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"Work expands to fill the time alotted for its completion"---Cyril Northcote Parkinson

RE: How's The Weather Where You Are?

Well howdy--it must be after 6 P.M. you are in the warmer area of England, correct? Aren't there amusement parks, Holiday Camps, etc...down there?

RE: King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Thanks love--good of you to weigh in on this. King Charles is one of the most active monarchs in history--don't know if many people are aware, but he has championed the poorer classes, he donates time and money to hospitals, especially charities. I realize there is controversy, gosh, when ISN'T there in this life??

RE: daily message limit?

I'm guessing you mean the option to "talk" with a specific member outside of the forums---if that is the case, here is what I do (and I am not aware of a 'daily message limit', btw...)

Say, I am talking to someone from Australia on an open forum. He or she asks a few questions, etc... and I will type, "see me in my office", which tells them I am messaging them on their own profile, if that region is not closed, (most of the time it is not) they will see a prompt at the top ("inbox) and then we are able to have a private back-and-forth (or just set up for infrequent mail--I have about four friends on CS that do this from time to time. hint--the "daily limit" is probably so high you would have to write tons of letters......Good Luck!

RE: How's The Weather Where You Are?

The USA post code here is 97420-(and four others after, depending on exact neighborhood.) The mail will get to the destination without these, however.

RE: How's The Weather Where You Are?

I understand. About the beach--I don't need that "code" to get to the sites, so if you do, I don't know how to fix that. Thanx

RE: what brings what?

yeah--someone who has divorced and then remarried comes to mind....

RE: King Charles diagnosed with cancer

There are many new treatments --take heart.

RE: How's The Weather Where You Are?

google---"Sunset Bay Beach--Coos Bay, Oregon" (it's kind of my backyard.....)

RE: How's The Weather Where You Are?

Feeling very fortunate this morning--California, especially southern, has been severely damaged by rain and storms, flooding, mudslides, even in the 'tony' neighborhoods of LA and surrounding. Three people have been killed by this, perhaps more. Here, on the southern Oregon coast, it is cool but sunny today, with breezes.

RE: How's The Weather Where You Are?

cool but sunny

RE: practicality vs intellectuality

Could be. And, there are some exceptions. I have known several presidents of very large companies that had only a high school diploma. (Not probable in this day and age, however..)

RE: what brings what?

a few conundrums:

Absence makes the heart grow fonder--/ Out of sight, out of mind

Togetherness feathers the nest--/Familiarity breeds contempt


(any more out there ? )

RE: practicality vs intellectuality

I noticed during my long career that many jobs that have high competition often require a degree/certification/license PLUS 5-10 years of on-the-job experience. The reason this "works" for the employer is because the available pool of applicants is so vast there are bound to be some that can provide these two (or three) requirements. Makes it difficult to "break in" to some careers.

RE: Who am I?

oops--from "Childe Harold"-----

RE: Who am I?

Sir George Gordon (Lord Byron) was a little difficult to parse out, as well--

"There is pleasure in the pathless woods,
There is rapture on the lonely shore--,
There is society where none intrudes,
By the deep sea; and music in its roar.
I love not Man the less, but Nature more".

(from Childe......)

RE: Psychologists suggest that choosing from a large pool of potential partners causes “cognitive burden

"Too many choices can be just as bad as not enough choices"---(title of a university class I took regarding pediatric psychology.)

RE: I decided to lease a little 2023 hybrid automobile. Do you like it?

National Geographic showed several pages of avid surfers in Indonesia--all around them in the water, yes, even the waves, could be seen garbage of all kinds, much of it plastic. We have a program here in Oregon called "Washed Ashore"--statures and artwork made from the trash collected from the ocean. Cleverly done, but still, rather sad......

RE: I decided to lease a little 2023 hybrid automobile. Do you like it?

((Now, who the hell would give this a "thumbs-down"???? It's the truth---maybe a truth many don't care to hear....?

RE: I decided to lease a little 2023 hybrid automobile. Do you like it?

So, I was sitting in a room watching a film that showed acres and acres of discarded washers, dryers, furniture, refrigerators, cans, glass, automobiles, plastic tubs, etc...Piles and piles and acre after acre. Uh, that was in a high school class titled "Modern Problems/Personal Finance" and it was in 1974. The problem has only worsened.

RE: Celebrities You Can't Stand

I recently had the opportunity to go to live theatre for the production of "Mockingbird". However, I absolutely positively cannot STAND Richard Thomas. (Seeing him even for a quick minute on tv can wreck my day). Can't stand him in any of his roles, either. A few years ago, I saw him on a "talk" show. Major narcissistic jerk. Major.

RE: What’s your favourite sweet treat?

lemon cheesecake (French style) with fresh blueberries and freshly whipped cream.

RE: causes of breakups and divorces

to add a bit-----I really believe communication is the answer--giving up is easy. Relationships/marriages are work. jmo

RE: Celebrities You Can't Stand

I'm not sure if it is really OK to mention celebrities I don't like. But, there ARE a few---one in particular.....

RE: causes of breakups and divorces

A cheater and a liar cannot generally be rehabilitated. That's the problem. But alas, when the love bug bites, it is hard to break loose, even in terrible times.

RE: causes of breakups and divorces

I really like your answer--and there are so many variables. For instance, I knew a couple in Portland who were very nice, so it appeared. When they first met, she was amused and pleased by his jealousy. Later it became a wedge--things like that....do you know the one main and biggest thing couples (all) lose their patience and are frustrated with one another is? Finances.

RE: Is any group of people responsible for the loss of fun contributors & thumbsdown in the cs forums?

Thanks a zillion--I like your style, Ozzie..

RE: Who has better fashion sense?

Women (and some men) are smart enough to know it is a good idea to keep clothes they like, even if they are "outdated" because sooner or later, many come back in style. Look at jeans and T-shirts--have they really ever gone OUT of fashion? Women's hats come and go in the same styles. In fact, in NYC, many women wear hats that were popular in the 20's through the 60's. Men's hats are eternally in vogue, if the man likes to wear hats, that is. Cowboy boots are always in style, as are Oxford dress shoes. Loafers, handbags, jewelry, also, stay pretty much in style.

RE: Is any group of people responsible for the loss of fun contributors & thumbsdown in the cs forums?

"Bad people don't go to Hell, they're already there"......

RE: Is any group of people responsible for the loss of fun contributors & thumbsdown in the cs forums?

...took me a minute---










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