1870 replies to this topic

[boomer]

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=HZHOoToj0Zg

[stickboy]

It bothers me to see or hear any creature calling for their lost young....how about an uplifting video.

Thanks Boomer. I got to 1:25 and thanks to your warning I bailed.

[boomer]

I probably shouldn't of posted the vid....if they would've cut it short at the end it would have been more tolerable.

[blackjenner]

I dunno. It's a good reminder that, deep down, under that fir, and putting aside our sometimes air of human superiority, we really aren't that different after all? I'll remember that, in a sad but a good way, whenever I feel better than mere animals.

[boomer]

I respect your opinion....

I do have to say, though I love my wife dearly....

Spend far more time with my dog.... and sometimes I've had wild creatures that became pets and were a companion for a long time.

[Dale dug a hole]

I don't know, all you old fucks are getting a bit soft.

You all don't need a teaspoon, but a TABLEspoon of cement in your coffee.

[kdh]

I dunno. It's a good reminder that, deep down, under that fir, and putting aside our sometimes air of human superiority, we really aren't that different after all? I'll remember that, in a sad but a good way, whenever I feel better than mere animals.

My view is we're all just different branches of the same natural selection process.

And it's a cruel world. For humans, our big brains are responsible for our survival, which necessitated killing for protein like many other species--brainpower requires energy.

To me the problem with our world is that humans are a scourge on the planet. There are just too many of us so we're destroying it. Why the population explosion isn't part of the public discourse amazes me; it was when I was a kid in the 70s.

But the universe will do just fine without us. It's a big place.

[boomer]

The question of superiority is subjective.

Humans are pretty good at establishing a number of qualities that compose superiority, and then claim superiority based on those.

We can say, humans have intelligence, technology and an advanced social structure. Therefore we are superior than other creatures.

However what makes intelligence, technology and advanced social structure qualities that necessitate superiority.

[SereneSpeed]

Tough video to watch, but I love dolphins. And dolphins need to eat too.

Mother Nature is a Bitch, but she's powerful and remarkably beautiful.

[kdh]

Tough video to watch, but I love dolphins. And dolphins need to eat too.

Mother Nature is a Bitch, but she's powerful and remarkably beautiful.

I thought those were orcas.

[SereneSpeed]

They are. They're also dolphins. I don't discriminate

[Tom Ray]

I was reliably informed the other day that all dolphins are whales, but not all whales are dolphins.

The discussion was in the context of this old dolphin, who has an advanced case of a fungal disease called Lobo.

[Steam Flyer]

I was reliably informed the other day that all dolphins are whales, but not all whales are dolphins.

The discussion was in the context of this old dolphin, who has an advanced case of a fungal disease called Lobo.

Wow
Kind of like athlete's fin
poor guy

FB- Doug

[Jose Carumba]

Why the population explosion isn't part of the public discourse amazes me; it was when I was a kid in the 70s.

+1. Population = power, the biggest tribe wins mentality needs to stop.

[blackjenner]

I don't know, all you old fucks are getting a bit soft.

You all don't need a teaspoon, but a TABLEspoon of cement in your coffee.

We had this discussion of how unimportant and irrelevant your opinion is on who is "soft" and why just recently. Weren't you paying attention?

[Tucky]

I dunno. It's a good reminder that, deep down, under that fir, and putting aside our sometimes air of human superiority, we really aren't that different after all? I'll remember that, in a sad but a good way, whenever I feel better than mere animals.

On a lighter note, what about trees- we just cut them down and lie under them feeling warm and superior?

[blackjenner]

I dunno. It's a good reminder that, deep down, under that fir, and putting aside our sometimes air of human superiority, we really aren't that different after all? I'll remember that, in a sad but a good way, whenever I feel better than mere animals.

On a lighter note, what about trees- we just cut them down and lie under them feeling warm and superior?

Yeah, I saw that typo too late to fix it.

You got me.

[Bob Perry]

Hell, it made sense to me.
I could go outside and lay under any number of firs and feel whatever I feel like feeling.
I'd most probably feel wet.

[boomer]

Why do leaves track the sun like a mechanized solar panel? Why do flowers close at night and open when the sun comes up? Why do both plants in the wild and house plants respond to music and become stronger and more vibrant? Why do some plants send a scent chemical signal to others of their species when their foliage is be eaten by animals? Why do those other plants that recieve the chemical signal send a venomous poison to their leaves? Something is going on there... intelligence? There is a distinct possibility there.

[blackjenner]

Why do leaves track the sun like a mechanized solar panel? Why do flowers close at night and open when the sun comes up? Why do both plants in the wild and house plants respond to music and become stronger and more vibrant? Why do some plants send a sent chemical signal to others of their species when their foliage is be eaten by animals? Why do those other plants that recieve the chemical signal send a venomous poison to their leaves? Something is going on there... intelligence? There is a distinct possibility there.

While I'm not advocating for a belief in the intelligence of plants, I do think that intelligence means more than just "thinks like a human".

There are many types of intelligence out there. We aren't the only expression of smarts on the planet. We were just lucky that our combination of neocortex development, bipedal locomotion and tool using made us successful.

[boomer]

I don't know what to believe....but I try to keep an open mind on the subject.

At one time I would have been skeptical of the intelligence of plants and animals. But that was more from what I was taught about such beliefs in general. From observations of both plants and animals over the years, I'm more and more willing to be receptive to what my senses tell me.

But what do I know, I'm just a retired pilebuck. One thing I do know, is I've become more thankful and respectful of all plants and animals over the years.

[blackjenner]

I tend to believe in factual, peer reviewed, evidence.

I'm open to any factual, peer reviewed, evidence that hast the possibility to tip my world on it's hat. I have no
problem with that.

I'm funny that way.

[Bob Perry]

Shit, if I relied on "peer reviewed evidence" I'd be screwed.

[boomer]

I rely a lot on factual and these days also try to keep an open mind to what my senses tell me.

[Ishmael]

I have heard that lying under a fir tree is a good cure for seasickness.

[boomer]

That's a fact!

[blackjenner]

Shit, if I relied on "peer reviewed evidence" I'd be screwed.

This mostly refers to the big things Bob.

[kdh]

Shit, if I relied on "peer reviewed evidence" I'd be screwed.

This mostly refers to the big things Bob.

I've reviewed as a peer and I can tell you that in my case it didn't mean shit. But what do I know, I'm just an ass-wipe with a PhD.

[Tom Ray]

Why do flowers close at night and open when the sun comes up?

I have tons of night-blooming cereus around my spring.

Why do those sometimes open in daylight?

[kdh]

Why do flowers close at night and open when the sun comes up?

I have tons of night-blooming cereus around my spring.

Why do those sometimes open in daylight?

I think we might have a new high in hijack quality, the blooming behavior of the night-blooming cereus.

Are you sure they are not day-blooming cereus?

From gardenweb:

Day blooming cereus

Posted by RODICA Z9 PHX AZ (My Page) on Thu, Aug 25, 05 at 13:53
Last year I went to Baker's nursery and on their counter
they had several huge blooms of what I realized it was a cereus. It was around 3.30Pm and I was surprised that the flowers were opened.
They told me that they received the blooms from one of their customer that has a vast collection of cereus plants.
I was very interested in them but so far I was not able to find any day blooming cereus.I have several night blooming cereus plant that are doing good and I will like to try my hand at the day blooming ones if somebody has them and might give me a cutting or they can tell me where to buy them.
Rodica

[Ravac]

Chemistry, not intelligence.

Though intelligence does need chemistry to exist.

[blackjenner]

Shit, if I relied on "peer reviewed evidence" I'd be screwed.

This mostly refers to the big things Bob.

I've reviewed as a peer and I can tell you that in my case it didn't mean shit. But what do I know, I'm just an ass-wipe with a PhD.

I'm not claiming the current scientific model of Figuring Stuff Out is perfect, but it's the best tool we have so, I'll go by that one.

[kdh]

Shit, if I relied on "peer reviewed evidence" I'd be screwed.

This mostly refers to the big things Bob.

I've reviewed as a peer and I can tell you that in my case it didn't mean shit. But what do I know, I'm just an ass-wipe with a PhD.

I'm not claiming the current scientific model of Figuring Stuff Out is perfect, but it's the best tool we have so, I'll go by that one.

I'll go along with that.

[blackjenner]

Shit, if I relied on "peer reviewed evidence" I'd be screwed.

This mostly refers to the big things Bob.

I've reviewed as a peer and I can tell you that in my case it didn't mean shit. But what do I know, I'm just an ass-wipe with a PhD.

I'm not claiming the current scientific model of Figuring Stuff Out is perfect, but it's the best tool we have so, I'll go by that one.

I'll go along with that.

Ah, then I see we are in violent agreement.

[olaf hart]

Shit, if I relied on "peer reviewed evidence" I'd be screwed.

This mostly refers to the big things Bob.

I've reviewed as a peer and I can tell you that in my case it didn't mean shit. But what do I know, I'm just an ass-wipe with a PhD.

+1

My main problem is people only research topics where they have a financial interest.
So large areas of interest are not researched at all.

[boomer]

Why do those sometimes open in daylight?

Do I look like a botanist ?


Perhaps it was colder that night then it was accustomed to, and it warmed up later in the evening or early morning....

Then the sun came up,but they weren't finished blooming.

This time lapse is about 24 hours from 11pm to 11pm. The Cereus got going like it was going to bloom overnight, but we guess it was a little too cold for comfort, and didn't end up finishing until the day time.

[blackjenner]

Shit, if I relied on "peer reviewed evidence" I'd be screwed.

This mostly refers to the big things Bob.

I've reviewed as a peer and I can tell you that in my case it didn't mean shit. But what do I know, I'm just an ass-wipe with a PhD.

+1

My main problem is people only research topics where they have a financial interest.
So large areas of interest are not researched at all.

Well, as one counter example, my ongoing research topic has no financial interest.

It's study is entitled:

Research in to the Ongoing Inverse Enjoyment of Life Between Employment in a Well Paying Corporate Environment Long Enough to Pay Down Debt in order to Sail Away

I'm not in it for the money.

[Steam Flyer]

Shit, if I relied on "peer reviewed evidence" I'd be screwed.

This mostly refers to the big things Bob.

I've reviewed as a peer and I can tell you that in my case it didn't mean shit. But what do I know, I'm just an ass-wipe with a PhD.

I'm not claiming the current scientific model of Figuring Stuff Out is perfect, but it's the best tool we have so, I'll go by that one.

Well, it's the best tool we have... as judged by the standard of 'Who Can Invent New Deadlier Weapons Faster' followed rigorously for a couple centuries, then modified slightly to 'Who Can Invent Cool Stuff To Sell Faster.' The impact of statistical psychology applied to advertised has not fully weighed in yet, I suspect we're looking at another epochal change-over.

FB- Doug

[Tom Ray]

Why do flowers close at night and open when the sun comes up?

I have tons of night-blooming cereus around my spring.

Why do those sometimes open in daylight?

I think we might have a new high in hijack quality, the blooming behavior of the night-blooming cereus.

Are you sure they are not day-blooming cereus?

From gardenweb:

Day blooming cereus

Posted by RODICA Z9 PHX AZ (My Page) on Thu, Aug 25, 05 at 13:53
Last year I went to Baker's nursery and on their counter
they had several huge blooms of what I realized it was a cereus. It was around 3.30Pm and I was surprised that the flowers were opened.
They told me that they received the blooms from one of their customer that has a vast collection of cereus plants.
I was very interested in them but so far I was not able to find any day blooming cereus.I have several night blooming cereus plant that are doing good and I will like to try my hand at the day blooming ones if somebody has them and might give me a cutting or they can tell me where to buy them.
Rodica

I did not know there was such a thing. Was just throwing in a random thought because that's how we build the attic.

I have seen mine open in the morning and afternoon. Don't believe I have seen them in the middle of the day.

[Bob Perry]

"Big things"?
"Big things"?
"I'll,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

You know the rest.

I need to hang with my peirs.

[blackjenner]

"Big things"?
"Big things"?
"I'll,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

You know the rest.

I need to hang with my peirs.

Yeah, Big Things. Big as they may be to you and me, we don't need peer reviewed research validate the lines you draw, how you drove Brigadoon a couple weekend ago, or what kind of pipe tobacco you like.

[Tucky]

"Big things"?
"Big things"?
"I'll,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

You know the rest.

I need to hang with my peirs.

Ahhh yes, the good lads in the Prince Edward Island Regiment- I did not know you were a member, but this thread is a marvel of elucidation, hallucination, and prestidigitation.

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[Jose Carumba]

Peer review or pier review? Reminds me of the blessing of the fleet in Gig Harbor many moons ago. The fleet would pass by one of the piers in the harbor where the priest would stand in all his glory sprinkling the boats with holy water as they pased by. We had the requisite keg of beer and were well on our way to the comfort zone when our turn came. One of the crew climbed the mast to get a better view. We were passing qute close to the pier as the priest blessed us. At that moment he guy on the mast decided to bless the priest back, whith his beer. He dipped his fingers in the beer and made the sign of the cross while flinging the beer off his hands. Seeing that the priest was still a sinner and needed a better blessing the crewman took aim and tossed the entire cup of beer back at the priest. It was a direct hit. We literally rolled on the deck laughing while my friend's mom with a horrified look on her face cussed us out in Croatian. We went on to the traditional raft up with about 15-20 seiners, beer, 3 Finger Jack playing on one, beer, and seine skiff races. Today everything is very toned down and nothing untoward happens but back then it was good times for a young guy.

[kimbottles]

"Big things"?
"Big things"?
"I'll,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

You know the rest.

I need to hang with my peirs.

Ahhh yes, the good lads in the Prince Edward Island Regiment- I did not know you were a member, but this thread is a marvel of elucidation, hallucination, and prestidigitation.

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What's with the GREEN?? I thought PEI was all RED clay!

[Ishmael]

"Big things"?
"Big things"?
"I'll,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

You know the rest.

I need to hang with my peirs.

Ahhh yes, the good lads in the Prince Edward Island Regiment- I did not know you were a member, but this thread is a marvel of elucidation, hallucination, and prestidigitation.

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What's with the GREEN?? I thought PEI was all RED clay!

Probably potato sprouts.

[Ishmael]

Here's some of the hallucination part.

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[Dale dug a hole]

I don't know, all you old fucks are getting a bit soft.

You all don't need a teaspoon, but a TABLEspoon of cement in your coffee.

We had this discussion of how unimportant and irrelevant your opinion is on who is "soft" and why just recently. Weren't you paying attention?

And this comes from somebody that relies on peer reviewed evidence.

Bloody hell there seems to be some discusion about flowers for fucks sake.

Is this what I have to look forward to as I get older Bloody Hell.

You wouldn't eat a rat but I bet if you were starving they look bloody tempting!

[blackjenner]

Here's some of the hallucination part.

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what the....?

[blackjenner]

I don't know, all you old fucks are getting a bit soft.

You all don't need a teaspoon, but a TABLEspoon of cement in your coffee.

We had this discussion of how unimportant and irrelevant your opinion is on who is "soft" and why just recently. Weren't you paying attention?

And this comes from somebody that relies on peer reviewed evidence.

Bloody hell there seems to be some discusion about flowers for fucks sake.

Is this what I have to look forward to as I get older Bloody Hell.

You wouldn't eat a rat but I bet if you were starving they look bloody tempting!

Apparently, you weren't.

[Bob Perry]

Oh, those peers.
I was thinking "piers". I've been hanging out with Boomer way to much.

[boomer]

I don't know, all you old fucks are getting a bit soft.

You all don't need a teaspoon, but a TABLEspoon of cement in your coffee.

We had this discussion of how unimportant and irrelevant your opinion is on who is "soft" and why just recently. Weren't you paying attention?

And this comes from somebody that relies on peer reviewed evidence.

Bloody hell there seems to be some discusion about flowers for fucks sake.

Is this what I have to look forward to as I get older Bloody Hell.

You wouldn't eat a rat but I bet if you were starving they look bloody tempting!

Apparently, you weren't.

Had a couple times where it came to survival conditions in remote locations in my life. I'm here to tell you, crow taste's horrible and so does seagull...just saying...

[blackjenner]

Yup, Boomer. Sometimes people confuse the unwillingness to do a thing on a routine basis, with the inability to do that thing.

They are distinctly and completely different.

This may be one of those times.

[boomer]

No doubt...I've always been open to suggestions, even if it's from an apprentice or a clam digger, and definitely all ears to those who have more knowledge and experience then I have....sometimes we do what we have to do....more importantly I like seeing everyone that went in, come out in a good state of mind and body, whether it be in a real world everyday living or work situation or otherwise. Most of my life I've been responsible to seeing to the needs of others....now that I'm retired probably don't have to do that to the degree I once did...I just like seeing everything work out for everyone in a good way, if I'm involved, because then I know I've done my part and that gives me a good feeling.

[Soñadora]

Here's some of the hallucination part.

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WTMFW?

JFC

[boomer]

I was wondering if that was cream or milk....if it was cream, that could have been made into good butter.

[Steam Flyer]

...

Had a couple times where it came to survival conditions in remote locations in my life. I'm here to tell you, crow taste's horrible and so does seagull...just saying...

Trade you for a couple porcupines.

Seagull... a least you don't have to salt them...

FB- Doug

[boomer]

We roasted them over a fire, perhaps if we'd had a pot, we could've made a stew.

Never had porcupine, I hear they're pretty tasty.

[blackjenner]

No doubt...I've always been open to suggestions, even if it's from an apprentice or a clam digger, and definitely all ears to those who have more knowledge and experience then I have....sometimes we do what we have to do....more importantly I like seeing everyone that went in, come out in a good state of mind and body, whether it be in a real world everyday living or work situation or otherwise. Most of my life I've been responsible to seeing to the needs of others....now that I'm retired probably don't have to do that to the degree I once did...I just like seeing everything work out for everyone in a good way, if I'm involved, because then I know I've done my part and that gives me a good feeling.

Were we separated at birth?

[boomer]

Be the first to smile and go the extra mile.

[boomer]

Good news....just got a call from Linda, she's cutting her trip short and coming home today....she has a tough time sleeping anywhere but her own bed.

Now I have to make sure everything is done including the laundry, don't want her to come home and deal with chores.

[SereneSpeed]

You just want her to have time to go through your pictures

[Soñadora]

Good news....just got a call from Linda, she's cutting her trip short and coming home today....she has a tough time sleeping anywhere but her own bed.

Now I have to make sure everything is done including the laundry, don't want her to come home and deal with chores.

wow, you're nice. When my wife comes home after being gone a few days, I can't wait for her to get home and deal with chores.

[blackjenner]

Who said it?

"Happy wife, happy life."

[Steam Flyer]

Good news....just got a call from Linda, she's cutting her trip short and coming home today....she has a tough time sleeping anywhere but her own bed.

Now I have to make sure everything is done including the laundry, don't want her to come home and deal with chores.

wow, you're nice. When my wife comes home after being gone a few days, I can't wait for her to get home and deal with chores.

Unfortunately, Mrs Steam does travel without me a bit. When she gets home I try to distract her.

FB- Doug

[boomer]

I try and distract her when I get her home as well....

"Happy wife, happy life."

Indeed!

Just finished making like the white tornado, this place is ready for a white glove inspection.

Don't want her to have to do a thing when she gets home....other then take a bath or shower.

After I pick her up at the shuttle....She's wants to stop for a quick bite at one of her favorite restaurants, she wants to play the date thing....I just want to get her home.

[kimbottles]

Who said it?

"Happy wife, happy life."

It has worked for me for the last 45 years.

[blackjenner]

Who said it?

"Happy wife, happy life."

It has worked for me for the last 45 years.

Five years so far for me and hopefully another forty.

And the thing is, she doesn't really ask for that much. Not really.

It's *easy*.

Maybe that is why I love her so much.

[hobot]

I try and distract her when I get her home as well....

"Happy wife, happy life."

Indeed!

Just finished making like the white tornado, this place is ready for a white glove inspection.

Don't want her to have to do a thing when she gets home....other then take a bath or shower.

After I pick her up at the shuttle....She's wants to stop for a quick bite at one of her favorite restaurants, she wants to play the date thing....I just want to get her home.

Say your goodbyes, Boomers going offline for a few days.

[Soñadora]

well, the way it works at the Sons household, when one of us leaves the one at home becomes a single parent of 3 extremely busy kids. The logistics rival most military airlifts. So the returning parent is the one obliged with providing the break since they had the good fortune to spend time with adults.

[blackjenner]

well, the way it works at the Sons household, when one of us leaves the one at home becomes a single parent of 3 extremely busy kids. The logistics rival most military airlifts. So the returning parent is the one obliged with providing the break since they had the good fortune to spend time with adults.

Having raised to very active and lively girls, I can tell you that I completely understand this plan.

[Bob Perry]

I see, so it's the old "make 'em happy ploy".

[Mung Breath]

"You must be right, Darling" Works like a condescending charm.

[kimbottles]

Who said it?

"Happy wife, happy life."

It has worked for me for the last 45 years.

Five years so far for me and hopefully another forty.

And the thing is, she doesn't really ask for that much. Not really.

It's *easy*.

Maybe that is why I love her so much.

That and the fact that she is awfully cute......

I see, so it's the old "make 'em happy ploy".

Yup

[hobot]

I just admit to being stupid Male (a white Male at that) and I find I'm usually forgiven for my transgressions.

[boomer]

I try and distract her when I get her home as well....

"Happy wife, happy life."

Indeed!

Just finished making like the white tornado, this place is ready for a white glove inspection.

Don't want her to have to do a thing when she gets home....other then take a bath or shower.

After I pick her up at the shuttle....She's wants to stop for a quick bite at one of her favorite restaurants, she wants to play the date thing....I just want to get her home.

Say your goodbyes, Boomers going offline for a few days.

I still get up early....

[Tom Ray]

Random toy for the attic: The Luke and Kahlua Show, now playing endlessly...

[Bob Perry]

Tom: Great video. The kitten looks fearless. It's wonderful that they are such great pals.

[blackjenner]

And Tugger!

http://www.youtube.c...qo&feature=plcp

[Tom Ray]

She lost all fear of the Cowdog a few minutes after meeting him. She was 3 lb and he's over 60, so it did not seem exactly prudent to me. It hurts if he steps on my feet. Not sure how she avoids getting squished.

Tugger the Lab vs the doorstop was pretty funny, blackjenner. Reminds me of when my friend's Lab earned his name by the edge of my pond: Dozer. Dozer is not with us any more but is buried in my yard not too far from the pond he loved. Fly on, Dozie Dawg!

[Paps]

Thats all well and good Boomer but at an early point in the vid the CG guys chucked a crash dummy overboard.

At a later point hey high five, but what happened to the dummy?

[boomer]

Probably kicking back and having a cool one.

[blackjenner]

Thats all well and good Boomer but at an early point in the vid the CG guys chucked a crash dummy overboard.

At a later point hey high five, but what happened to the dummy?

Maybe he represented, by proxy, that one asshole on the team that just doesn't play well with others.

[Ishmael]

One of my old favourites. Gaye crossed the bar a while back.

[Ishmael]

It's blowing like stink here right now. East Point on Saturna Island is reporting 48 knots gusting to 61. Cazart. This is way stronger than forecast. Wish I'd put that extra spring line on. Oh, well...

[hobot]

Watching Ken Burns story about the Dustbowl of the '30's on PBS........we have life pretty fricken easy.

[Dale dug a hole]

About 30 ^oc 60% Humidity winds from the north at about 10 to 15 knots.

And I have a beer in my hand.

[Dale dug a hole]

About 30 ^oc 60% Humidity winds from the north at about 10 to 15 knots.

And I have a beer in my hand.

When you are finished with the sun please send it back.

Give me another month or so when its up to 80+ % humidity and above 30 and there is a low out in the Coral sea with the ass failing out of the barom, I'd happily give it back. well for a day or so.

[Dale dug a hole]

OK deal,

Fuck, can I sell my soul twice? Ah shit..

[Dale dug a hole]

I heard that Japan is now the 'in thing' for ski season at the moment. I'd just like to see the Aus$ drop below parody with the US so we can get back our domestic tourism, and International.

I did a white Christmas in Montreal last year thinking I'd get French Food, well that didn't happen but did get a White Christmas.

[Paps]

Now Dale there's no need for Parody!!

[Soñadora]

Parody money?

Here's the new Aussie dollar:

[Leka]

We are hoping for a white Xmas this year.
Have 2 weeks off (WOO HOO) over Xmas/New Year and heading to Nagano on 23rd Dec. Probably get 6 good days on the snow hopefully.
Ski season does not really start until mid - late Dec here, so hoping we get good snow over Xmas.

Have not skied in powder before, so things could get interesting.

A white Xmas is a bit of a novelty for an Aussie.

[Ishmael]

[Ishmael]

[Ishmael]

[Ishmael]

[Soñadora]

I don't think we'll have a white Christmas this year. Pretty sad, actually.

[Paps]

OK Ish I've tried but your going to have to explain that sequence.

You'd rather stay home? Perving leads to tummy upsets? Swimming in red tide creates flammable turds? Girls with no undies shouldn't swim when they are having their period because it gives boys Gastro?

No, I got it. The chick with her period and the guys with gastro have polluted dolphin cove (Nagano reference) and the last shot is the old guys only way out!

[Albatros]

OK Ish I've tried but your going to have to explain that sequence.

You'd rather stay home? Perving leads to tummy upsets? Swimming in red tide creates flammable turds? Girls with no undies shouldn't swim when they are having their period because it gives boys Gastro?

No, I got it. The chick with her period and the guys with gastro have polluted dolphin cove (Nagano reference) and the last shot is the old guys only way out!

me I'm rather wondering about that fire extinguisher in the toilet ... is there a meaning to it ?

[Paps]

OK Ish I've tried but your going to have to explain that sequence.

You'd rather stay home? Perving leads to tummy upsets? Swimming in red tide creates flammable turds? Girls with no undies shouldn't swim when they are having their period because it gives boys Gastro?

No, I got it. The chick with her period and the guys with gastro have polluted dolphin cove (Nagano reference) and the last shot is the old guys only way out!

me I'm rather wondering about that fire extinguisher in the toilet ... is there a meaning to it ?

Thats where the flammable turds come in.