He spat too much.

Then again, so did the school principal (played by Wesley Mann; I forget his character's name) on "That's So Raven." He spat everytime he said a word starting with "P", and it drove the kids nuts.

and also Sylvester had a lisp. ;D

That'th right...he did!

Then again, so did the school principal (played by Wesley Mann; I forget his character's name) on "That's So Raven." He spat everytime he said a word starting with "P", and it drove the kids nuts.


Did he have a disability?

Did he have a disability?

No, just a s"p"eech im"p"ediment.

There was a kid who had some sort of a disability on that show, I think. But he was a character used in maybe two episodes.

Any other shows that had kids with disabilities?

Any other shows that had kids with disabilities?


In "Life Goes On", Corky had Down's Syndrome.

Any other shows that had kids with disabilities?

South Park. There's a handicapped kid named Timmy.

There was also The Fat Albert Show. ;D

I never watched that. :-\\

I have not seen any of the above mentioned tv programmes.

I have not seen any of the above mentioned tv programmes.
Yes, I have seen South Park

Yes, I have seen South Park


South Park is one of my favorite shows.

South Park is one of my favorite shows.
I do not watch it that oftem.

I do not watch it that oftem.


So What do you watch?

So What do you watch?
Other stuff. I do like Whose Line Is It Anyway? but you may not know the programmes I like to view.

Other stuff. I do like Whose Line Is It Anyway? but you may not know the programmes I like to view.



maybe The BBC stuff?

maybe The BBC stuff?
BBC, ITV, Channel4, yes, but as the years get on I now watch less and less television.

BBC, ITV, Channel4, yes, but as the years get on I now watch less and less television.


Yeah,I don't watch as much TV like I used to.

Other stuff. I do like Whose Line Is It Anyway? but you may not know the programmes I like to view.

I do know from some older threads that you like Whose Line...and you have said that you've seen the US version. I haven't watched it very much lately because ABC Family has moved it to the midnight time slot, and lately I have not stayed up that late to watch tv; I've been quite sleepy.

I do know from some older threads that you like Whose Line...and you have said that you've seen the US version. I haven't watched it very much lately because ABC Family has moved it to the midnight time slot, and lately I have not stayed up that late to watch tv; I've been quite sleepy.
The first two series of the British Whose Line... has now come out on DVD and I am really tempted to purchase it.

The first two series of the British Whose Line... has now come out on DVD and I am really tempted to purchase it.

In the US, Comedy Central used to carry the reruns (several years ago). It was on the BBC America channel for a while after that and I have not seen it since.

In the US, Comedy Central used to carry the reruns (several years ago). It was on the BBC America channel for a while after that and I have not seen it since.
Dave cable channel in the UK is showing the British Whose Line... on a daily basis, but I do not have that channel on my tv.

Dave cable channel in the UK is showing the British Whose Line... on a daily basis, but I do not have that channel on my tv.



Who stars in Whose Line Is It?

Who stars in Whose Line Is It?
UK Version

The original BBC Radio 4 broadcasts consisted of host Clive Anderson along with two guests and the two regular contestants:

Stephen Fry
John Sessions
Clive Anderson stayed on as the host when the show moved to television and though John Sessions resumed his role as a regular in the first series, the rotation of guests gradually became more varied. In addition to John Sessions and Stephen Fry, regular comedians from the British version included a variety of British, American and Canadian comedians, notably:

Niall Ashdown
Wayne Brady
Rory Bremner
Chip Esten
Stephen Frost
Archie Hahn
Eddie Izzard
Josie Lawrence
Mike McShane
Paul Merton
Colin Mochrie
Greg Proops
Caroline Quentin
Jan Ravens
Brad Sherwood
Tony Slattery
Steve Steen
Ryan Stiles
Jim Sweeney
Sandi Toksvig

Notable Guests on the UK version include:

Catherine O'Hara
George Wendt
Phil LaMarr
Jonathan Pryce
Ardal O'Hanlon
Julian Clary

Who stars in Whose Line Is It?


Well, the American version was hosted by Drew Carey (who turned 50 today!), and featured Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie in just about every episode. Wayne Brady was also a regular performer on the US version, although he wasn't a regular during the first season (1998-99). By 1999 he became a regular. There are always four performers on the show, three of which have usually been Stiles, Mochrie, and Brady.

Notable "fourth performers" have included:
Brad Sherwood
Chip Esten
Greg Proops
Kathy Greenwood
Jeff Davis
Whoopi Goldberg
Karen Maruyama (sp?)
Kathy Griffin
...among others, depending upon the episode.

Well, the American version was hosted by Drew Carey (who turned 50 today!), and featured Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie in just about every episode. Wayne Brady was also a regular performer on the US version, although he wasn't a regular during the first season (1998-99). By 1999 he became a regular. There are always four performers on the show, three of which have usually been Stiles, Mochrie, and Brady.

Notable "fourth performers" have included:
Brad Sherwood
Chip Esten
Greg Proops
Kathy Greenwood
Jeff Davis
Whoopi Goldberg
Karen Maruyama (sp?)
Kathy Griffin
...among others, depending upon the episode.
Who cannot forget the episode with Richard Simmons?

Other notables include:

-The late, great Peter Cook (he won, and read the credits in the style of a NY Cab Driver)
-George McGovern (his portrayal of Anthony Newley, during "Auditions")
-Carol Cleveland (I think she only appeared once)

Also, in the British version, Richard Vranch was manning the piano, for the musical bits.

Who cannot forget the episode with Richard Simmons?


I don't remember him being on it.  ???

Who cannot forget the episode with Richard Simmons?


I don't remember him being on it.  ???

I saw the episode with Richard Simmons. It was hilarious!! :D

Who cannot forget the episode with Richard Simmons?


I'm still trying to, lol.

Even though Ryan Stiles was funny, I thought he was overated. I watched 'Who's line is it anyway?' for Colin Mochrie - he would have me in stitches.  ;D

I saw the episode with Richard Simmons. It was hilarious!! :D
I have noticed in the Living Scenery round with Richard Simmons that a part of it was censored for the UK screening.

Even though Ryan Stiles was funny, I thought he was overated. I watched 'Who's line is it anyway?' for Colin Mochrie - he would have me in stitches.  ;D
This is my favourite game.... how about you all?

This is my favourite game.... how about you all?


Is there a board game?

Is there a board game?
No that is what RS says at the start of the Living Scenery game.

I have noticed in the Living Scenery round with Richard Simmons that a part of it was censored for the UK screening.

Yes, that round was hilarious! They used him as a surfboard, I think.

Is it on Youtube anywhere? I know they have some classic moments from Whose Line... one of which was the time when Wayne Brady sang to a guy named Howard in the style of "YMCA" and misspelled his name as "Horward"; the music unexpectedly picked up speed.

Yes, that round was hilarious! They used him as a surfboard, I think.
The particular moment is on a jet-ski.

The particular moment is on a jet-ski.

I knew it was something of that nature. :)

Is the program still running or perhaps in reruns?

I think it's pretty much in reruns now; they can be seen weeknights at midnight on ABC Family. The show's emcee, Drew Carey, now hosts "The Price Is Right."

Good...I never watched it.

Is the program still running or perhaps in reruns?
On the right channels WLIIA is on all the time.

On the right channels WLIIA is on all the time.

and like I said in one of my above posts, in the U.S. it can be seen weeknights at midnight on ABC Family.

and like I said in one of my above posts, in the U.S. it can be seen weeknights at midnight on ABC Family.


I don't get that station, nm.

I don't get that station, nm.

Do you not have cable tv?

Do you not have cable tv?


dish....happy with it.

and like I said in one of my above posts, in the U.S. it can be seen weeknights at midnight on ABC Family.
We are about to change our tv channel supplier and may be we will be able to see more WLIIA.

Do you not have cable tv?


I have cable TV.

I have cable TV.
Our was taken over by a major tv supplier, which has got worse.

Our was taken over by a major tv supplier, which has got worse.


Why was that? ???

Why was that? ???
Failing company and a big money supplier taking over.

Can you sue Doku?

Can you sue Doku?
It all else fails?

And for what, pray tell? :)

And for what, pray tell? :)
Killer Sudoku

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Killersudoku_bw.svg/407px-Killersudoku_bw.svg.png

The objective is to fill the grid with numbers from 1 to 9 in a way that the following conditions are met:


Each row, column, and nonet contains each number exactly once.
The sum of all numbers in a cage must match the small number printed in its corner.
No number appears more than once in a cage. (This is the standard rule for killer sudokus, and implies that no cage can include more than 9 cells.)

how well I know Sudoku!

"Serial Killer Sudoku"?

dish....happy with it.

As in satellite dish, or Dish Network, or something of the like? Gotcha. ;)

yea...DirectTV satellite dish.

Can you sue Doku?


I remember Sue Doku...an old girlfriend of mine.

;D

;D


You may well laugh....I know SUE wasn't laughing.  :D

You may well laugh....I know SUE wasn't laughing.  :D


Why? :)

Why? :)


Well for one thing...she was going out with ME!!!!

Oh yeah...poor Sue. ;)

"Serial Killer Sudoku"?
That is when there is a series of them.

I remember Sue Doku...an old girlfriend of mine.



http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A3JTBRDRK6Q0M3

Does she have an account with Amazon? ;D ;)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A3JTBRDRK6Q0M3

Does she have an account with Amazon? ;D ;)
It looks like it.

I just happen to notice Howard's post count is now up to 54,000 even! O0 8)

I just happen to notice Howard's post count is now up to 54,000 even! O0 8)


Trust a postwhore statistician to notice !    ::)



















:D

yes, and it has only taken him 2 1/2 months to make his last 4,000 postings!

yes, and it has only taken him 2 1/2 months to make his last 4,000 postings!





You're a mine of useless  useful information, Jeff !  :D

I just happen to notice Howard's post count is now up to 54,000 even! O0 8)


Thanks. :)

Thanks. :)

And now you would be past that. ;)

And in just a few years, it may show up as "I am a geek!!"

And now you would be past that. ;)

And in just a few years, it may show up as "I am a geek!!"


It says I'm pretty geeky,What's that? ???

It says I'm pretty geeky,What's that? ???


The new ranking for 50,000+ posts. Chucky must've added that to the system recently.

yes, and it has only taken him 2 1/2 months to make his last 4,000 postings!
At the rate of around 53 posts per day.

At the rate of around 53 posts per day.


for me? That's a lot.  :o

for me? That's a lot.  :o
You usually online twice a day, and it bulids up.

You usually online twice a day, and it bulids up.


days off I have more.

You usually online twice a day, and it bulids up.


Like compound interest?

Like compound interest?


What's that?

Like compound interest?

What's that?
Compound interest is the concept of adding accumulated interest back to the principal, so that interest is earned on interest from that moment on. The act of declaring interest to be principal is called compounding (i.e. interest is compounded). A loan, for example, may have its interest compounded every month: in this case, a loan with $1000 principal and 1% interest per month would have a balance of $1010 at the end of the first month.

Interest rates must be comparable in order to be useful, and in order to be comparable, the interest rate and the compounding frequency must be disclosed. Since most people think of rates as a yearly percentage, many governments require financial institutions to disclose a (notionally) comparable yearly interest rate on deposits or advances. Compound interest rates may be referred to as Annual Percentage Rate, Effective interest rate, Effective Annual Rate, and by other terms. When a fee is charged up front to obtain a loan, APR usually counts that cost as well as the compound interest in converting to the equivalent rate. These government requirements assist consumers to more easily compare the actual cost of borrowing.

Compound interest rates may be converted to allow for comparison: for any given interest rate and compounding frequency, an "equivalent" rate for a different compounding frequency exists.

Compound interest may be contrasted with simple interest, where interest is not added to the principal (there is no compounding). Compound interest predominates in finance and economics, and simple interest is used infrequently (although certain financial products may contain elements of simple interest).

Compound interest is the concept of adding accumulated interest back to the principal, so that interest is earned on interest from that moment on. The act of declaring interest to be principal is called compounding (i.e. interest is compounded). A loan, for example, may have its interest compounded every month: in this case, a loan with $1000 principal and 1% interest per month would have a balance of $1010 at the end of the first month.

Interest rates must be comparable in order to be useful, and in order to be comparable, the interest rate and the compounding frequency must be disclosed. Since most people think of rates as a yearly percentage, many governments require financial institutions to disclose a (notionally) comparable yearly interest rate on deposits or advances. Compound interest rates may be referred to as Annual Percentage Rate, Effective interest rate, Effective Annual Rate, and by other terms. When a fee is charged up front to obtain a loan, APR usually counts that cost as well as the compound interest in converting to the equivalent rate. These government requirements assist consumers to more easily compare the actual cost of borrowing.

Compound interest rates may be converted to allow for comparison: for any given interest rate and compounding frequency, an "equivalent" rate for a different compounding frequency exists.

Compound interest may be contrasted with simple interest, where interest is not added to the principal (there is no compounding). Compound interest predominates in finance and economics, and simple interest is used infrequently (although certain financial products may contain elements of simple interest).

Does that hold any interest?

Does that hold any interest?

I don't know, but I do know that your reply is the "leet" reply in this thread! :D

What's the discussion about?

What's the discussion about?


Flatulence, Howard- flatulence.

Flatulence, Howard- flatulence.
Wind of change?

Flatulence, Howard- flatulence.


I flatulated.

I flatulated.
All the time?

Wind of change?

I think that was the name of an early 90's song by The Scorpions.

I think that was the name of an early 90's song by The Scorpions.
Indeed it is, I have the single close by me.

Indeed it is, I have the single close by me.

I heard it on the radio sometime last week.

I know a couple other songs of theirs, including "Raunchy i mean "Rock You Like A Hurricane".

All the time?


Not all the time.

Not all the time.


Only when he's nervous or excited.

(See Warren Zevon's "Excitable Boy")

Wind of change?

Indeed it is, I have the single close by me.

I heard it on the radio sometime last week.

I know a couple other songs of theirs, including "Raunchy i mean "Rock You Like A Hurricane".
The version I have is a Russian/English version.

Only when he's nervous or excited.

(See Warren Zevon's "Excitable Boy")


or when I feel like it.

Only when he's nervous or excited.

(See Warren Zevon's "Excitable Boy")
From a distance?

From a distance?


One of Bette Midler's songs from 1988. :)

One of Bette Midler's songs from 1988. :)
Does she?

One of Bette Midler's songs from 1988. :)


No, Howard. From A Distance was from 1990. I remember it very well; it was all over the radio at the time, even into 1991.

No, Howard. From A Distance was from 1990. I remember it very well; it was all over the radio at the time, even into 1991.
From A Distance has been covered by several singers over the years, notably Cliff Richard in the UK.

From A Distance has been covered by several singers over the years, notably Cliff Richard in the UK.

I didn't know that.

Bette Midler's recording is probably the most well known, though...as it was a big hit in the States. Like I said above, it was popular on the radio in 1990/91, when I was in the 5th grade.

I didn't know that.

Bette Midler's recording is probably the most well known, though...as it was a big hit in the States. Like I said above, it was popular on the radio in 1990/91, when I was in the 5th grade.
The Bette Midler recording of the song ranked at number 37 on VH1's list of the "50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs Ever."

No, Howard. From A Distance was from 1990. I remember it very well; it was all over the radio at the time, even into 1991.


It was from the film Beaches with Better Midler.

The Bette Midler recording of the song ranked at number 37 on VH1's list of the "50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs Ever."

I guess there were some people on there who just didn't care for it.

It was from the film Beaches with Better Midler.
The song your are thinking of is "Wind Beneath My Wings" not "From A Distance".

The song your are thinking of is "Wind Beneath My Wings" not "From A Distance".
yes, Wind Beneath My Wings was from 1989 and won a few Grammy Awards including Record Of The Year. :)

The song your are thinking of is "Wind Beneath My Wings" not "From A Distance".


Oh that's right,wrong song,thanks for the correction.

Oh that's right,wrong song,thanks for the correction.
In a way both songs are similar.

In a way both songs are similar.


But different tunes.

But different tunes.

of course! There are numerous songs that sound like other songs, either by means of sampling (a classic example is Rick James' "Superfreak" being sampled in MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This"), or they just sound similar for whatever reason (such as George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" vs. the Chiffon's "He's So Fine"), as if it's a ripoff or whatever. I know we discussed these in a thread in More Than A Decade a while back.

Another day of blistering heat.  8-P

Another day of blistering heat.  8-P

Well, in my area we had some June Gloom.

Another day of blistering heat.  8-P
It will be hot again today.

It will be hot again today.

It may be hot at various places in CA...but I don't mind the June gloom myself.

It may be hot at various places in CA...but I don't mind the June gloom myself.
With the prospect of more cricket later this week, I wish for the temperature to be cooler.

Well, in my area we had some June Gloom.


What's that? And hi :)

What's that? And hi :)
Miserable weather for the month of June?

Miserable weather for the month of June?



normal high for June should be between 75-80,NY temperatures.

It will be hot again today.


96 degrees in New York City. :P

96 degrees in New York City. :P
It is cooler in London today, hurray!

It is cooler in London today, hurray!


What's the temperature?

What's the temperature?
77°F in London today.

I WISH it was just 77 here. It's probably in the 90's by now.

What's that? And hi :)


Miserable weather for the month of June?

Something like that. It often occurs during the first week or two of June.

77°F in London today.


That should be the normal high for NY in June.(75-80)

That should be the normal high for NY in June.(75-80)
...but the hot temperatures did not last long.

...but the hot temperatures did not last long.


No,only 4 days.

No,only 4 days.
Now it is cold and breezy.

Now it is cold and breezy.


over there in London?

over there in London?
Oh yes, it started sunny but then deteriorate.

Oh yes, it started sunny but then deteriorate.


The London weather. ALWAYS a topic of conversation !      :-X    ;D

The London weather. ALWAYS a topic of conversation !      :-X     ;D
Always, and ever changing.

Always, and ever changing.

Things change all the time.

Things change all the time.
If things did not change, life would be very boring.

That is so true... and life would be boring if everyone liked the same things all the time.

That is so true... and life would be boring if everyone liked the same things all the time.


there'd be no change.

That is so true... and life would be boring if everyone liked the same things all the time.
Nothing to look forward to.

Nothing to look forward to.


and no different things. :(

and no different things. :(
Imagine sharing all the world?

and no different things. :(

such as this thread, for instance! We talk about all kinds of things!


Say...today is Friday The 13th! >:D

such as this thread, for instance! We talk about all kinds of things!


Say...today is Friday The 13th! >:D


Has anyone had bad luck yet?

Has anyone had bad luck yet?

Not me, thank goodness.

On this day in 2003, for the record, I remember having good luck...but in 1997 I had both good AND bad luck.

such as this thread, for instance! We talk about all kinds of things!


Say...today is Friday The 13th! >:D
When did Friday 13th first became unlucky?

When did Friday 13th first became unlucky?


http://urbanlegends.about.com/cs/historical/a/friday_the_13th.htm

such as this thread, for instance! We talk about all kinds of things!


Say...today is Friday The 13th! >:D


Wow...I was writing that date down on various paperwork all day and didn't even notice... :o

Wow...I was writing that date down on various paperwork all day and didn't even notice... :o
It was the first thing I nocticed.

It was the first thing I nocticed.



and it was good luck for me,my day off from Pathmark. ;)

Wow...I was writing that date down on various paperwork all day and didn't even notice... :o


Same here!!  :-\\

and tomorrow is Saturday the 14th.

So far, it has been good luck for me!

I even found a penny on heads on the sidewalk earlier today...and that is said to be good luck. ;D

I wish everyone good luck.

I wish everyone good luck.

yeah, me too.

Not all the time do I have bad luck.

and tomorrow is Saturday the 14th.
Saturday was a beater day for me.

Saturday was a beater day for me.


For me,it was a rainy day.

Not all the time do I have bad luck.

The last time I truly had bad luck on a Friday the 13th was in October 2000.

The last time I truly had bad luck on a Friday the 13th was in October 2000.
I will not ask.

I will not ask.

'Tis ok, I will not discuss it in detail. :-X

I think we can move on now.

The last time I truly had bad luck on a Friday the 13th was in October 2000.


What had happened?

What had happened?

I said in my above post that I wasn't going to discuss it in detail...but I can tell you one thing that happened.

I was at home, trying to study, and my pain-in-the-@$$ neighbour across the street was blasting his car stereo so that everyone could hear it. I hate when people are disrespectful like that.

Thankfully, we moved out of that neighborhood a month later.

I see black cats that pass me by once in a while. :o

I see black cats that pass me by once in a while. :o

big deal :-\\


I used to be allergic to certain breeds of cats, but it's been more than 10 years since I last had a known allergic reaction to one.

big deal :-\\


I used to be allergic to certain breeds of cats, but it's been more than 10 years since I last had a known allergic reaction to one.



I'm allergic to the changing seasons.

I'm allergic to the changing seasons.


I don't have any other known allergies myself.

I don't have any other known allergies myself.


So you're pretty healthy?

So you're pretty healthy?

Yeah, I believe so. For the most part. O0

Yeah, I believe so. For the most part. O0


I haven't had a cold in months.

I haven't had a cold in months.

I had one a month ago, and tried to get rid of it quickly so that I'd be healthy on the day I graduated.

I had one a month ago, and tried to get rid of it quickly so that I'd be healthy on the day I graduated.



How did you do that?

How did you do that?


I stayed home during that weekend, except on Sunday morning when I went to church. I was at home all day Monday (May the 19th), so that gave me time to heal up.

However, by Saturday of the following weekend (May 24th), I think I was completely better.

I stayed home during that weekend, except on Sunday morning when I went to church. I was at home all day Monday (May the 19th), so that gave me time to heal up.

However, by Saturday of the following weekend (May 24th), I think I was completely better.



That's great to hear. :)

I don't have any other known allergies myself.
I wish I was like that.

I wish I was like that.


It would be nice here too.

It would be nice here too.
It is that blooming Hay Fever for this time of the year.

It is that blooming Hay Fever for this time of the year.



It's because Summer just started.

It's because Summer just started.

that's right... and the weather in my area was already hot. 8-P It was as if August arrived early.!

that's right... and the weather in my area was already hot. 8-P It was as if August arrived early.!
The sun is shining today, the Pollen Count is high, but there is a wind blowing which is making it cooler outside.

The sun is shining today, the Pollen Count is high, but there is a wind blowing which is making it cooler outside.


We got a break on Sunday (I think) with an ocean breeze in our area. That definitely cools things down. :)

We got a break on Sunday (I think) with an ocean breeze in our area. That definitely cools things down. :)
Wimbledon Tennis Tournament is on, so it should be raining.

Wimbledon Tennis Tournament is on, so it should be raining.


Local forecasting tradition?  We have one here in Pennsylvania, Farm Show Week guaranteed big snowstorm.

that's right... and the weather in my area was already hot. 8-P It was as if August arrived early.!



July is almost here.

July is almost here.
Very close now.

Very close now.



Summer's halfway gone.

Summer's halfway gone.

Not even close.

We're still only in the first week.

Not even close.

We're still only in the first week.



and July will be here as we know it.

...which means that the first half of the year is almost over.


It just flew on by! :o

...which means that the first half of the year is almost over.


It just flew on by! :o
Too quick for my liking.

...which means that the first half of the year is almost over.


It just flew on by! :o



Tuesday is the first of July.  :o

Tuesday is the first of July.  :o

That's correct...and it's the first day that a new law goes into effect in California, banning the use of cell phones while driving. People will need to get "hands free" devices if they wanna talk on their phones in the car.

That's correct...and it's the first day that a new law goes into effect in California, banning the use of cell phones while driving. People will need to get "hands free" devices if they wanna talk on their phones in the car.


We've had those laws for a few years now and I rarley see anyone stopped and fined for doing it. I can't stand having vehicles in front get in my way, weaving etc only to see the driver chatting away on their cell phone..... >:(

That's correct...and it's the first day that a new law goes into effect in California, banning the use of cell phones while driving. People will need to get "hands free" devices if they wanna talk on their phones in the car.



How about banning cell phones while walking or on the city buses. >:(

We've had those laws for a few years now and I rarley see anyone stopped and fined for doing it. I can't stand having vehicles in front get in my way, weaving etc only to see the driver chatting away on their cell phone..... >:(

That's why the law is going into effect over here. Too many people seem to not be able to concentrate on driving while they chat on their phones. Especially since one hand is holding the phone and only the other one is holding the steering wheel.

That's correct...and it's the first day that a new law goes into effect in California, banning the use of cell phones while driving. People will need to get "hands free" devices if they wanna talk on their phones in the car.
It has been law over here for somewhile now and people (drivers) have to prison for it.

How about banning cell phones while walking or on the city buses. >:(
I wish!

I wish!


There is no more peace and quiet anymore.  ::)

There is no more peace and quiet anymore.  ::)


Sure seems like it! Especially in your own neighborhoods. During the last few years we lived in a mobile home (mid 1990s to 2000), we had neighbors that would blast their car stereos so that everyone down the street could hear 'em... and we had to constantly complain to the management. Thank heavens we got out of there when we did; the mobile home park neighborhood was going downhill anyways.

Sure seems like it! Especially in your own neighborhoods. During the last few years we lived in a mobile home (mid 1990s to 2000), we had neighbors that would blast their car stereos so that everyone down the street could hear 'em... and we had to constantly complain to the management. Thank heavens we got out of there when we did; the mobile home park neighborhood was going downhill anyways.



How about the buses?

How about the buses?


Well, the buses in the Los Angeles area are pretty decent. There have been rare occasions when they haven't shown up at all, though. :-\\ And in April of 2006, I had an experience when the driver missed an important turn onto the last street, which resulted in me missing the train. :(

Well, the buses in the Los Angeles area are pretty decent. There have been rare occasions when they haven't shown up at all, though. :-\\ And in April of 2006, I had an experience when the driver missed an important turn onto the last street, which resulted in me missing the train. :(
Never really like buses myself.

Never really like buses myself.



I don't blame you Phil,For the past 20 years,It was a part of life for me.Since High School when I got my very first Bus Pass in 1988.

Never really like buses myself.


I have to admit I'm not really a fan of them in the long run, but they've been getting me around and that's what they're supposed to do. Now that I have my license, I can drive myself places. However, I haven't driven any super-long distances yet. (At least when I drive alone.)

I have to admit I'm not really a fan of them in the long run, but they've been getting me around and that's what they're supposed to do. Now that I have my license, I can drive myself places. However, I haven't driven any super-long distances yet. (At least when I drive alone.)


I will continue to be taking buses just as long as they're still here.

I will continue to be taking buses just as long as they're still here.


Me too. In fact, I will probably have to take one tomorrow.

I have to admit I'm not really a fan of them in the long run, but they've been getting me around and that's what they're supposed to do. Now that I have my license, I can drive myself places. However, I haven't driven any super-long distances yet. (At least when I drive alone.)


It was an exciting moment when I took my first long distance solo drive. Had the feeling that I could do whatever ...go wherever I wanted.  8)

being in the parking lot at Pathmark gives me a reason why I don't want to drive,I see a lot of stupid idiots almost every day who don't know how to make a left or right turn,just pisses me off. >:(

I don't blame you Phil,For the past 20 years,It was a part of life for me.Since High School when I got my very first Bus Pass in 1988.

I have to admit I'm not really a fan of them in the long run, but they've been getting me around and that's what they're supposed to do. Now that I have my license, I can drive myself places. However, I haven't driven any super-long distances yet. (At least when I drive alone.)
Apart from being expensive for a single short journey (90p), that short journey (if a mile away or so) can be easily walked before the bus arrives at the Bus Stop you were waiting at,

Apart from being expensive for a single short journey (90p), that short journey (if a mile away or so) can be easily walked before the bus arrives at the Bus Stop you were waiting at,


that's what I do.

It was an exciting moment when I took my first long distance solo drive. Had the feeling that I could do whatever ...go wherever I wanted.  8)

Yes, that is surely a good feeling. :)

Sometime this year I need to practice more freeway driving so I can become more comfortable when traveling on the freeway.

that's what I do.
On somedays I even walk back home.

On somedays I even walk back home.


I would never walk home from Pathmark,It'd be too far. :o

Likewise, most places that I go to are kinda far for me to walk. Except the dentist's office. But last time I went there, I drove.

I can walk for miles,that's why I'm in good shape.

I think the longest distance I've ever walked was 7 miles. I did it twice in my life: once at age 16, and again at age 17.

I'd walk to and from places a lot more if there wasn't so much traffic.  Besides I don't trust drivers enough to walk.  (drunk drivers, road rage etc)

me either.

I think the longest distance I've ever walked was 7 miles. I did it twice in my life: once at age 16, and again at age 17.



Do you still walk?

Do you still walk?

Absolutely! I walk my little dog around the neighborhood.

I think the longest distance I've ever walked was 7 miles. I did it twice in my life: once at age 16, and again at age 17.


When I was at school (yes, they had schools back then  ;D)  ...the whole school would go on a huge walkathon each year. It was 21 miles in total and took several hours to complete..... :o

Absolutely! I walk my little dog around the neighborhood.



What kind of dog do you have?

What kind of dog do you have?


A long-haired chihuahua. I have posted pictures of her several times on the Pets photo thread.

And for the record, we have had her for exactly 2,000 days now! :)

A long-haired chihuahua. I have posted pictures of her several times on the Pets photo thread.

And for the record, we have had her for exactly 2,000 days now! :)


You've got the posting count fever too much...count EVERYTHING in days, posts. pms, etc.  ;D

You've got the posting count fever too much...count EVERYTHING in days, posts. pms, etc.  ;D


I've got the fever of the flavor of a post.

You've got the posting count fever too much...count EVERYTHING in days, posts. pms, etc.  ;D

Yes, I have the ability to calculate exactly how many days it's been since something eventful happened. Heck, I even know my own age in days. ;) I also remember having talked about this in the "What would surprise other people about you" thread a while back.

Yes, I have the ability to calculate exactly how many days it's been since something eventful happened. Heck, I even know my own age in days. ;) I also remember having talked about this in the "What would surprise other people about you" thread a while back.


I'm lucky to remember things in years, or in Lily's case...6 months and 13  days.  :)

A very useful site for calculating days between dates is www.timeanddate.com, which I've made reference to on this board a number of times. I found out about it sometime in 2004.

A very useful site for calculating days between dates is www.timeanddate.com, which I've made reference to on this board a number of times. I found out about it sometime in 2004.
The calculation of dates can also be done on Excel.

The calculation of dates can also be done on Excel.


Which is pretty easier.

Thank you all

The calculation of dates can also be done on Excel.


Yes...but Excel doesn't recognize dates prior to 1900.

Yes...but Excel doesn't recognize dates prior to 1900.



Why is that?

Why is that?

That's just the way they designed it.

Let's change the subject.

That's just the way they designed it.
I had to show my manager at my old work that once, for he had not realised it.

what can we discuss today?

what can we discuss today?
Can you suggest one?

I had to show my manager at my old work that once, for he had not realised it.


yes, I guess the designers of the MS Excel spreadsheet program figured that the users of it could care less about dates prior to 1900, and would seldom use them.

what can we discuss today?

I dunno....perhaps the fact that my birthday is tomorrow?

I dunno....perhaps the fact that my birthday is tomorrow?


Happy Birthday,Will this be 30?  :)

I dunno....perhaps the fact that my birthday is tomorrow?


Early happy b'day...gave you karma today and will tomorrow too.

And those of us who know that Journey song know that it's quite repetitive, with those lines... but I enjoy it anyways.


Steve perry Journey of course

Happy Birthday,Will this be 30?  :)

No, I will only be 28.

Steve perry Journey of course


Of course! Like I said in the other thread, the band is just not the same without him.

No, I will only be 28.
I recall that your are just over two months older than my son.

No, I will only be 28.
You share the same birth date with T.J. Wilson, the Canadian professional wrestler

You share the same birth date with T.J. Wilson, the Canadian professional wrestler


Does he still wrestle?

It's now the next day - Happy Birthday, Jeff!!

You share the same birth date with T.J. Wilson, the Canadian professional wrestler

Never heard of him... is he also 28 today?

If there are 6 Flags,there's more fun but when there's 1 flag there's no fun,I don't get that commercial. ??? ::)

Never heard of him... is he also 28 today?
I have never heard of him either.

If there are 6 Flags,there's more fun but when there's 1 flag there's no fun,I don't get that commercial. ??? ::)

I don't even know what you're talking about. :-\\

The only "Six Flags" I am familiar with is the theme-park system, which includes Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbour in southern California.