Archive through October 16, 2000

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Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 05:52 pm Click here to edit this post
I just checked---no answers to our last 3 questions posted.

Talisker

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 05:57 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger - I think I loved every place I was overseas. I was only in Korea for a year - that was enough so you don't get too sick of it I think. I don't know why but I love being in other countries. I love the food, the people, the scenery, everything. Don't get me wrong, I am always happy to get back to the states but there is so much to see in other parts of the world. I try to find fun things to do when I am overseas. Like in Korea, I took photography classes and went out taking pictures all the time.

The scariest place I have been is Singapore - they have some pretty strict rules there. Jaywalking is NOT allowed there. I don't think they cane you for it, but it is forbidden. Also, I don't think you can chew gum in the subways. Seriously!! Also, if you get caught NOT flushing a toilet, you can get a ticket - May? You might want to stay away from there.

The funniest thing I saw there was a sign - like a no smoking sign but instead of a cigarette had a plant in it. I guess this plant (actually a fruit I think) smells so bad that you can't take it on the subway.

On the swing side, Singapore is actually very exciting!! Very clean (presumably because of all the strict laws) and quite the rush of sights and sounds. The most interesting thing I had while I was there (only three days regretably) was an avocado shake. Sounds totally gross but was really delicious!! Plus, they have excellent grocery stores. You can get some good things from England there - like Cadbury Hot Chocolate mix. Yummy!!

Roger - where were you that you didn't like it? I am guessing - middle east? I have not heard many good things about being there - especially for women.

Talisker

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 05:59 pm Click here to edit this post
Hi Moon! Thought I said Hi and realized I must have forgot to hit that second button to send it. oops!

Zebulon

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:00 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger,

Deer Park is in the Southeast part of Texas very near the gulf coast and is a little over 300 miles from me. I wonder if the 15 mile strip is under the ocean in the Gulf of Mexico?

That's a screwed up location for a toxic dump, especially if it's on land.

Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:21 pm Click here to edit this post
The information I got when I was there was that many of those folks feel it's pretty bad--on the land. Lots of years of activity without a lot of control. The dollar, or maybe shortsightedness for the future. Not sure which--maybe a combination??

The 15 mile strip was reported to me ot be along the highway there--and expands out of course. Less of a strip I guess, more of an area. It was talked about as a strip because of driving through it. (the strip of road)

I do know that many areas don't have to look polluted to be that way--so do, some don't.

maybe someday we will learn you can't get something for nothing--then again, we haven't learned that after all these years. Not lol

Moondance

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:28 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger ... I always feel you get back what you put in!

Hi Tali... you were asking Roger about the Middle East... My Mom taught for 2 years in Saudi Arabia... Pretty interesting to hear her stories. Everything fro the strict laws to the treatment of women.

Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:28 pm Click here to edit this post
Tali--sorry for not geting back to your response sooner--I was addressing one of the discussion tpics.

Great to hear you go to experience so many great things in so many different places! Thanks for sharing all of those!!!

I was in Turkey for a year. A number of things and issues in my case. A topic for a later discusion when traffic isn't quite so busy. A very frustrating experience, not helped by the Army, although their part was in truth, minimal.

Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:32 pm Click here to edit this post
Moon, was your thing about getting back what you put in a response to me "you can't get something for nothing"?? wasn't sure, so figured I should ask!

Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:37 pm Click here to edit this post
All, answers are in on the challenge. Moon, do you want the honors?? Your question related to if we would win was answered Yes.

Cut/Paste/WIN!!!!!!!!!!!

Moondance

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:39 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger... yes that is what I was refering to:)

Talisker

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:39 pm Click here to edit this post
Moon - I bet your mom does have interesting stories about Saudi - I would not be able to handle the subservient way that women are treated there - not being allowed to drive, wearing pants not allowed, etc. Would seem to restrictive to me.

Roger: Turkey? I have heard many stories from people who have been to Turkey - good and bad. I have never been but have friends who have. It's one of those countries where you have to be pretty careful - ask before you take picture too. What you might think is a beautiful building could get your camera confiscated. I do have a few interesting things from Turkey that people picked up for me over the years.

Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:44 pm Click here to edit this post
Moon, I meant that comment about running a bussines that can pollute, not pay attention to that aspect, then have to expect some bad side affects. Many people have this "dump it down the drain" belief--that if they can't see it, it can't hurt anything. That all things come with a price of some type. Some don'tbelieve it, and some ignore it. Frequently those that ignore it affect amny more than themselves.

I agree with your point about getting something out does indeed require putting something in!! That is true of just about anyhing I can think of!!

Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:50 pm Click here to edit this post
Tali---some of my bad experiences would not have happened if I was there doing a different job--and some would have.

Going to jail for for 20 years for calling a Turk a name is a bit strict in my book--especially when the law doesn't work the other way!(I have a real issue with that in general)

My mission had a NATO thing going on. 6 months before I got there, they took actions which indicated they thought of us as an enemy, not as friend. Just a difference in how they thought things should be done. Unfortunately when you give certain people guns (or tanks) with that belief, the results can be less than acceptable.

Moondance

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 06:51 pm Click here to edit this post
I knew what you meant by your comment ... were you offended that I wanted to add to it?

I believe many companies, people ... society in general do not look into the future and repercussions of what we do today ... that is why I made that comment ... we are getting back what we have put in... I just wish we (society) would take better care of the earth ... that's all.

Talisker

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 07:00 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger!!! YOu have a banner!!!!! Cool!! Congratulations!! It doesn't say anything we ladies here didn't already know!

Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 07:00 pm Click here to edit this post
Let's try this again and see if I get locked out a second time when posting.

No, you didn't offend me at all. That is a very hard thing to do--and if it happens, you won't be asking if you did--I'll tell you flat out! lol

I thought you were misundertanding what I was trying to get at--and I cause that a lot in people! lol

You are right about the earth--it's coming up on "crunch time" for humans and the earth, IMHO

Are you going to submit the answer to the challenge, so we can get the win?? I love that word!!

Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 07:09 pm Click here to edit this post
Tali--yes, I did see the banner. That was VERY nice of someone out there. Not sure from my perspective about the accuracy of it....I do appreciate a positive thought though!! Thanks for the banner folks!!

I hope the ladies in here see me as someone who is honest and trustworthy. I'd much rather be considered that--although that's just me. lol

And of course I'm not used to being a heart-throb---believe me, it is not normal course in life!

Moondance

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 07:42 pm Click here to edit this post
Roger got a banner Roger got a banner Roger got a banner
Congrats Mr.Heart- throb... that is great!

Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 07:48 pm Click here to edit this post
Here ya go! You haven't read the post I just did over in the challenge section. Thanks Moon and Tali for the positive thoughts on your part.

Roger_Ramjet

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 08:06 pm Click here to edit this post
Folks, I'm going to step out to get some food. Be back in about an hour.

Vykin

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 08:26 pm Click here to edit this post
looks like i just missed everyone, I'm gonna check out the hot tub see if anyone is there

Moondance

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 08:30 pm Click here to edit this post
Arreal ... where are you???

I want to congratulate you on the puzzle

Arreal!!!!

Arreal

Sunday, October 15, 2000 - 08:39 pm Click here to edit this post
anyone around? I thought maybe I would try to be a little sociable for a while.

Himay10ns

Monday, October 16, 2000 - 04:22 am Click here to edit this post
Good morning BGs! I have been catching up on last night's late night convos. I sure do miss a lot being time zone challenged. There is one thing I wanted to clear up about the internet cameras. Several of you have made reference to the fact that you can't "see" these posts or aren't supposed to. Don't you remember in the BB house that the HGs would just sit on the table in the dining room and talk to the cameras? The other HGs were always around and could hear everything they were saying. This is the image that I get when I talk to the internet camera. I don't say anything that I wouldn't want you to hear, so feel free to comment on my internet camera posts. If there is something that I do not wish to share, I say it in the RR. Just my two cents. Have a good day and I'll see you guys later. And BTW, GREAT JOB ON THE CHALLENGE!!! WooHoo!!

Talisker

Monday, October 16, 2000 - 05:12 am Click here to edit this post
Hi there May! I am awake and around for a few more minutes. I am time zoned challenged also but not nearly as bad as you!

In case I don't run into before I leave, have a great day!!