, during breaks between quarters, I live in a community that is often called North Camelot by outsiders.

Dont have that problem ... but to be fair I am from minnesota (not only a working town) but it is -8F out there right now ;) generaly people dont stand about if they can help it ... even to hold signs


dear lord! -8?! no, dont think I'd be out there either. do you get lots of snow? down ehre in Georgia, its 65 degrees until Dec 15th. We hardly ever get snow. :(

Yeah, I just went to the mall for "kicks" recently (chill with friends, buy a new CD, the usual) and it was nuts. Let alone the fact that the Santa display occupied the entire lobby. That was huge, There was barely room around the edges for two people to walk abreast. Much craziness.

My advice: When going to the mall, always take a 6'4", 220lb guy, dressed all in black, and wearing an ankle-length leather trenchcoat...

It's like magic... people just FIND space to go...

Dont worry you can join in ;) :fluffle: :fluffle:
Oh my, a threesome...

*ONLINE SHOPPING* -thats all i got to say

I can't believe what I'm seeing! UT! Peech! I TRUSTED YOU!!!!!

:O


Been waiting on you to get here daddio ;)

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dear lord! -8?! no, dont think I'd be out there either. do you get lots of snow? down ehre in Georgia, its 65 degrees until Dec 15th. We hardly ever get snow. :(
We used to ... just cold this year so far ... we got about an inch last night but it just bairly covered the grass

And -8 is not COLD cold ... it is un plesent but when it gets going (jan or feb) it can hit -40 to -60 sometimes (with windchill at about -100)

dear lord! -8?! no, dont think I'd be out there either. do you get lots of snow? down ehre in Georgia, its 65 degrees until Dec 15th. We hardly ever get snow. :(

We got 2" of snow yesterday... down my way.

My advice: When going to the mall, always take a 6'4", 220lb guy, dressed all in black, and wearing an ankle-length leather trenchcoat...

It's like magic... people just FIND space to go...
LOL you discribed me (remove 20 pounds ... and an inch)

My advice: When going to the mall, always take a 6'4", 220lb guy, dressed all in black, and wearing an ankle-length leather trenchcoat...

It's like magic... people just FIND space to go...

I've got a friend like that, only better! He's six foot six, albeit it somewhat pudgy, wears a black trenchcoat AND has an Austrian accent.

We got 2" of snow yesterday... down my way.


where??? :eek: *gets jealous*

We got 2" of snow yesterday... down my way.
What way is your way?

Been waiting on you to get here daddio ;)




I did wonder where you went...

I believe these are for you, ma'am:

:fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle:

I've got a friend like that, only better! He's six foot six, albeit it somewhat pudgy, wears a black trenchcoat AND has an Austrian accent.


Oh my...yeah take him with you. Youll have no probs.

and since youre the only one hanging out with us- you can join in too- 4 some fluffle :fluffle:

I did wonder where you went...

I believe these are for you, ma'am:

:fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle:
Where the hell is my camera!

LOL you discribed me (remove 20 pounds ... and an inch)

You lost your new inch, again? :)

I was, of course, describing me, also.

I did wonder where you went...

I believe these are for you, ma'am:

:fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle:


*bats eyes* I knew youd show up

Oh my...yeah take him with you. Youll have no probs.

and since youre the only one hanging out with us- you can join in too- 4 some fluffle :fluffle:
:fluffle: can I come down there ? I just looked at the weather - 40 windchill tonight

I dont want to work (night job is a security guard job ... got to be outside all night)

in a very abashed manner

:fluffle::fluffle::fluffle::fluffle::fluffle::fluffle::fluffle::fluffle:

You lost your new inch, again? :)

I was, of course, describing me, also.
ohhh I see (also changed from my trench to my carheart ... it is too damn cold to fool around anymore)

You lost your new inch, again? :)

I was, of course, describing me, also.


wow....then I'm taking you both shopping with me next time, as well as Andaluciae'S(sp) tall pudgy friend, HA! I'll have the run of the mall!


MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

What way is your way?

You know that little corner of the Peech state... where it crashes messily into the top of South Carolina, and the bottom of North Carolina? The little corner where all three meet?

That's me... up in the rocks, and forests.

You know that little corner of the Peech state... where it crashes messily into the top of South Carolina, and the bottom of North Carolina? The little corner where all three meet?

That's me... up in the rocks, and forests.
I'll be sure to tell Tom. He might wear sunglasses.

You know that little corner of the Peech state... where it crashes messily into the top of South Carolina, and the bottom of North Carolina? The little corner where all three meet?

That's me... up in the rocks, and forests.


Well I'll be darned.....I'm at the other corner. Northwest. Well not quite in the corner. I'm an hour from TN and and hour from AL. youre closed to Blairsville, Blue Ridge maybe?

Where the hell is my camera!

You ain't seen nothing yet... I've got a load of those with UT's name on, too...

:fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle:

:)

You know that little corner of the Peech state... where it crashes messily into the top of South Carolina, and the bottom of North Carolina? The little corner where all three meet?

That's me... up in the rocks, and forests.

Not far from Sumter National Forest? I have a cabin down there.

http://www.weather.com/weather/local/56374?lswe=56374&lwsa=WeatherLocalUndeclared

Wow, two Georgians.

You ain't seen nothing yet... I've got a load of those with UT's name on, too...

:fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle:

:)
:fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: ohhh gravy baby (sorry had to say it ...)

ohhh I see (also changed from my trench to my carheart ... it is too damn cold to fool around anymore)

Carhart??! Those are some heavy duty clothes. Everyone wears them here on the jobsite. I work on a construction site so they like the Carhart brand due to their strength and sturdiness. But damn- a pair of overalls cost like $150!

Well I'll be darned.....I'm at the other corner. Northwest. Well not quite in the corner. I'm an hour from TN and and hour from AL. youre closed to Blairsville, Blue Ridge maybe?

Mmmm, let me think... i think Blairsville is about 45 minutes west of me.... only been there once...

You know where the Tallulah Falls are?

(Up where Deliverence was shot).

Carhart??! Those are some heavy duty clothes. Everyone wears them here on the jobsite. I work on a construction site so they like the Carhart brand due to their strength and sturdiness. But damn- a pair of overalls cost like $150!
Lol yeah they are tough ... thats why I buy them but they are damn warms

The extremes ... though when it gets really cold you have to layer them ...

Bloody 'ell, sorry people. You keep :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle:
each other, sorry.

You like WalMart?!

Not far from Sumter National Forest? I have a cabin down there.

Well I wish youd rent it to me for a weekend for a good rate! I was going to reserve a cabin up that way and its $150-$3-- per night plus a $50 cleaning fee.

Carhart??! Those are some heavy duty clothes. Everyone wears them here on the jobsite. I work on a construction site so they like the Carhart brand due to their strength and sturdiness. But damn- a pair of overalls cost like $150!
In Ohio, it's customary for one to wear Carhartt to any bit of outdoor work during the winter. No matter how light, people will wear Carhartt.

Mmmm, let me think... i think Blairsville is about 45 minutes west of me.... only been there once...

You know where the Tallulah Falls are?

(Up where Deliverence was shot).

I sure do! Youre not far away doll! Deliverance........scary wasnt it?

In Ohio, it's customary for one to wear Carhartt to any bit of outdoor work during the winter. No matter how light, people will wear Carhartt.
They are good cloths though ;)

Carhart??! Those are some heavy duty clothes. Everyone wears them here on the jobsite. I work on a construction site so they like the Carhart brand due to their strength and sturdiness. But damn- a pair of overalls cost like $150!


Construction... THAT explains the "MSDS".

Peech, the construction worker? Interesting mental image... :)

Bloody 'ell, sorry people. You keep :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle:
each other, sorry.

You like WalMart?!


You dont?

I sure do! Youre not far away doll! Deliverance........scary wasnt it?

Scary, Hell yes!

I only watched it the week before I came over here... it very nearly changed my mind... :)

Construction... THAT explains the "MSDS".

Peech, the construction worker? Interesting mental image... :)
Was thinking the same thing

They are good cloths though ;)
They most certainly are! I have one as well. This one actually.

http://usa.carhartt.com/products/loaders/finder.cgi?routine=detail&id=92&lite=yes&start=0&type=type&cat=c&lot=

You dont?
Not really, they ruined ASDA (UK)

Construction... THAT explains the "MSDS".

Peech, the construction worker? Interesting mental image... :)

LOL.....well I do have a pink hard hat. But I usually wear blouses, slacks and dresses to work. I work onsite in the office, managing safety documents and making sure everyone meets OSHA compliance.

But I can sport a toolbelt with the best of them ;)

:fluffle: God I miss doing that *sigh* As for the trenchcoat thing, being 5'10 and having a small frame and long hair doesn't work to bad either. I miss Ashley. My little vampirate:D

Construction... THAT explains the "MSDS".

Peech, the construction worker? Interesting mental image... :)
it is...

They most certainly are! I have one as well. This one actually.

http://usa.carhartt.com/products/loaders/finder.cgi?routine=detail&id=92&lite=yes&start=0&type=type&cat=c&lot=


http://usa.carhartt.com/products/loaders/finder.cgi?routine=detail&id=278&lite=yes&start=0&type=type&cat=j&lot=
http://usa.carhartt.com/products/loaders/finder.cgi?routine=detail&id=308&lite=yes&start=0&type=type&cat=r&lot=
http://usa.carhartt.com/products/loaders/finder.cgi?routine=detail&id=252&lite=yes&start=0&type=type&cat=a&lot=

(back hat)

:)

ohhh I see (also changed from my trench to my carheart ... it is too damn cold to fool around anymore)

I have to admit... I haven't been wearing the leather trench the last few days...

I have been wearing the PVC Snakeskin trenchcoat, instead. :)

Not really, they ruined ASDA (UK)
Eh, they may have ruined stores, but because my dad knew their distribution system so well, he was one of the ver few to keep his job at his company.

LOL.....well I do have a pink hard hat. But I usually wear blouses, slacks and dresses to work. I work onsite in the office, managing safety documents and making sure everyone meets OSHA compliance.

But I can sport a toolbelt with the best of them ;)
thats hot ;) and bet you would kick my ass ... what type of construction? (I used to do electrical for awhile ... easy to pick up when your dad is a masters and now an inspector)

http://usa.carhartt.com/products/loaders/finder.cgi?routine=detail&id=278&lite=yes&start=0&type=type&cat=j&lot=
http://usa.carhartt.com/products/loaders/finder.cgi?routine=detail&id=308&lite=yes&start=0&type=type&cat=r&lot=
http://usa.carhartt.com/products/loaders/finder.cgi?routine=detail&id=252&lite=yes&start=0&type=type&cat=a&lot=

(back hat)

:)
you need that where you are.

Not really, they ruined ASDA (UK)

Oh....the one i live close to is a super wally world and i buy groceries, toiletries, get my film develope and prescriptioins all in one trip. they have everyone else in town beat on prices for household stuff. But then I live in a small town , so its hard to compete with a giant like them I'm sure

Eh, they may have ruined stores, but because my dad knew their distribution system so well, he was one of the ver few to keep his job at his company.
Well done to him. I cheer him!

I have to admit... I haven't been wearing the leather trench the last few days...

I have been wearing the PVC Snakeskin trenchcoat, instead. :)

Didn't even know they made snakeskin trenches. :D :D :D We have a 40% chance of snow on Christmas Eve. It hasn't snowed here since the 60s. I live in south Texas, near Corpus Christi.

I have to admit... I haven't been wearing the leather trench the last few days...

I have been wearing the PVC Snakeskin trenchcoat, instead. :)
At a current windchill of -27 it is just a wee bit cold for even that :)

Not really, they ruined ASDA (UK)

True.

They were butchering ASDA when I came over here...

Which is weird, really... because Wal-Mart over here is kind of like ASDA on steroids...

:)

True.

They were butchering ASDA when I came over here...

Which is weird, really... because Wal-Mart over here is kind of like ASDA on steroids...

:)
Fair enough. I prefer Morrisons personally (its cheaper than Wal-Mart, and just as good, if not better produce)

thats hot ;) and bet you would kick my ass ... what type of construction? (I used to do electrical for awhile ... easy to pick up when your dad is a masters and now an inspector)

I did a bit of carpentry and bricklaying type construction work, back in the mother country...

Another one of those weird 'small world' things. :D

I did a bit of carpentry and bricklaying type construction work, back in the mother country...

Another one of those weird 'small world' things. :D
Fun stuff ... Into computers now but done my fair share on the site ;)

At a current windchill of -27 it is just a wee bit cold for even that :)

Heretic!

You think, just because ice forms on your breath... that's a good enough reason not to look FANTASTIC!

:D

And here in the US Wal-Mart tried to destroy K-Mart but failed somehow. And now K-Mart owns Sears.

Didn't even know they made snakeskin trenches. :D :D :D We have a 40% chance of snow on Christmas Eve. It hasn't snowed here since the 60s. I live in south Texas, near Corpus Christi.

Never seen a PVC snakeskin trench?

I think Neo wears one in the second Matrix movie...

Heretic!

You think, just because ice forms on your breath... that's a good enough reason not to look FANTASTIC!

:D
:fluffle:

Well I got the wicked gotee yet (sorta ... well lets just call it a small beard)

Keeps my chin warm

At least you got to do construction as your outdoor job. There is nothing more boring than working at a nursery. And the worthless s-o-b's wouldn't let me drive the backhoe.

thats hot ;) and bet you would kick my ass ... what type of construction? (I used to do electrical for awhile ... easy to pick up when your dad is a masters and now an inspector)


my company is the General Contractor. We sub out most of the work and manage the project ourselves. We are pretty big in the Southeast. We've built a lot of the tall buildings you see in Atlanta, the Atl stadium, we are currently doing the GA Aquarium which is a $200 millioin project. We have divisional offices in AL, TN, FL, GA AND NC. It is very interesting work. Its amazing to see a flat piece of land or a pile or dirt, and watch it become something so big and beautiful. Built by hard working hands.

At least you got to do construction as your outdoor job. There is nothing more boring than working at a nursery. And the worthless s-o-b's wouldn't let me drive the backhoe.
My bro did that lol

I do computer work now so I dont do much "out door" stuff anymore but yeah

my company is the General Contractor. We sub out most of the work and manage the project ourselves. We are pretty big in the Southeast. We've built a lot of the tall buildings you see in Atlanta, the Atl stadium, we are currently doing the GA Aquarium which is a $200 millioin project. We have divisional offices in AL, TN, FL, GA AND NC. It is very interesting work. Its amazing to see a flat piece of land or a pile or dirt, and watch it become something so big and beautiful. Built by hard working hands.
Awsome general contractors rule :) like I said wire bitch myself but :)

I am happy with my indoor comuter work (something I love also)

Not far from Sumter National Forest? I have a cabin down there.

Yep, right in that ballpark...

Right near where the Chattooga "wild and scenic" river turns into the Tugaloo river.

At least you got to do construction as your outdoor job. There is nothing more boring than working at a nursery. And the worthless s-o-b's wouldn't let me drive the backhoe.


lmao......

Well time for my final ... be back in an hr and a half or so

My bro did that lol

I do computer work now so I dont do much "out door" stuff anymore but yeah

I put in a few years doing data process, so I've done some computer-y stuff... what I REALLY want is to get one of those cushy I.T. jobs that actually pays something... :(

Well time for my final ... be back in an hr and a half or so

G'luck.

:)

I put in a few years doing data process, so I've done some computer-y stuff... what I REALLY want is to get one of those cushy I.T. jobs that actually pays something... :(

That's what I'm going to college for -- I really want to work in the government sector,but corporate is looking more promising lately.

Well time for my final ... be back in an hr and a half or so


yeah good luck doll.....5 bucks says you get an A

my company is the General Contractor. We sub out most of the work and manage the project ourselves. We are pretty big in the Southeast. We've built a lot of the tall buildings you see in Atlanta, the Atl stadium, we are currently doing the GA Aquarium which is a $200 millioin project. We have divisional offices in AL, TN, FL, GA AND NC. It is very interesting work. Its amazing to see a flat piece of land or a pile or dirt, and watch it become something so big and beautiful. Built by hard working hands.

I think the important thing, in this weather, is that it was built by SOMEONE ELSE's hardworking hands? :)

I suck at computers, so no chance of me having a job anywhere in the IT field. I dunno what I want to be when I grow up.

Oh wait.... too late ;)

I think the important thing, in this weather, is that it was built by SOMEONE ELSE's hardworking hands? :)


oh absolutely......but i was rather good with Leggos as a kid-lol

That's what I'm going to college for -- I really want to work in the government sector,but corporate is looking more promising lately.

Feels weird saying you 'want' to work for the government, doesn't it?

To be honest, I wouldn't object too strongly to one of those government office jobs... of course, the American government might not want us 'foreigners' working in governmental jobs.... especially not here in the Peechstate.

I suck at computers, so no chance of me having a job anywhere in the IT field. I dunno what I want to be when I grow up.

Oh wait.... too late ;)

It's not that difficult to become familiar with the workings of a computer. It does take a great deal of patience and experimentation,though.

I suck at computers, so no chance of me having a job anywhere in the IT field. I dunno what I want to be when I grow up.

Oh wait.... too late ;)

lol.

uh-huh... whereas, I bet when you go out with your girl-friends, people always stop you and ask you, "Wow, little girl, which one of these is your mommy"?

:D :D :D

Feels weird saying you 'want' to work for the government, doesn't it?

To be honest, I wouldn't object too strongly to one of those government office jobs... of course, the American government might not want us 'foreigners' working in governmental jobs.... especially not here in the Peechstate.

Yeah, it does feel weird...a college student wanting to work for the one force that college students hate the most..lol (unless they're giving us money)

oh absolutely......but i was rather good with Leggos as a kid-lol

I seem to recall I was pretty good at destroying Lego, as a child...

Maybe I should go into demolition?

Feels weird saying you 'want' to work for the government, doesn't it?

To be honest, I wouldn't object too strongly to one of those government office jobs... of course, the American government might not want us 'foreigners' working in governmental jobs.... especially not here in the Peechstate.

everytime I watch West Wing, it makes me want to get into politics so that I can shake things up and make some changes. I think our govt needs some average Joes in there making decisions. What on earth could it hurt??

Yeah, it does feel weird...a college student wanting to work for the one force that college students hate the most..lol (unless they're giving us money)

Fight the Power, Brother!

(But Take their Cash).

I'd vote for that... :)

lol.

uh-huh... whereas, I bet when you go out with your girl-friends, people always stop you and ask you, "Wow, little girl, which one of these is your mommy"?

:D :D :D


LOL.....i wish. 30 sounds so much older than 29 did last year :confused:

I hate shopping at the Mall. Ugh. Especially this time of year. People run over you like theyre in a Nascar race or something. Shite

Now you know why they call it a "maul"!

everytime I watch West Wing, it makes me want to get into politics so that I can shake things up and make some changes. I think our govt needs some average Joes in there making decisions. What on earth could it hurt??

Everytime I read about one of the new laws that some group are trying to push, or one of the crazy decisions big government is making... it makes me want to go into politics...

Unfortunately, I live in the wrong state... California might vote for outsiders... I don't think Georgia is quite ready yet...

It would be nice to shake things up and make some changes, though. :)

I seem to recall I was pretty good at destroying Lego, as a child...

Maybe I should go into demolition?


Demo is great! You get to take out some frustrations while doing that. Its the one time you ca tear down something .....while being productive

LOL.....i wish. 30 sounds so much older than 29 did last year :confused:

That's what I thought... last year. :)

Now you know why they call it a "maul"!


i love a good pun.......

Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, but when they lit a fire in

the craft, it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and

heat it, too.
:)

Demo is great! You get to take out some frustrations while doing that. Its the one time you ca tear down something .....while being productive

Sounds like fun... and you get paid to break stuff, too! Cool.

:D

Feels weird saying you 'want' to work for the government, doesn't it?

To be honest, I wouldn't object too strongly to one of those government office jobs... of course, the American government might not want us 'foreigners' working in governmental jobs.... especially not here in the Peechstate.
So where you from, originally?

So where you from, originally?

I am an ex-Englishman, born in London.

I am an ex-Englishman, born in London.
Cool. So, where in London (now I'm just being nosey!) ;)

I am an ex-Englishman, born in London.


I have a friend in Hounslow

Cool. So, where in London (now I'm just being nosey!) ;)

Is cool.

I was originally an East 17 kid, but I've lived in most of England apart from that... then I REALLY fancied a change, so I crossed the Pond. :)

Is cool.

I was originally an East 17 kid, but I've lived in most of England apart from that... then I REALLY fancied a change, so I crossed the Pond. :)
Fair enough. So, from an outside perspective, whats the States like? Was considering visiting family out there (if I can ever geth the money!)

Fair enough. So, from an outside perspective, whats the States like? Was considering visiting family out there (if I can ever geth the money!)

Well, the weird thing is... in a lot of ways America really IS like it is in the movies... especially the rural areas.

It takes a while to get used to... it is the familiar (people who look 'English', and speak 'English'... signs that are written in 'English'), but in a slightly alien manner, and a slightly alien context.

I have spent a bit of time in a little less than half of the states... and there are distinct flavour 'differences' to each of them. Some of the things about it are weird... there are about 4 times as many Americans as their are English people, but spread out over a nation that is dozens of times the size of England.

The state of Wyoming would, I think, swallow the UK whole... but only has as many people as, say, Leicestershire.

Manhattan is the spirit twin of London. If you feel London 'in your blood'... you will get the exact same feeling in New York city.

Other than that... well, Georgia girls are (of course) incredibly lovely and sensual... and we are "two nations DIVIDED by a common language"...

That's the 'short version' of "The Complete Englishman's Guide to the USA".

:)

I have a friend in Hounslow

Yet more evidence of a smaller and smaller world...

Keeps shrinking like this, we're all going to end up squashed very tightly together...

;)

Yet more evidence of a smaller and smaller world...

Keeps shrinking like this, we're all going to end up squashed very tightly together...

;)


;)

Fight the Power, [Sister]!

(But Take their Cash).

I'd vote for that... :)


Government money is a good thing indeed.

;)

It can be proved mathematically:

Small world + :) + :) = :fluffle:

See :)

I put in a few years doing data process, so I've done some computer-y stuff... what I REALLY want is to get one of those cushy I.T. jobs that actually pays something... :(
I got one of thoes jobs :) Now lol

Network admin (my majors are network security and network modeling ... dual major)

It can be proved mathematically:

Small world + :) + :) = :fluffle:

See :)

and numbers just dont lie.....(nor does the fluffle factor)

I got one of thoes jobs :) Now lol

Network admin (my majors are network security and network modeling ... dual major)

What does it pay, and when do I start? :)

and numbers just dont lie.....(nor does the fluffle factor)

:O

Would I lie about something as important as fluffles?

What does it pay, and when do I start? :)
39 k a year full bennies and ;) soon as I quit

I got one of thoes jobs :) Now lol

Network admin (my majors are network security and network modeling ... dual major)


oh youre back! Howd the test go? What was it on? Wheres my fluffle? Do you think you did well on it?

39 k a year full bennies and ;) soon as I quit

Rats.

Looks like I might have had to move to somewhere 'weird' anyways... :D

oh youre back! Howd the test go? What was it on? Wheres my fluffle? Do you think you did well on it?
Aced it :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle:

I'm going to the post office real quick. Dont let the talk about whatever thread die away too bad.



:fluffle:

Ok I will work on it


*gets up on soap box*

Fluffles ... get your fluffles

5 for a dime or 2 for free

*shouts louder*
GET YOUR FLUFFLES right here ... dont be shy sir

I'm going to the post office real quick. Dont let the talk about whatever thread die away too bad.



:fluffle:


I got to run out, too.

Be back later maybe, sweetness. ;)

:fluffle:

I got to run out, too.

Be back later maybe, sweetness. ;)

:fluffle:
Aww thanks ... you too hun :fluffle:

Ok I will work on it


*gets up on soap box*

Fluffles ... get your fluffles

5 for a dime or 2 for free

*shouts louder*
GET YOUR FLUFFLES right here ... dont be shy sir

Well, I got to go for a while...

You have them to take-out? :)

Aww thanks ... you too hun :fluffle:

Hey, don't steal other people's fluffles....

Yours are in the mail!... :)
















:fluffle:

Hey, don't steal other people's fluffles....

Your's are in the mail!... :)









:fluffle:


Damn ... good I need something to keep me warm!

Well, I got to go for a while...

You have them to take-out? :)
ohhh people to take out :p

thanks for keeping the dream alive UT. what have you been up to while I was at the post office.


oh and i witnessed a wreck while i was out and it was a guy i graduated highschool with. he was a really nice guy. i hope it wasnt his fault

I have tomorrow blocked out to go do my Christmas shopping.

Forecast high temp: -3F/-19C

Yippee!

I have tomorrow blocked out to go do my Christmas shopping.

Forecast high temp: -3F/-19C

Yippee!

damn that's cold!! ..and I'm sitting here complaining about it getting below 60F...

I'm sitting here complaining about it getting below 60F...
Poor thing...I'll go and get you a blanket...

damn that's cold!! ..and I'm sitting here complaining about it getting below 60F...
With windchill here it is -27F

With windchill here it is -27F


that kind of weather calls for hot chocolate(with x-tra marshmallows), a soft fuzzy blanket and a good cuddling partner

With windchill here it is -27F
Hey! A fellow Minnesotan!

that kind of weather calls for hot chocolate(with x-tra marshmallows), a soft fuzzy blanket and a good cuddling partner
ohhh sounds nummy!!!! who do you propose for the cuddling?

Hey! A fellow Minnesotan!
;) yup ... got to love it

;) yup ... got to love it
Keeps the riff-raff out...

ohhh sounds nummy!!!! who do you propose for the cuddling?


*plays dumb*.........Hmm......I dunno. Know any good cuddlers?

*plays dumb*.........Hmm......I dunno. Know any good cuddlers?
No *starts crying* then looks at you with puppy dog eyes

Keeps the riff-raff out...
Lol reminds me of earlier ... I think peach asked if we had people in our mall parking lots that had protest/solicitation sighns for the holiday (for work and such)

I was like "uh no" freeze to death out there in an hr or two of standing still :P lol

I've got a story.

I asked for this (http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=10030) because, frankly, I'm a giant dork. So my parents went onto Ebay and bought it, $260 including shipping. My mom wired the money yesterday, and today she gets a call from Lego. Apparently the guy my parents bought the set from had been buying them from Lego using a stolen credit card, so Lego stopped giving the guy the sets. So not only are we not getting the Lego set, but my parents are most likely out $260. Merry Christmas to me.

No *starts crying* then looks at you with puppy dog eyes


awww.....

cmon over- I'll get the hot chocolate started ;)

I've got a story.

I asked for this (http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=10030) because, frankly, I'm a giant dork. So my parents went onto Ebay and bought it, $260 including shipping. My mom wired the money yesterday, and today she gets a call from Lego. Apparently the guy my parents bought the set from had been buying them from Lego using a stolen credit card, so Lego stopped giving the guy the sets. So not only are we not getting the Lego set, but my parents are most likely out $260. Merry Christmas to me.

:eek: Oh no! Thats awful! :(

awww.....

cmon over- I'll get the hot chocolate started ;)
;) Ill get in me big pickup and head on over

:eek: Oh no! Thats awful! :(
I know :(

;) Ill get in me big pickup and head on over

oooo-tall , truck drivin'......and leaps final exams in a single bound *swoons*

:eek: Oh no! Thats awful! :(

Yeah, my Christmas now officially sucks.

I have a truck. And a boat.

oooo-tall , truck drivin'......and leaps final exams in a single bound *swoons*
You know it … ;) its funny complete comp geek … doin great in collage

And still love my mudding … my lifted truck … my sports cars and my hard work

Weird combination (that and being in Minnesota and liking muddin)

You know it … ;) its funny complete comp geek … doin great in collage

And still love my mudding … my lifted truck … my sports cars and my hard work

Weird combination (that and being in Minnesota and liking muddin)


get outta here! ok i gotta see a pic of you and your truck.

Oh and don’t forget peach you are one hot …hard workin construction chick ;) I like

And from what I can tell brighter then the sun ... ;)

Do I sense love in the air?

get outta here! ok i gotta see a pic of you and your truck.
Soon as I get home ... (my aim is on the left side ... send me a message if you use it) I got to work a double today so once I get out of here in 2 hrs I got to get changed and go to my security job

Do I sense love in the air?
of course

*does a run by :fluffle: on you*

Sorry peachy but you know I am a fluffle slut :)

*blushes, then tips hard hat*


we could always go out for pizza and a good trivia match ;)

or a tractor pull-LOL

Oh and don’t forget peach you are one hot …hard workin construction chick ;) I like

And from what I can tell brighter then the sun ... ;)

Peech is a construction worker?

*blushes, then tips hard hat*


we could always go out for pizza and a good trivia match ;)

or a tractor pull-LOL
Lol I am on a trivia team ;)

And tractor pulls are awsome!

Sorry not much of a normal sports fan and besides nascar and indy I am a motor sports fan (dont watch them on tv but like them in person)

But I am sure doin anythin with you would be great :)

Peech is a construction worker?
Yup :)

Personaly thats hot :D

Yup :)

Personaly thats hot :D

lol- you could tell him what it is i do. I dont exactly drive the backhoe. But I keep asking them to let me try it just around the parking lot :cool:

Yup :)

Personaly thats hot :D

Yeah, it's pretty hot.

lol- you could tell him what it is i do. I dont exactly drive the backhoe. But I keep asking them to let me try it just around the parking lot :cool:
Matter of fact beyond knowing you work for a general contractor I dont know exactly what your job is :p

Oh thats right.....I guess we went over that while you were taking the exam.



maybe i should just let you think i hang sheetrock :cool:

Oh thats right.....I guess we went over that while you were taking the exam.



maybe i should just let you think i hang sheetrock :cool:

It would help perpetuate the fantasy. ;)

Oh thats right.....I guess we went over that while you were taking the exam.



maybe i should just let you think i hang sheetrock :cool:
You would be one tuff woman if ya did ... sheetrockers (while a lot of the times dumb) are some tuff hombre's (if I remember right a 5x12 3/4 sheet weights over 200)

And the ones that use the stilts ... wheew lol

eek......nope I'll pass on the sheet rockin' ;)

I work onsite in the office, managing safety documents and making sure everyone meets OSHA compliance. So many violations......so little time...

ohhh people to take out :p

With six, do you get eggroll?

eek......nope I'll pass on the sheet rockin' ;)

I work onsite in the office, managing safety documents and making sure everyone meets OSHA compliance. So many violations......so little time...
;) sweet whatever pays the bills

With six, do you get eggroll?


eggroll........mmmmmmm!

eek......nope I'll pass on the sheet rockin' ;)

I work onsite in the office, managing safety documents and making sure everyone meets OSHA compliance. So many violations......so little time...

OSHA, boo! They're the ones that tell me I can't stick my hands in a wood chipper.

OSHA, boo! They're the ones that tell me I can't stick my hands in a wood chipper.
Yeah booo they are disrespecting my rights as a worker!

eek......nope I'll pass on the sheet rockin' ;)

I work onsite in the office, managing safety documents and making sure everyone meets OSHA compliance. So many violations......so little time...


OSHA helped me write a 10-page research paper in highschool, so yay for them.

OSHA, boo! They're the ones that tell me I can't stick my hands in a wood chipper.

LOL......those bastids!

I say boo at them too. Because of their srict rules, I have to go over stuff with a fine toothed comb so we dont get any beatings from them!

LOL......those bastids!

I say boo at them too. Because of their srict rules, I have to go over stuff with a fine toothed comb so we dont get any beatings from them!

I remember when I used to work in a plastics factory I wasn't allowed to use the plastic grinder until I was 18. So instead of chopping up defective frisbees myself, I made giant piles of them by the grinder for one of the older guys to do. It was retarded.

I remember when I used to work in a plastics factory I wasn't allowed to use the plastic grinder until I was 18. So instead of chopping up defective frisbees myself, I made giant piles of them by the grinder for one of the older guys to do. It was retarded.


LOL!

LOL!

Especially considering all anyone did was whip the frisbees into the grinder from like 100 feet. But no, I was too young to play frisbee with spinning blades. What the heck?

Especially considering all anyone did was whip the frisbees into the grinder from like 100 feet. But no, I was too young to play frisbee with spinning blades. What the heck?
You should have showed them ... all you have to do is manage to still cut your hand off

sure would show them

goodnight all.....I'm off to see the Wizard! errrr. ......no wait.....thats not what I'm off to do. Oh finish shopping *grumbles*




bye! :fluffle:

*throws frisbee at Sdaeriji* ;)

You should have showed them ... all you have to do is manage to still cut your hand off

sure would show them

But then the fun gestapo OSHA would have come down and said we couldn't play frisbee with the plastic grinder, and I'd be out one hand AND a frisbee partner.

goodnight all.....I'm off to see the Wizard! errrr. ......no wait.....thats not what I'm off to do. Oh finish shopping *grumbles*




bye! :fluffle:

*throws frisbee at Sdaeriji* ;)

Good night? It's 4:22pm!

Good night? It's 4:22pm!


sorry- it gets dark in an hour here.......my bad


Good afternoonish-eveningish all!! :)

that kind of weather calls for hot chocolate(with x-tra marshmallows), a soft fuzzy blanket and a good cuddling partner

Hey... rats... I have hot chocolate and a fuzzy blanket... but I'm all out of marshmallows...

Damn, so close...

Hey... rats... I have hot chocolate and a fuzzy blanket... but I'm all out of marshmallows...

Damn, so close...


*does the woohooo Gravy's back dance* :)

welcome back! Hows your evening been?

oh and screw the marshmallows ;)

*does the woohooo Gravy's back dance* :)

welcome back! Hows your evening been?

Getting my fix of American culture... well, watching the complete series of "Firefly" on DVD, anyways.

Can't believe Fox (was Fox, I think?) pulled that program - best show since Buffy.

Been having fun... with the frisbees and all? :)

oh and screw the marshmallows ;)

Well, that's ONE option.... ;)

Getting my fix of American culture... well, watching the complete series of "Firefly" on DVD, anyways.

Can't believe Fox (was Fox, I think?) pulled that program - best show since Buffy.

Been having fun... with the frisbees and all? :)


Well lets see.....Sdaeriji was telling us how he used to work in the frisbee industry and how he detests OSHA, UT was gonna show pics of his truck, and then I tried my luck at shopiing again :rolleyes: and then popped back in here to see what was happening.

Well, that's ONE option.... ;)


LOL .......

Well lets see.....Sdaeriji was telling us how he used to work in the frisbee industry and how he detests OSHA, UT was gonna show pics of his truck, and then I tried my luck at shopiing again :rolleyes: and then popped back in here to see what was happening.

So, how was the shopping? Less fatal?

My day lacked the excitement of shopping, I'm afraid... but did gain the excitement of "Firefly".

Overall, I think I'm winning.

:)

ignore my tele Gravy.........i guess i made it back here. My comp got hung up for a bit. Had to get all sailorish on it $%@!

ignore my tele Gravy.........i guess i made it back here. My comp got hung up for a bit. Had to get all sailorish on it $%@!

My computer kind of bit the dust, too... I did TG back, and I've come to see whether the forum is dead for the evening, or if it's going to play nice again...

:)