I’m so glad she enjoyed herself! It always makes me smile when someone says they loved experiencing New York. Vegas and San Francisco are also great places to see of course.
Yes, Ground Zero was the name given to the site after the attacks. I haven’t been to Manhattan in quite a few years now but the beauty of the city never ceases to amaze me. It’s a very special place for me. The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Freedom Tower, I really do love it all.
Okay, well I don’t love this part though
I do hope you get to visit someday! Yes, it can be a little overwhelming at first. It’s a busy, hectic place. I grew up there and I still find it a little overwhelming when I return, but it’s home. It always will be home for me no matter where I go, especially the nice, quiet, Northern part of the state that’s in my avatar.
I looked into it as well but I just couldn’t coordinate my schedule to get out to California right now. Maybe if it was a little closer. I do envy you because to date I’ve never met a Dallas star. Only a few athletes and a rock star so far.
3 degrees Celsius? Well that makes me feel better about our cool mornings lately. I hope spring gets here soon for you. Looks like we go right from winter to summer over here this year.
Thank you! I’m okay. I guess I’ve always been a little klutzy and injury prone. As someone in my family always says to me, “What is it this week DFF?”
Now this was a nice surprise today! Welcome back my friend, and you were greatly missed. Your return has definitely made me smile and I’m so glad you’re here. Take your time catching up and I hope you are having a nice weekend!Well, I don't know where to start?
I've missed so much and missed you all so much,
I thought I was never going to get back here and no, I've not been in jail
Will need a few days to catch up, but I'll get there
I've only been once. First to Bangkok, then a week in Chiang Mai. One was a young man enjoying the everything that the path I choose to walking had to offer. During that period of my life I had a blast, it's hard to put into words, but rolling through that scene of all nighters, festivals, weekend long house parties, three day sessions, impromptu mash-ups, late night "back to mine" with people I'd meet 2 hours ago...and so on... made sense to me, I understood what was going on et cetera.
Ha ha, get yourself down HMP Winchester. know a few people that have served time there, it's the catchment area prison for B'stoke, it's like a party as everybody knows everybody. I, of course, am a model citizen and don't bother the judiciary, except for that whole 43mph in a 30mph zone... the magistrate had a lot to say, the man didn't crack one smile. I've decided to forgive him the fine he handed me!I thought I was never going to get back here and no, I've not been in jail
Wishing you a speedy recovery. I'm kinda luck as I've never really injured myself in a meaningful way. I've given myself two day hangovers... and outrageously Dear Mama and Big Sister had no interest in my hour of need... and instead of words of comfort, they offered stern rebuke and nothing else. That's messed up, right?
Thank you my friend! Between all those years of pursuing that elusive athletic career and a very physical job I’ve had my fair share of bumps and bruises. Nothing ever serious really, just some major sprains and a few broken bones here and there. Some torn ligaments along the way.
I bet Dear Mama and Big Sister have their hands full, don’t they? That’s okay though. You keep them active and on their toes and that’s a good thing. Every family needs that troublemaker. I relished that role for years, but countless slaps, kicks, stern talking down to’s, eye rolls, head shakes, threats, late night talks, etc. all made DFF a much better person.
We missed you dearly friend.Well, I don't know where to start?
I've missed so much and missed you all so much,
I thought I was never going to get back here and no, I've not been in jail
Will need a few days to catch up, but I'll get there
I really can't fathom growing up somewhere like that. I've only ever seen images on T V of course so can only imagine what it might look like.
I really hope you do someday. Every loyal Dallas fan deserves to meet a Dallas star. I feel blessed every day that I got the opportunity. As I've said before my son met Patrick late last year and he's grown more of an admiration for him now. He keeps wanting to watch a whole episode of Dallas which I would love but in return I have to watch some of his Star Wars.
Ah yes Bangkok. That place really is something else. Not sure I could face it again but still had a truly amazing experience there.
Oh me too, much more so. I was fascinated with Italy back then when a psychic told me I was an Italian nun in a former existence. I wanted to delve further into it, well the Italian bit anyway.
Obviously my avatar is quite different than what you might think of when you think of New York. We were only about 100 miles north of the city but it was a much different world as you can see. That was kind of what I really loved about where we lived. It was so quiet and tucked far away from all the madness yet that madness was always close enough to go experience whenever we wanted. Most of my family lived in the city, so for them our rural life was hard to adjust to, and the same was true for us when we visited them. I always loved the city and still do, but it was such a more rapid and crazy world from what I was used to.
It’s amazing to me that at your son’s age he has taken such a curiosity to Dallas. I’m sure you might’ve had a slight influence there LOL!!
What an amazing gift! That must’ve made your Mother’s Day, I’m sure. I wasn’t quite watching yet at that point. I didn’t start getting involved until somewhere in the ‘83-84 season. Of course I went back and watched all of the earlier seasons the first chance I got.
I guess Patrick made quite the impression on him.
I hope it’s warmed up a little for you over there! Don’t get mad at me but it’s 83 here right now. We will apparently have no spring this year, which is kind of funny because here we were a few weeks ago complaining about the cold and now we’re complaining about the heat and wishing the cold was still here.
It’s been a tough month and a half but I’m on the mend. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts!
I bet they would have a field day with all our posts
.. especailly mine and with me having The Enforcer as an alta ego...Lol!Same with you DFF , I've learned a lot about the US from you and @Michelle Stevens ... especailly with all the questions I ask, and I do ask a lot you are both very patient
You are obviously very efficient , certainly more efficient to the delivery driver who tried to leave a parcel at ours and insisted we were not home and took it back to the warehouse. When I phoned up I really had to stand my corner and tell them we were definitely at home waiting . .anyway, it turned out that not only had he been to the wrong address he's also been to the wrong town and then put the blame on us for not being home
Have you not heard of that before? Yes, jealous biddies is something we say, but the biddies are not related in anyway to the budgies
I can be quite volatile on here, but only to the people I really, really like
I had a feeling you wouldn't call in sick, I really hope your managers notice this and don't take you for granted.
They are stunners Michelle ..Here she is, today, with a friend of hers from November.
The whitey is from 20 November and the other "Last Chance" orchid is from 26 December, a month ago. Both are well and loved now.
.. absolutely gorgeous and they look so healthy and vibrant. I like the grey pot with the leaf pattern as well. Thank you for showing us.I'm so glad you like her
.. she is still very content thank you.
..Lol!Ooo and I missed being here with you allWe missed you dearly friend.
Did you get a brand new pipe of peace for Christmas @Biggie?
I got caught doing 34mph in a 30mph zone once, well I was going downhillHa ha, get yourself down HMP Winchester. know a few people that have served time there, it's the catchment area prison for B'stoke, it's like a party as everybody knows everybody. I, of course, am a model citizen and don't bother the judiciary, except for that whole 43mph in a 30mph zone... the magistrate had a lot to say, the man didn't crack one smile. I've decided to forgive him the fine he handed me!
.. I know I shouldn't have done it and I'm not proud, but their was absolutely no one else around .. apart from the flipping speed camera :fist: .. 3 points on my licence, yikes.
This is so funny
Now thats real fighting talk my friend
Aw :bl2:
You're one of the very few who my Aliens will speak toMichelle made contact with her pesky alien friends and they assure me that she will be back soon.
Me too and I don't remember a thing of what they did to meI'm glad your alien friends brought you back to us safe and sound.
I know you are always busy on the main forum so its always good to see you on here anytime @LMLDallas78
One of the places I'd really like to visit is Ground Zero, I hope this doesn't sound too morbid?
I hope you get to go. I've only been once for a short break and I want to see so much more.
I reckon that could be a problem ‘Lashes. They’ve got you right there on having multiple personalities. I’d be in much trouble myself I’m thinking, mainly for posting nonsense that no one in their right mind would even want to read. Of course always referring to myself in the third person as DFF could also be an issue, which I notice I do a lot for some reason.I bet they would have a field day with all our posts
You can ask questions anytime my friend! How else do we learn anything? I notice I ask a lot more questions now compared to when I was younger. I would never ask anything of anyone because I was so shy but now I’m just a shy person that asks a lot of questions.Same with you DFF , I've learned a lot about the US from you and @Michelle Stevens ... especailly with all the questions I ask, and I do ask a lot you are both very patient
I love that story! Unfortunately it’s all too common because I’ve heard it so many times before. I’ve seen packages end up in the wrong house, the wrong neighborhood, town, city, state, even country. I wish I was kidding but I’m not.You are obviously very efficient , certainly more efficient to the delivery driver who tried to leave a parcel at ours and insisted we were not home and took it back to the warehouse. When I phoned up I really had to stand my corner and tell them we were definitely at home waiting . .anyway, it turned out that not only had he been to the wrong address he's also been to the wrong town and then put the blame on us for not being home..don't get me wrong I know mistakes can happen, I don't have a problem with that, but it was being wrongly accused I didn't like.
If this old, falling apart body holds up long enough I’d be honored to deliver your parcels someday ‘Lashes. I can guarantee you they will be delivered to the right house, on time and with a smile.So DFF, if you ever feel like a change we certainly need someone efficient like you over here
I’ve never heard that one before. I’ve gotta use it. Yet another expression I’ve learned here. I never knew how many phrases you use that I’ve never even heard. So what exactly is a jealous biddie again?Have you not heard of that before? Yes, jealous biddies is something we say, but the biddies are not related in anyway to the budgies
That’s why I love that thread. You’re so different over there. It all comes back to the split personalities. I must say you do this so well! It’s the only thread where I’m a little nervous when I post. Sometimes I do fear that thread will really be my Last Post if The Enforcer shows up.I can be quite volatile on here, but only to the people I really, really like
It’s kind of funny ‘cause I actually took a sick day this week and I had coworkers texting me all day asking if I was okay. They probably thought I was dead Lol!!
Always good having you back ‘Lashes! You were missed terribly but I’m sure you already knew that. You don’t need me to tell you.Its good to be back my firend and I've enjoyed catching up with you again
Oh that does sound so idyllic. I think I would be pleasantly surprised by that vision. I just imagine New York to be how we usually see it. What a wonderful picture you paint.
Whatever makes you say that? (Ha ha)
It's hard not to be mad! That temperature sounds beautiful right now but it's strange going straight to that from winter. We're used to what we're used to I guess. It's raining hard here tonight......for a change. Still need the fire on at home most evenings. Your heating bills must be non existant?
I'd be here more if I could, it's not for the want of trying but my tech issues make it extremely difficult so I just stick to the Dallas forum when I manage to get on it.
Not at all, I think it's more of a respect thing. As you say it had such an impact and is never forgotten so paying respects at the actual site is far from morbid.
It’s a huge state, and outside the city it’s an entirely different world. I love the city, but I love the country more. I guess my ties are all up in that part of the state because that’s where I grew up but most of my family before me grew up in the city so their ties were there.
I’m glad you enjoyed finally getting here. California is quite beautiful as well! It’s not far behind New York and Florida for me.
Lol!! It doesn’t sound terrible. It was your first time here. Hmmm, Colorado maybe? I’m trying to figure out where you might’ve stopped.
He mentions Dallas to his speech therapists? Oh I have respect for this kid! If I mention Dallas I usually get “You mean that show that was all a dream?”
I never use the heat to be honest. I just shut the AC off when it gets cold. Using the heat here is pointless to me but I know people that do sometimes.
I admire his determination because we all have our difficulties. The key is learning to deal with them and not letting those issues hold him back as you say.
Jock was really hilarious with his classic one liners. I love some of the stuff he says on the blooper reels too.
Thank you! This one I have no idea where it came from. There was no event that led to it so it’s probably just wear and tear. It’s just nagging awhile now but I’m okay. Didn’t miss any time off yet but we’ll see what the future holds.
You’re not the only one that goes on here my friend. It’s perfectly fine. You take care LML and enjoy your Monday!
How lovely this sounds. When you write your book about tales of a delivery driver, you really do have a wonderful story to start with.
Not long after I put the post on I remembered it was Salt Lake City. I have no clue what it looks like apart from being able to see the mountains from the airport. It was so strange how I just couldn't recall it then popped into my mind out of nowhere.
Aww I really enjoyed reading this. When he told me I said I bet they'd never heard of Dallas. I can usually judge by age and not usually wrong. I was sort of right, they'd heard of it but hadn't watched it. A red rag to me so I have to bite my tongue and smile sweetly when I met them afterwards and they brought it up. All the time I'm wanting to sit them down and tell them what their lives have been missing!
I guess with such a physical job like yours it's inevitable it will take it's toll on the body. I find ailments just seem to appear from nowhere now with no specific reason. The joys of aging I suppose. I hope I don't turn into one of those little old biddies that is forever complaining about pain here and aches there but I feel I already could be very close! Soldiering on without a care doesn't come as easy anymore and is in no way appealing.
They are stunners Michelle ..
Have you given them names?
I'm so glad you like her
I daren't move her position from the window sill because she loves the afternoon sun there (thats when we do get sun..Lol) .. As for her making it to next Christmas? well lets just say .. you Michelle are far more optimistic than I am
This place isn't the same without you! :danc:Ooo and I missed being here with you all
Yes, that would definitely be my starting point in the book. I guess it was very similar to Heidi in Switzerland now that you mention it. I am due for a trip back to that part of New York. It’s been over 20 years since I’ve visited.
Oh, it was Utah? Okay. Another beautiful state in my opinion. I’m a big admirer of mountains so usually any state that has them will rank high on my list of places to visit here.
I love beaches as well. I’ve always loved the sound of the ocean. Of course, considering the spoiling weather here, going to the beach is pretty much a year round thing so I do kind of get tired of it sometimes. I won’t go back for awhile but then I’ll start missing it again.
I’m still amazed that your son appreciates Dallas at his young age! This is very rare nowadays. I know for a fact I’ll never get my 14 year old niece or 20 year old nephew to sit down for an episode. Of course it’s okay that I’ve had to sit and watch their shows against my will over the last 20 years but I digress.
I am struggling Lol!! I was 23 when I started this job and, well, I’m really not 23 anymore. I’m watching a lot of my friends retiring now and I know I’m going to be there eventually. I need to stick around about 6 more years so there’s always the possibility of taking another position in the company at some point. But I really would miss being on the road. I’m not sure how I would handle that, or maybe I’m wrong and I’ll discover i should’ve done it years ago like everyone tells me.
I could talk with authority about aches and pains that have taken up residence in my body, and they going no where. In my mind I'm still 17 years old, but every morning my body tells me different. But, I am not one to grumble... I bitch up epic instead, and no one takes an interest or cares. All hope for the human species is lost I'm saying.
Big Sister lives in Hong Kong, has done since 1999. She has acclimatized. In January she phoned Dear Mama and I was roped in so that they could tell me how to live right. She said that it was "freezing" in HK at 20 degrees Celsius. I said that WTF are you moaning about, I just deiced my van, and the temperature being displayed was 6 degrees below zero degrees Celsius. Just Googled 78 degrees Fahrenheit, it's23 degrees Celsius, at 8am. That's something that just doesn't happen in the UK.
I visited an orchid farm in Thailand. Beautiful it was. And the orchids were grown in baskets like things suspended in the air. Quite interesting to see.
I've had a nice and chilled day today. The beers are going down at a steady pace, and I turned on this laptop found myself here while bouncing around my iTunes account. Started by bumping some new downloads and yes very good. Now I have strayed into bumping favourites of long standing, I must say that I have excellent tastes. Now bumping Dizzee Rascal recoded live at the BBC Electric Proms. Fix Up Look Sharp followed by Dizzee live at the Brit Awards with Florence of Florence and The Machine nailing a cover You Got The Love originally by Candi Staton. Jo Whiley put me onto Dizzee Rascal.