Van Buren Supernova

Yet I am surprised you still don't bother to raise it up in your secret moderation meetings and make it happen. Hi, welcome! To answer your question: First, it was to discuss about Sherlock. Second, when I start to know the members, I find many are 'similar' or at least understand me, which is wonderful since there are only a few who do in my real life, so it's become personal. And I weirdly enjoy the calm/quiet community. Whenever it springs to life during new seasons, I'd chicken out and hide. Third, I can make weird jokes and get away with it here (or so I think). Hmmmmmm donkey-sized cake...

Good heavens, Carol. Comfort over sexy, please. What would Sherlock say?

Yes, although some, to my wonder, have their own vocabs but the borrowed words are also widely used. You know what guys? I think I'll never stop finding things that 'annoy' me. A unique and an honest, how on earth are we, the humble non-English speaking creatures know what is silent and not... I have come with one conclusion, that English language is.... THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE!

It's very cool information, Carol. But how on earth did you come up with that topic and actually checked the cemetery? I mean... I have many odd ideas and known for starting to laugh randomly at midnight during my uni, but this...

But what happens if I come to Nothing thread, and see Nothing so I post Nothing, and then you check Nothing thread, see Nothing and post Nothing too? I'd suggest you moderators put a cake giveaway for anyone who post something in that Nothing thread, so it doesn't live up to its name, because Nothing is not created to be Nothing, right?

Hope he is okay, it's getting direr now. One thing is always constant, politicians always look out for their own safety/benefit, whether it's logistic, borders, future threats or economical gains. If they are deemed 'not valuable', no one would care. It's the cold hard truth, imo. Also, we humans, have short term interest and memory. Take a look at a plane crash, it would be all over the news, people tune in every minute to find out about the progress, give it couple of weeks, no one really bothers about the contain of the black box anymore. For now, Ukraine is fresh, it is almost a 'trend', disturbingly, while most have probably forgotten that there are still wars everywhere else. Ukraine is also very important, especially to Russia, with the pipe gas, natural resources and the proximity with the west. This is a loooong time built-up. I am certain it will change, unless it is resolved very soon, like you said. There will be plethora of economical and social problems. For now, at least everyone tries to do their parts, regardless of the motivations.

Anyone watches Squid Game and Dexter New Blood?

I know two other languages that do this, one adopts quite a number of English words, the pronunciations are definitely different, but the spelling sometimes remains (when it works with the local pronunciations), sometimes adapted to suit. They sound the same with their English's counterparts, but written differently. The other language is less adapting, and tries vainly to translate everything, which I'm not a fan. It has enough vocabulary to describe everything, and wasn't under British influence historically (I believe it plays a part), but it's annoying when they translate something that should be known globally, for example, UN. It has its own term, and could be confusing for those who are not familiar with the language and politic.

Very close, wall against wall, we each have a piece of backyard, so the abominable improper rooster is kept there. And my bedroom is right on top of the yard (I only have 'half' yard). But I have been sleeping better lately, perhaps I already get used to it, only wake up once or twice. That sneaky rooster randomizes his call, so I can't properly plan my air horn attack. NOOOOO! This is worse than improper roosters!

Hey! Too nice is possible! I had a co-worker like that, and many times I really wanted to whack him. Can't you see they are using you??? Say no! What, you did that for them? Argghhhhhh!!! No. NO! Bad co-worker! Bad! It ended up badly. He was indeed too nice, and was dragged into covering up some corruption attempts, he was fired together with those rascals. So yeah, don't be too nice! Just elope! I am not attending a wedding party, unless you promise a safe passage to leave early, and a big fat plump plum pudding.

We stayed together, then I had a good job offer and came here. We want to set up a home here for good, so I am planting the root. It's been 8 years, have mortgage a place and adopt a dog. We love it here, but we don't know when he can give up his work there as it's still financially impossible now and my attempt to be an entrepreneur will come to an end in couple of months, white flag, basically, it's hard when I'm renting and started at the same time with Covid. But this two and half year, I'm with my dog 24/7, he is the main reason I attempted the business, so I will never leave him. I blew up my savings for that, I should have just enjoy doing nothing but again and will end up better instead of working and draining them. But whenever I decide to do something, I don't have regret, experience is expensive. Not worries, we are doing fine. It's not perfect but I'm happy. Now I'm pursuing another passion that doesn't seem to pay too. Bahaha. Talk to us, Artemis.

What am I doing posting cats? I am not a cat person! Here..., GAH! (J.P after swimming)

I went abroad for work but we got to meet often before the pandemic by visiting each other. Originally yes, travel restriction, then it changed to quarantine measures that made it impossible (time and cost wise for the quarantine period, it could easily cost 2k and 14days just for that), but things have changed so we'll see. Yup! Never thought I could adopt this less selfish idea, but yes, I have to outlive and take care of him especially during his senior years. Nevermind it will break my heart beyond repair, but I hope he doesn't get to grieve for me.

I hope this mindless craziness ends soon. I'm impressed by the courage of many, Zelensky puts Ukraine on the map and inspires many all over the world. Not all reality TV stars turn politians are created the same. Civilians are going head to head with armed enemies with their bare hands, snake island, stopping the tanks.. It's encouraging to see many come together from around the world, I hope it's consistent and not only current hype. Even hackers and billionaire join in. Great effort by Poland, J.P. It's long way to go and future is unclear but doing what it can now is very admirable. Glad you guys are in safe distance, anyway, at the rate of this is going, everyone could go down together.

Excuses! Excuses! Excuse me I have something to polish.

I hate tax and all the administrative hassles that come with it. But then again, I have more pressing matter. I love ice, and drink everything with ice. Apparently, it is a very dangerous substance, look at the common denominator in chart below. I am going to die!

I sincerely hope I can, I think that is translated in my attempts to respond to him once in a while. Not sure if I could do more without resenting it. But still, I should be able to see it on case to case basis, and looking back, I'm sure I have disappointed him. That is one of the best advices, thank you. I do have few friends who understand that being absent doesn't mean I don't care (this is some kind of oxymoron, isn't it), I could fall off the earth for months or even years but I still care if that makes sense. Typing it doesn't really make sense though. But thanks guys, It's not weird that I choose to blab here because our frequency is around the same wavelength. It's not necessary future, I have been separated from my SO for almost two++ years now because of pandemic, luckily we are both extreme introverts and do much better than others in same situation. Although I'm not lonely, I do feel alone some time, it doesn't help that he can't meet our dog and you know it's very significant in dog years. More realistic than ever, in covid time, the alone-ness is real especially because I stay bloody far from everyone and don't have anyone here I'm comfortable enough to let them know where I stay if I drop dead someday to rescue my dog. People stick it to me as reason to have offsprings, but no, it's not the right reason. So I won't see you herd any ducklings anytime soon, eh?

And please be reminded that unlike yours, my neighbours share walls with me 😁. I don't think so, but I believe the rooster's mentality has been messed up by urban lifestyle, because he is cockling now, in the middle of the day. I do adjust biologically, but that dang bird keeps changing its calling time. He must be my Moriarty. Anyway this neighbour is fond of chickens, when I first moved in, they have dozens of hens that clucked all day long. I don't really mind, and found it hilarious. No more hens since years ago, but once in a while they would get a rooster, and none of them are capable of being a proper rooster.

I think sh*t has escalated quickly. Someone is throwing a tantrum because he is not allowed to break a toy. I sincerely hope nuclear wouldn't happen, it shouldn't happen, my feeling is no. But then again I never thought Trump would be elected, and people would be so dumb during pandemic. I don't trust myself anymore, I have underestimated human's stupidity, violence tendency and self-destruct. Do what you need to do to stay safe all, especially those who are near. If I remember correctly, J.P is in Poland and Caya Austria, and Fantasy is not far as well? Sorry if I get it wrong. Be safe!

Hi all, It is happening and I can't fathom it, we never learn from mistakes, are we? How stupid we are? What breaks my heart is seeing citizens of both countries, trying their best to survive and reject the war. Those who declare war should be on the front line. I don't know how this would affect you all, but please stay safe and well.

It's not too often, definitely not often enough to voluntarily drag my feet to the dentist. No. NO! (Are you mad? 😁) Good advice. My rant, I'm trying to figure out a way to sneak into my neighbour's house with an air horn at 12 midnight, and blow it in front of a bird's face. Because it has been a while since they get a rooster that does cookle-doodle-dooooo at 3 am, then 2 am, then 1 am. I am a very light sleeper.

If I remember correctly, the picture was posted by SherlockCamper (where is she?), so it's a legit picture for the thread. I wouldn't be surprised if we see weird pictures, tinypic (the image hosting I used back then) used to mess up pictures sometimes (even for the time it was still a legit image host) and showed different (sometimes it could ruin my sparkling reputation) kind of picture. Well it was fun until Arcadia and gang refused to play with me anymore. Chickens.