Jan1305 Forum Posts (5,319)

RE: WHATS THE BEST EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRY TO VISIT AND TO LIVE IN ? AND WHY ?

Gilly we're here because we're European and because we are ALL nice people.

Only occasionally do we dip our toes into the International bog. It is entertaining at times though!

Visit us again we like newcomers!

RE: Man O, Greatness

A great man with wisdom in such tender years.

You oldies take heed!

Mano needs nobody to care of his winkie but himself, but he may appreciate the Elley wetsuit and Rusty codpiece as extra protection....just in case!

Would you know if you had a knife in your back?

MOSCOW (AFP) - Russians have long used drink to take the edge off workplace stress: lately one man's senses were so dulled he failed to notice a knife stuck in his back by a colleague, newspapers reported Thursday.

The newspapers Komsomolskaya Pravda and Gazeta both reported the case of a factory electrician in the town of Vologda, north of Moscow, who was stabbed by the building's security guard as they were having a drunken argument.
Passing out at the factory, the man, Yury Lyalin, 53, awoke the next morning and attempted to resume his work duties, but was sent home by his superiors due to his inebriated state. No one noticed the 15-centimetre (six-inch) blade stuck between his shoulders.
Lyalin took a meandering course home -- at first missing his bus stop -- had a bite to eat, decided to lie down for a while and was only alerted to the knife in his spine when his wife woke him hours later, the newspapers reported.
The knife "went into soft tissue and by pure luck did not touch any vital organs," a doctor who treated Lyalin, Victor Belov, was quoted by Komsomolskaya Pravda as saying.
Lyalin was philosophical after the event: "We got drunk together. Things happen when you drink," he said.
The workmate faces likely prosecution for assault, Gazeta reported.



Love the quote from Lyalin - these things happen!

RE: Happy Birthday to ALL YOU Taureans'

I arrive at Gatwick on the 3rd Elley, then it's a coach to Southampton to see the family.

I fly back to Spain (Alicante) on the 8th.

RE: Happy Birthday to ALL YOU Taureans'

I arrive at 11.30 then pick up my flight to London at 12.40.

Transit passengers aren't allowed out to the general check in area though so we won't be able to meet unfortunately.

RE: Happy Birthday to ALL YOU Taureans'

Baltica, I will be flying from Moscow to Kalingrad on the 3rd but alas I'll only be in the airport to pick up my transfer flight to London.

I'll be thinking of you.

RE: Happy Birthday to ALL YOU Taureans'

Hurrah!!

There are so many of us fellow Taureans here!

A very happy birthday to you Paolo.

RE: whos taken and who is not taken

No blushing necessary!

Work and travel (for both of us) means no future. Just a good time for two lonely people while we can.

We are mature adults after all!

RE: whos taken and who is not taken

Taken......temporarily.

RE: Just curious

I must be out of the loop with these polls. I thought you had to vote first before seeing the result.

RE: I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO MY FREIND'S NOW AN ALCOHOLIC AND NOW HIS WIFE IS THINKING OF DIVORCING HIM

Gilly, all the advice in the world won't help unless he wants to help himself.

It's not always a good idea to take sides between husband and wife, even if he is a good friend. You may find yourself friendless, sometimes partners stick together in spite of the odds and the well meaning friend becomes an outcast. Sad but often true.

All you can do, IMO, is be there to help him pick up the pieces.

RE: The recipe page

I reckon Elley only posted this thread to find out which of the ladies had culinary skills!

Crafty chappie.

Purple Tights.

Thanks Marti, I think so too!

Who's viewed me list

That may be true, but I was referring to regular viewers who know what my profile says yet continue to view.

Maybe they're waiting for it to change?

RE: The dissapointment of it all................curious

Disappointed four times with four online dates!

I'm pleased for those who have found their loved ones here, but sceptical old me would rather wait until I offer real congrats. I've seen too many online love of lives fail after a short time, despite the threads and posts at the onset declaring undying love.

Almost 3 years of CS has given me and many others here an insight into these things so I'm not being pessimistic but realistic.

In fact the only couple here I can think of who really seem to be have been successful are peaches and ray.

Real life is where it's at if truth be told, statistically the odds are against most of us at finding a partner through online dating.

Purple Tights.

Elley! Not too fussy?

I'll wear my purple tights in Barcelona and you can tell me what you think.

You aint getting them off though!

Still on for that dance?

Purple Tights.

Whacko yes, old NO, you are a beautiful, mature lady and you know it!

Midis, yes I remember them well, I loved them, seventies classic fashion with a velvet fitted jacket.

Mini skirts are worn by young people, but there are many young people who should not wear them. Do you agree?

Like belly tops. When did young girls forget to look in the mirror before they went out? I cringe when I see beautiful young women wearing clothes that their slimmer best friend wears. They could look so much better if they dressed according to size....and probably pull more of the guys because they often have beautiful faces and voluptious figures.

Who's viewed me list

What do you think when you see people who have viewed and not contacted you?

Do you have people who have viewed a million times but still not contacted you? I have around six guys who regularly view me....my profile hasn't changed for months by the way, and they continue to view but they do not contact me.

What's that about?

Are they afraid?

RE: factionism

It's not curious at all, it's life.

We all have our own opinions/views about things and sometimes when defending them we come to blows....well I hope not literally, but a debate/discussion may ensue which is a good and healthy thing.

We can all learn a thing or two, however clever or right we may think we are!

Purple Tights.

I thought I'd let you know about my faux pas yesterday.

I have three native English speaking teachers on my team and a lovely middle-aged Russian teacher who teaches the starters or very low levels, her name is Liliyana.

I met her today and we were having a work chat - to set the scene for you, I was wearing a purple cardigan, black skirt and PURPLE TIGHTS, which I thought looked quite fetching. We finished our chat and I was about to leave when she whispered in my ear...."Janis, grown up ladies don't wear PURPLE TIGHTS!"

I couldn't believe it, but I wasn't offended. I went to my class and told them about our conversation and they too thought it was hilarious. They said it was true, but they loved my purple tights and told me to carry on wearing them.

Lilyana today told me she was thinking about buying some red tights, sweet lady.

I think I'm going to be trendsetter for middle-aged ladies here in this small Russian industrial town!

RE: STRICTLY GIRLS ONLY - MEN KEEP OUT!

Ahemmm!

Do you have a special pass to gain entry to this exclusive ladies club.....because we're very picky....PICKY. PICKY put that man down!! did you allow this Irish interloper to enter????

RE: STRICTLY GIRLS ONLY - MEN KEEP OUT!

Piggy!

Never mind Smoky's cake sounds delicious.

Now let's get back to the serious business of keeping these strange men outta here!

Hootsie, Smoky's counterpart in the men's club over the road, would be proud of me.

RE: STRICTLY GIRLS ONLY - MEN KEEP OUT!

Rusty, Rusty, pudding and pie,
Kissed the girls and made them cry.
When all the girls came out to play,
Rusty, Rusty ran away

RE: And you nick in Japanese would be...

Thanks Cusp - it's actually Zu-ka-to-ki-ari. I like it!

RE: And you nick in Japanese would be...

"And you nick in Japanese....????" Please speak English.

I am sleepy though. sorry.

Nite nite

RE: Great dates

Kitty you are funny

But I will keep you updated....we ladies like this info don't we?

RE: Do you ever get that sinking feeling?

What do you mean, when they don't agree with you?

We all get that feeling at times. I've had two great dates with someone recently (unrelated to CS) and I feel on top of the world even though there is likely to be no future in it. It's just a case of being with somebody and forgetting your problems whilst your having a good time.

A relationship, serious or not, can make the angst disappear. Isn't that why we are all here?

RE: Great dates

Coy moi?

What do you want me to say? Bad dates are easier to write about.

Ok nosy poke, he is not Russian so we speak Spanglish. He is 8 years younger.....is that bad??? Very good-looking, a gentleman, romantic, and seems very keen.

Unfortunately he travels around with his job and I'm not going to move from Spain permanently for anyone so there is probably no future in it.

I'm enjoying it while I can though!

RE: "Happy birthday to you" write it in a language you know.Lets see which 1 is boring!

Serenity you've just killed the thread!

Cristina get your gloves out

RE: Great dates

I had a great date last night.