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Zooke and I are considering starting a long-running thread where anyone could come and post to ask for the advice of two older NSers. We would do our best to offer the very best advice possible. If we didn't think we could offer effective advice on a particular issue, we would search for someone to whom we could refer the poster.

We're considering doing this because we've come to care about everyone on here, and think we might be able to share some of what we've learned in the process of having lived this long.

Would you like to see a thread devoted to advice? Would you feel comfortable posting to such a thread? We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Sounds good to me, 'O Great Sage.

Absolutely, Eutrusca gives some of the best advice. :)

what's the best position in bed?
;) jk

Sure

Zooke and I are considering starting a long-running thread where anyone could come and post to ask for the advice of two older NSers. We would do our best to offer the very best advice possible. If we didn't think we could offer effective advice on a particular issue, we would search for someone to whom we could refer the poster.

We're considering doing this because we've come to care about everyone on here, and think we might be able to share some of what we've learned in the process of having lived this long.

Would you like to see a thread devoted to advice? Would you feel comfortable posting to such a thread? We welcome your comments and suggestions.


including me?.......oh you shouldnt :D

Sounds reasonable. Perhaps this could be on a poll.

Couldn't you just start the thread and see how it go's? ;)

Right now, we're looking to see if an advice column would gain favorable support. It's something that we have been considering for a while with Prosophia's encouragement. Eutrusca, maybe we should start a poll?

i saw "modest proposal" and assumed you were going to encourage us to eat our children, depending on ethnicity.

Reminds me of the "Ask a" threads...

Reminds me of the "Ask a" threads...

Kind of like the "ask a" thread. It's more in response to threads about relationship and peer problems. Sometimes what comes out of a friend's mouth sounds different than it does when it comes from family.

Sounds like a pretty good idea there, Cap'n.

Arr, ye know it, 'cause it be a good idea, matey!

including me?.......oh you shouldnt :D

Of course you, too. We know that there is going to be a certain amount of jokesters.

Would any of you ever have questions or problems that you would feel more comfortable discussing with a couple of online friends rather than "real life" people?

Well, I don't often ask for advice from anyone except Gina, but it's still a good idea for a thread.

Eh, you're not that old.

Eh, you're not that old.

Not as old as Eutrusca (who is?) , but I have a few miles on my chasis. Like Eutrusca, I'm a parent and grandparent and have years of relationship and marriage experience.

Not as old as Eutrusca (who is?)
Oh, that's funny, Zooke, that is. You're a regular laugh riot! :p

Oh, that's funny, Zooke, that is. You're a regular laugh riot! :p

damn!! You woke up and caught me!! :fluffle:

damn!! You woke up and caught me!! :fluffle:
Yeah, "woke up!" After you buzzed me on Yahoo Messenger about fifty times! :P

Wanna do a poll?

Yeah, "woke up!" After you buzzed me on Yahoo Messenger about fifty times! :P

:p Only 6!

I need some advice are you listening Eutrusca and Zooke? I'm not going to post it until one of you responds because I want your opinions, not someone else's opinion. Here some advice for Eutrusca, check your tgs.

I need some advice are you listening Eutrusca and Zooke? I'm not going to post it until one of you responds because I want your opinions, not someone else's opinion. Here some advice for Eutrusca, check your tgs.
Hi, Oksana. Actually, it would be best if you could hold off until tomorrow or Monday, unless it's really urgent. We have only just today recieved approval to do this and we need to write up a process ( how to post, etc. ) and etc.

If it's something you need immediate advice on, then go ahead amd tell us. :)

I need some advice are you listening Eutrusca and Zooke? I'm not going to post it until one of you responds because I want your opinions, not someone else's opinion. Here some advice for Eutrusca, check your tgs.

I'm here, too, Oksana. Two for the price of one! What's up?

Not as old as Eutrusca (who is?) , but I have a few miles on my chasis. Like Eutrusca, I'm a parent and grandparent and have years of relationship and marriage experience.

Neither of you are very old in comparision to my 4+ billion ancient bones. :(

Originally posted by Zooke
I'm here, too, Oksana. Two for the price of one! What's up?

I will have to apply to college soon; in a matter of months. I have been considering college in Paris. Do you think I should go ahead and apply? Do you think it would be a good idea?

Sounds a great idea. You may see me here post again >.>

I will have to apply to college soon; in a matter of months. I have been considering college in Paris. Do you think I should go ahead and apply? Do you think it would be a good idea?

First of all, do you speak French? :) Next, does the college you are considering offer anything special or are you looking for a more international view?

i saw "modest proposal" and assumed you were going to encourage us to eat our children, depending on ethnicity.
Damnit! Why do people keep beating me to that joke!

Originally posted by Zooke
First of all, do you speak French? Next, does the college you are considering offer anything special or are you looking for a more international view?

I plan on majoring in fashion design. I do speak French, and I'm considering applying to American University. If I decide to go ahead and apply there, I may apply to others as well. I think as a fashion designer it is important to experience and understand couture. You can't really do that here in the US, at least not on the same level.

I plan on majoring in fashion design. I do speak French, and I'm considering applying to American University. If I decide to go ahead and apply there, I may apply to others as well. I think as a fashion designer it is important to experience and understand couture. You can't really do that here in the US, at least not on the same level.

Have you ever been away from home for a long period of time before. I know the first few months of college was rough because I was soooo homesick.

I plan on majoring in fashion design. I do speak French, and I'm considering applying to American University. If I decide to go ahead and apply there, I may apply to others as well. I think as a fashion designer it is important to experience and understand couture. You can't really do that here in the US, at least not on the same level.
I'm certainly no expert on the fashion industry, far from it, but there are a few things that you need to consider about any college progam:

Will finances be a problem? Living far from home will increase expenses, and I would imagine there would be extra expenses involved in attending a top fashion design school in France.

I would suppose that, all other things being equal, the better the college's reputation, the better chance you will have getting a job in fashion once you graduate.

I plan on majoring in fashion design. I do speak French, and I'm considering applying to American University. If I decide to go ahead and apply there, I may apply to others as well. I think as a fashion designer it is important to experience and understand couture. You can't really do that here in the US, at least not on the same level.

Did we lose you? If you've never been away from home, you might want to go to a U here in the states your first year. Then you could transfer to a French U. It would certainly look good on a resume'. The first couple of semesters are usually pretty standard required courses...you don't get into the meat of your major until 5th semester.

No, you didn't lose me. Sorry.

Eutrusca, I'm not gonna read your rants about how Viagra was your latest epiphany

Eutrusca, I'm not gonna read your rants about how Viagra was your latest epiphany

that's another thread.

Eutrusca, I'm not gonna read your rants about how Viagra was your latest epiphany
ROFLMAO! Man, there is something wrong wit'chew!! LOL!

Zooke and I will try to have the actual advice thread up tomorrow or Monday.

Our thanks to everyone who supported this idea! :)

Zooke and I will try to have the actual advice thread up tomorrow or Monday.

Our thanks to everyone who supported this idea! :)
No problem :fluffle:

Zooke and I are considering starting a long-running thread where anyone could come and post to ask for the advice of two older NSers. We would do our best to offer the very best advice possible. If we didn't think we could offer effective advice on a particular issue, we would search for someone to whom we could refer the poster.

We're considering doing this because we've come to care about everyone on here, and think we might be able to share some of what we've learned in the process of having lived this long.

Would you like to see a thread devoted to advice? Would you feel comfortable posting to such a thread? We welcome your comments and suggestions.

I would, but I personally don't agree with some of your political and social views, so it wouldn't be much help to me. Sorry.

It is a good idea however, for others.