janie1305 Forum Posts (916)

RE: Will Obama identify with these recent victims

You forgot to ban me. I do see though that you are really only offering responses to posts that agree with your own opinions. If you look back at my first post here I did say it was outside the OP but I was interested in your thoughts.

Electronic Cigarettes

So do you keep a pack of cigs on you just in case the e-cig runs out of liquid or the battery dies or do you still want to smoke a "real" cig at certain times?

RE: Nonsense

No but I seem to remember Barbara Streisand for some reason.

Electronic Cigarettes

Thanks Sir Larry, are you a smoker?

Trueheart, I'm using a new product Ovale and it's working well at the moment. The liquid nicotine strength I use is the lowest as my cigs were very light.

Electronic Cigarettes

As a life-long smoker I'm now trying an e-cig. It's fabulous!

Although I've smoked since I was about 16 I have had long periods of abstinence. When I was pregnant I gave up quite easily surprisingly, and over the years I tried time and time again using every nicotine therapy replacement product available.

My cigs were probably the lightest ever (note I said "were" as I really don't intend to buy any more) and fellow smokers who had run out of cigs would nip the filter off my cigs in order to have what they called a "decent" smoke! However, I was still addicted and couldn't understand why I continued to smoke and failed at evey attempt to stop.

So, now I have my e-cig and I'm doing fine.

Anyone else vaping?

RE: Do you prefer younger or older partner?

I know exactly what you mean and I'm much older than you! In the past I was generally more attracted to older men, but not now. Having said that, much younger also doesn't appeal to me. The same age or within perhaps a 5 year difference either way is probably ideal for me.

RE: Banned from a poll thread

Hi Tom. All these changes enabling people to ban members or hide their posts were brought in during my long absence from CS. I actually have no idea how to do it. Having said that, I just don't see the point and wouldn't want to use this option. I suppose if someone was being overly crude or insulting, then banning them may be a last resort, but quite frankly when someone is acting in such a way, generally he or she is "beaten into submission" by other members collectively.

My view is that a thread or poll once posted is "owned" by everybody. I seem to remember a few years ago a moderator saying something along those lines anyway. What is the point of posting something if opposing opinions or comments are not welcome or respected?

RE: The Roches

No Tom never heard of them before. I don't think they were commercially famous, but I stand by my previous comment that harmonizing well is not only for sisters.

One of my mum's favourites......

RE: are there any real men out there

Anyone who signs up here or any other dating site is a target for scammers, just accept that and go with the flow carefully.

RE: The Roches

Interesting Tom. I think the same applies to brothers too though. Harmonizing well equates with good listening skills, so I suppose that growing up with singing siblings would make it all possible.

RE: Will Obama identify with these recent victims

I don't think you are the voice of all Americans as you imply. I am also not "beating up on Americans" as you say. It was a simple question, albeit not in keeping with the OP, but that's what the forum threads are about no? discussion and debate. And I certainly did not give you any indication of my personal opinion of Obama so you made some assumptions there.

RE: Atheists are 'more intelligent than religious people'

Not true at all. Highly intelligent men and women have disagreed and argued for centuries about certain things. The only inarguable topics are those that have man made rules, such as grammar for example, which I work with. However, even with grammar, there are still exceptions and loose interpretations which often apply and are accepted.

RE: Is it wrong to go to court with a beard ?

Don't be ridiculous. Why on earth would it be wrong?

I would say though that if one has to make a court appearance then dress accordingly, i.e. smart, just as one would for a job interview.

RE: Will Obama identify with these recent victims

Well you didn't really answer my question did you. You did tell me why YOU don't like him though.

It's not about what I think, rather what has been researched and made public. Obama is still popular outside the USA. I often think incidentally that we Europeans are made aware of the "truth" in many cases long before Americans are. And I'm not referring to Obama.

RE: Will Obama identify with these recent victims

Galrads, it's plain to see that you and many other American CS members do not particularly like Obama, but I'm curious. Why do you think your president appears to be quite popular and respected outside America?

RE: Nonsense

“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?”

Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass.

RE: Atheists are 'more intelligent than religious people'

Here on CS or in general? (your second question)

RE: Which would be the worst for you to lose?

A choice almost impossible to make.

I would have to go with the ability to speak at this moment in time as without it I would be unable to do my job.

RE: Atheists are 'more intelligent than religious people'

Perhaps. I take it you are part of the "we"?

RE: Europe or Greek Islands?

Aren't the Greek Islands part of Europe?

They are beautiful though and it's a tough decision. I would try to combine a visit to one or two islands with another European country.

The last time I was in Greece I went on a three day cruise to Israel and Egypt, fabulous!

RE: Atheists are 'more intelligent than religious people'

Maybe it's simply that we are able to consider the alternatives instead of having blind, dogmatic faith in something which has no proven existence.

RE: Have you ever been late to work because you were busy on CS?

Yes I remember those times too and would also pay for it the next day, but I always got to work on time. These days I only nip in and out quickly so work doesn't suffer at all!

RE: Would you give CPR to a dying homeless person?

I don't really understand the question. Anyone who has undertaken basic first aid treatment training would offer help if the situation arose, regardless of who needed it.

There is no time for a background check if someone is in desperate need of first aid.

RE: Roll Call for old CS friends

Long, long time. I've been away too for 18 months, but I remember you.

RE: Relocating

But Ro, isn't that rather different. I too have moved around the world for work primarily, not for health reasons as you did, but I carefully considered the options beforehand, despite being a little afraid initially as you were. i've had a wonderful time living in different countries, but I knew that I could move away without any real upheaval. Moving for "love" is so much more of a commitment and you do not choose a specific place/country, you are choosing a person who happens to live there.

"Illusion is the first of all pleasures" Oscar Wilde.

RE: Relocating

Hi Ro See I would say the opposite. Most of the single women I know who do not have dependant children or relatives would be much more willing to risk a move than the single men I know who have become quite set in their ways.

Unfortunately, as women get older they often take on the carer role once again, after having seen their children flee the nest, for elderly parents for example, so there really is a small window of opportunity.

RE: Relocating

Another question. Do you think that women are more willing to relocate than men? I'm referring to women who do not have dependant children of course.

RE: My will

I'm not sure I agree having met some very skilled Spanish lawyers, and the fact that lawyers the world over are not particularly held in high regard!

The problem here generally lies with the language barrier, so if your Spanish is not fluent then you can have problems. If you intend to stay in Spain then I really would suggest a recommended Spanish lawyer rather than resorting to a lawyer in the UK, or even worse a British lawyer based in Spain. They charge incredible rates!

RE: Does a man's role change in a woman's eyes when he makes less money?

Not at all as far as I'm concerned. Very often in long term relationships earning power shifts between one and the other. The problem as I see it is division of labour in the home.

If I'm working my butt off as I do, often to quite late in the evening, I would expect my partner, if he is home long before me, to at least have dinner prepared.

RE: Relocating

I don't think it would be wise at my age.