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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Me and My Big Mouth

This is my very first movie - as actress, director and writer! The title is "Me and My Big Mouth" LOL. You guys should try it. It's fun, easy and free.

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WaterBoy ~

HA-HA-HA-HA

That was vair-EE fun-ee Tay-LORE. It is good that YOU can poke fun AT yore-self.

HA-HA-HA-HA

Jan 19, 2010 17:10

Taylor ~

Heh.

Oi, I'm always laughing at myself.

When I learned about that site today, I had to dramatize my epic fail. It really was fun to make.

Jan 19, 2010 17:19

bob k. mando ~

*golfclap*

so ... do you already have movies made for either possible outcome of the Viqueens game?

for myself, i'm rooting for Brett to get a concussion.

Jan 19, 2010 17:24

bob k. mando ~

i'm disappointed that your avatar isn't wearing a gun.

Jan 19, 2010 17:25

Taylor ~

There aren't many characters to choose from. Going by the different characters, the designers of that app are very probably liberals. So, no way there'd be any guns.

Yeah, well, we'll see if I have to make another movie. If this Taylor character doesn't shut her big mouth, there will be sequels.

Jan 19, 2010 17:33

EN ~

You not only admitted you were wrong, but made a movie about it. THAT'S CLASS!

Jan 19, 2010 22:55

Taylor ~

As I just commented at Vox's, it's hardly a grand gesture to admit something that is so obvious. There is no wiggle room for me in this one. Heh.

But, if you notice, I still have an attitude. :) Oh yeah.

Jan 19, 2010 23:18

Giraffe ~

Nice. I definitely should get best supporting actor.

Jan 19, 2010 23:24

Taylor ~

Yeah, you're definitely a better actor there. I display the acting ability of Jessica Simpson on painkillers.

Jan 19, 2010 23:36

Difster ~

That movie was Taylor Made to admit guilt. Sorry for the bad pun and I'm probably not the first person to use your name that way but it's still funny to me and that's all that matters.

It's just too bad there wasn't a crow available in the movie to eat.

Jan 20, 2010 03:40

Taylor ~

I see subtlety wouldn't be your style of directing. Difster Tarantino...
Eat a crow. Ick.

Jan 20, 2010 04:45

AJW308 ~

I'd guess that crow tastes like chicken.

That was funny in an odd kind of way. I know there are web based text-to-speech synthesizers out there with different sexes and nationalities. That early 90's style was hard to listen to, but the dialog was mesmerizing.

Major kudos for standing by your words (though I'd expect nothing less from you) and more kudos for not backing down from your anti-Viqueens position (though now I wonder how you'll top this, if (and when) the Purple Farves (I don't like the Vikings either) win), but with that second batch of kudos I wonder if you can realize when some positions can't be defended and need to be abandoned.

Also, why, with no background in American Football, why do you have such a strong opinion?

Jan 20, 2010 16:44

Taylor ~

No background in American Football? I was raised in Dallas, Texas, USA since the age of 9. You don't think a little football, especially the Dallas Cowboys variety, would have rubbed off on this Argentine?

Unlike most of today's immigrants, my family abandoned most everything from that rotten country we had left behind, and embraced everything from our new homeland.

We'll see how the Saint progress. If they go all the way, I won't have to worry about acquiring a taste for crow...

Jan 20, 2010 17:10

AJW308 ~

I though you had said that you don't know much about the game: "and I don't know diddly squat about football" and yes, I'd have thought Texas would have deported you if you hadn't supported the Cowboys.

I'm now concerned about your sanity ;P

Jan 20, 2010 19:57

Taylor ~

Oh, I know enough about football to yap it up and make a fool of myself, but not enough for intelligent analysis of the game.

You are just NOW concerned about my sanity? Hmmm. Cold neurons don't fire too well, I suppose... :)

Jan 20, 2010 20:16

Difster ~

I see subtlety wouldn't be your style of directing. Difster Tarantino...

No, I suppose not. Subtlety has never been one of my personality traits.

Jan 20, 2010 20:19

Friday, January 15, 2010

Trash Talk Gone Wild

It seems there's a certain Giraffe around these parts who has lost his mind. Out of nowhere he starts up with the trash talk: Vikings are gonna stomp the Cowboys. One wonders what this Giraffe has been smoking, or eating, or popping. Maybe with his head being way up there, there's a little bit of oxygen deprivation going on. I'm a little worried. No one, or thing, in his right mind would make such an insanely ridiculous outlandish statement. But there you have it.

Anyone willing to help poor Giraffe regain his senses is certainly welcome to try. The shock of the reality facing him on Sunday might be too hard for him to take if he isn't first prepared for it.

The Dallas Cowboys will give the Minnesota Vikings such a whoopin' that the Viqueens will be crying like little girls by the end of the game. I can't discuss the details of how it will all go down because my vibes haven't started vibing yet (and I don't know diddly squat about football) but I did want to post this so that we may reach out to our dear, insane Giraffe as soon as possible. D-Day will be here before you know it, then it will be too late.

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Difster ~

Oh Taylor, I'm so sorry that you've gone completely and possibly incurably loca.

Just about this time tomorrow, when your illusions have been shattered and your delusions have been exposed to the cold, hard light of truth, there may be hope for your recovery.

I feel sorry for you that you live in such a state of mind that you must resort to publicly embarrassing yourself.

Please understand, we're not angry about your thoughts on this matter, we realize that you are no longer in control of your ability to observe reality.

I only hope that you will some day recover from your condition and attempt to lead a normal life, free of such lies and nonsense.

Jan 16, 2010 21:24

Taylor ~

I see the sickness has claimed yet another victim. So very sad. It feels like a tiny little tear is welling up inside my tear gland even as I type this comment...

Jan 16, 2010 21:39

Res Ipsa ~

Taylor,

Great pic. Funny post.

Jan 16, 2010 21:56

Taylor ~

Funny?! This is serious bidness! Have you ever seen a Giraffe go into shock? Oh, it's not a pretty sight. And now there are two afflicted, with time running out!

I've done all I can, now it's in God's hands. Pray he sends someone who will know exactly what to say to snap these two back from their delirium.

Jan 16, 2010 22:04

Taylor ~

Res, I had no idea what I was going to write up in this post, but when I saw that picture, I HAD to use it, and it pretty much set the tone for the whole post.

Jan 16, 2010 22:07

Morris ~

Hmmm, this could be interesting.

Pass the popcorn, please..

Heh.

Jan 17, 2010 01:33

Taylor ~

Yes, there could very well be some high drama to be had before it's all over. The clock is running down. Less than 17 hours to go before the Cowboys start kicking some Viking butt.

Jan 17, 2010 01:43

Difster ~

So when is this butt kicking going to start? It's the start of the 2nd Half and it's 17-3. The Cowgirls must just be resting and waiting for the right moment. Yes, that's it.

Don't worry Taylor, help will be available after it's all over. Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before rebuilding can begin.

Jan 17, 2010 19:46

bob k. mando ~

Have you ever seen a Giraffe go into shock?

this wouldn't resemble a large myotonic goat, would it?

Jan 17, 2010 21:40

farmer Tom ~

Taylor,

May I make a humble suggestion?

Go on vacation, don't take a computer with you,

return to comment here, in, oh say, two or three weeks,

have a nice vacation, best wishes,

Jan 17, 2010 21:43

Taylor ~

Yeah, yeah, yeah...

Fine. I stuck with my team, and got kicked in the teeth.

Jan 17, 2010 22:47

Taylor ~

Oi, it was such a ridiculous loss. Not even one TD, not even close. There is no returning to the glory days as I had hoped there would be.

It was more wishful thinking than reality. Yes, I was delusional, looking back on it. It's still Wade Phillips, it's still Tony Romo. Their combined IQ wouldn't boil water.

Jan 17, 2010 22:51

Taylor ~

I see that I shall have to eat large quantities of crow.

Jan 17, 2010 22:55

Giraffe ~

What a lovely picture of me. I've been away from the internet till now.

It's OK Taylor. We still love you. We'll make allowances for craziness. I am not sure how to handle your rooting for the Cowboys, so I'll just try to overlook it.

Anyhow, I fear the Vikings will get theirs next week.

Jan 18, 2010 14:53

Taylor ~

A whole post in your honor and you don't even show up for it. And that's an adorable picture.

Oh, I am crazy. I admit it. I was desperately looking a little ray of hope in these dark times, a glimmer of the good old days when the USA was still red, white and blue instead of just red. The Cowboys broke me heart.

I hope the Saints march all over the Vikings!

Jan 18, 2010 16:54

AJW308 ~

I hate the Vikings as much as any Packer Backer, though I do find myself watching and rooting for a team I call the Purple Farves. That being said, I expected Dallas to win yesterday.

Through the first quarter, I thought Dallas had the momentum and was going to punish the Purple Farves for having the insolence to score on them. Instead I watched a team of athletes work together to beat a talented group of guys.

Though I still can't break myself of the habit of thinking "NOOOoooo!!" every time I hear the announcers say that the Vikings have scored.

Jan 18, 2010 17:25

Taylor ~

Hey, I have one person on my side!

Yeah, the beginning didn't even hint at the eventual miserable outcome. I thought Dallas started out strong, moving the ball well - that it would at least be a contest. But nooooo.

You know, as little as I know about football, I don't think I was wrong about Romo not being able to come back from behind. He's fine if they score first. Then if the defense can hold the offense, keeping Dallas in front, he'll have the confidence to score again. But put a little pressure on him, and he goes all special olympics.

I just don't think Romo has the mental control and ability to focus in an adverse situation. He'll never wear a Super Bowl ring. Never.

Jan 18, 2010 18:06

Giraffe ~

I think the game would have turned out very differently if the Vikes had been unable to pressure Romo the homo like they did. The pass defense was looking very soft.

Jan 18, 2010 19:59

Taylor ~

If, if, if...

No point in crying over spilled Cowboys. At least there's no more chance for suffering or making a complete fool of myself.

Jan 19, 2010 01:42

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Happy 2010 To Everyone

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Morris ~

Happy New Year, Taylor.

May the Lord bless you during this year.

Jan 01, 2010 12:17

Taylor ~

It's Morris, the Sane Aussie! It's good to see you around here, it's been a long time. What a nice way to start off 2010. Thank you, Morris.

Jan 01, 2010 18:38

WaterBoy ~

Happy New Year, Taylor!

Hope you get to take that Fall color tour this year.

Jan 04, 2010 02:49

Taylor ~

Hello, WaterBoy, and a most happy 2010 to you! I think there are a lot of changes coming my way this year. We shall see what's in store, but I'm not going to make any predictions as every time I try to predict even my own life, an unexpected event trips up my plans.

Jan 04, 2010 04:30

AJW308 ~

Taylor, thank you for the good will.

May God continue to bless you and keep you safe through the coming year.

Jan 04, 2010 16:29

Taylor ~

Thank you, AJW. I appreciate that.

Jan 04, 2010 16:47

Giraffe ~

Happy new year, Taylor.

Jan 04, 2010 21:30

Taylor ~

Hey, Mr. Giraffe. Thank you. God willing, 2010 will be a good year. Maybe this new decade will be the start of new things for me as well.

I hope the year has gotten off to a good start for you, Giraffe.

Jan 05, 2010 01:04

Difster ~

Feliz Año!!!!!

May each year be better than the rest!

Jan 05, 2010 04:28

Taylor ~

Hola, Señor Difster!

Thank you. Yes, we always have hope for good things to come. And why shouldn't we? We have an awesome God who knows the number of hairs on our head, and our Lord who is always with us.

Jan 05, 2010 06:48

EN ~

Life is good, even if it gets tough. Here's to life and a new year.

Jan 05, 2010 16:07

Res Ipsa ~

Taylor,

May you have a wonderful new year.

Jan 05, 2010 20:44

Taylor ~

Life is good, even if it gets tough. Here's to life and a new year. Even IF? You mean "even when", don't you? But I know what you mean. Yes, a new year. Who knows what it will bring to each of us.

Jan 06, 2010 04:08

Taylor ~

Thank you, Mr. Res. I think I am going to try to have a wonderful year, and I pray God will show me how.

Jan 06, 2010 05:38

MendoScot ~

Sorry that I missed las fiestas con Taylor, we were travelling and not online much.

All the best to you and yours in 2010, Taylor.

Cariños desde Mendoza.

Jan 08, 2010 16:18

Taylor ~

Hey, I didn't see you there, MendoScot! Thank you.

Oh, there was nothing to miss here. You were much better off traveling with the family than hanging out online with us bloggers.

May 2010 be a good year for you and your family there in Mendoza.

Les mando cariños desde Dallas, Texas - dónde nos estan congelando las nalgas !

Jan 09, 2010 18:58

Jamie R ~

I fell asleep at 9 PM and slept right through all the fireworks and stuff being let off. Didn't give a crap either, ah ageing.

Jan 10, 2010 09:55

Taylor ~

And here's the Mad Aussie!

It's wise not to give a crap about things that don't mean anything - like how one spends one's evening on Dec 31.

I hope 2010 will bring good things to you, Jamie.

Jan 10, 2010 19:49

Jamie R ~

I expect it to, you know if you got on Facebook you could see the journey. You've already missed all the pictures from Canada and the USA and my take on the picture stories. And all the other stuff going on Down Under.

Jan 11, 2010 07:09

Taylor ~

I'd like to see all that! You have a blog, you know. I follow that and have enjoyed your posts about your trip, I also subscribe to your youtube videos, too.

You're asking too much to expect me to run with that Facebook herd. No, I won't do it. I don't think. Maybe. I'll have to think about it. OK. Fine. I'll join, but just to see your stuff. I have no interest in socializing. So, once I join, I have to beg you to be my friend, then, if I'm lucky, you will allow me to see your stuff? Oi. I hate that crap.

I'm messing with an ex-boyfriend on twitter. Heh. I follow him, and he obviously knows it. Though I've never directed any tweets to him, I will make comments that are obviously responses to his comments. And it gets to him. Oi. He's such a weenie, he deserves it. And he's a doctor, newly married, with a baby, but he whines like a baby himself.

I almost had regrets about breaking up with him, but it's obvious why I did - it could have never worked out.

Jan 11, 2010 17:33

Taylor ~

OK, it's done. I added you as a friend. Now I guess you have to wave your magic wand so that I may be allowed entry into your magical facebook kingdom.

I like that profile photo of you and Sarah on the basketball court.

Jan 11, 2010 19:47

JD Curtis ~

Saludos Taylor. I hope all is well with you.

Damn Cowboys. I was expecting it though.

Abrazos

Jan 12, 2010 01:46

Taylor ~

Hola, JD.

Yeah, these days it must be as hard being an Eagles fan as it is fun being a Cowboys fan. Most people did not expect the Eagles would get dominated like that again.

I'm doing OK. I hope your 2010 has started out good and gets even better.

Abrazos a vos tambien, JD.

Jan 12, 2010 02:45

Giraffe ~

Vikings are gonna stomp the Cowboys.

Jan 13, 2010 20:26

Taylor ~

You wanna start, eh? That's fine with me. I'm ready to rumble.

Stomping, you say. I see. I shall have to devote an entire post to this subject... You have been warned.

Jan 14, 2010 00:56

Giraffe ~

Bring it sister.

Jan 14, 2010 20:03

Taylor ~

Oh, I will, brother.

Just not yet! :)

Jan 15, 2010 17:46

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Simply Beautiful

Trees
By Joyce Kilmer

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

Trees are magnificent things. The neighborhood where I live has many big, tall trees and all kinds of greenery, but on a recent trip to an old part of Dallas, I was dumbstruck by all the old giants that soared over the residential homes that were nestled amongst them. I kicked my puny oak tree when I got home. Not really. It's a beautiful, big oak tree.

I love trees in all seasons, even after winter rains and winds have stripped them of all their foliage. As the world becomes darker and uglier, the beauty in little, everyday things becomes more appealing to me.

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EN ~

Beautiful they are. I live in an old neighborhood with many oaks, dogwoods and Japanese Maples. This time of year is the proverbial "riot of color". Then there's the vineyard on the hill down the street. The affect of looking out across the hills and seeing all this red, yellow, greens and earth, is something not to be missed.

Dec 02, 2009 20:30

Taylor ~

That sounds lovely, EN. I can only imagine the scenery in your neck of the woods, which has so much natural beauty. I've been to California several times, but never made it that far North.

Dec 02, 2009 22:40

WaterBoy ~

Probably my favorite poem, one of only a few I can even stomach. Beautiful picture accompanying it, too. Thanks for the exceptional afternoon pick-me-up.

One of the things I miss most about living in the northern tier of this country is the magnificent color change in the fall. Here in the Colorado Rockies, there is less variety in the foliage where the deciduous trees are mostly aspen. It's still a great trip driving up into the mountains on those narrow, unpaved roads through the rocky wilderness, but just not as colorful.

Dec 03, 2009 21:52

Taylor ~

My aunt told me of the amazing Fall colors she saw when she and her husband went to visit his hometown and family in Michigan. She said it was like the trees were on fire. That's what you're talking about.

I forgot about the Aspens. My sister lives in Arizona and when I visit we'll take a drive up to Flagstaff for some sightseeing of the mountains and snow. The Aspens are beautiful.

Dec 04, 2009 00:47

WaterBoy ~

It's a full-blown phenomenon amongst some people. They'll mix a long drive with a couple stops to visit area wineries and cider mills along the way.

Here's a little sample:

Fall begins Golden fire Colors of the rainbow

Dec 04, 2009 03:30

WaterBoy ~

(cont'd)

Rainbow II A little side trip Best for last

Dec 04, 2009 03:30

Taylor ~

Poor Big Sam. Yeah, trees are beautiful but they can be deadly if they fall on you. But wood is awesome.

Thanks for those pics.

It's like nature's big finale at the end of the show, setting off the fireworks. Then it goes to sleep.

I never tire of the beauty in nature.

Dec 04, 2009 04:26

WaterBoy ~

"It's like nature's big finale at the end of the show, setting off the fireworks. Then it goes to sleep."

Well put.

Dec 04, 2009 04:50

bob k. mando ~

don't kick your poor oak tree.

water and fertilize it ... and wait.

patience, grasshopper.

Dec 05, 2009 17:34

Taylor ~

Heh. I was only joking. My oak is big, only not as tall as those 100 year old trees. Right now its leaves are a red that can't be closely compared to any other red.

I've never watered or fertilized it. It must have one heck of a root system, tapping into waters way down there. Droughts don't faze it in the least. It's an amazing design that maintains that gigantic amount of living matter.

Dec 05, 2009 18:07

bob k. mando ~

Heh. I was only joking.

but of course.

however, what humor value could i have gotten out of this if i had only read you figuratively?

Dec 08, 2009 07:56

Res Ipsa ~

Nice post.

When we were first married Mrs Ipsa and I took a color tour of the NE. It was great.

Dec 16, 2009 02:25

AJW308 ~

Taylor, We've had a day of fog, then it turned cold(er). All the trees here have 1/2" of hoarfrost on them. They seem to absorb stress as well as sound. To me, the most peaceful place in the world is a forest lost in winter.

Dec 18, 2009 16:24

Taylor ~

When we were first married Mrs Ipsa and I took a color tour of the NE. It was great.

I've always wanted to do that, but have yet to actually plan it. It's the long car trip thing - being cooped up in a car too long is rather unpleasant for me. Now, if I was traveling in one of those really nice huge motorhomes, where I could walk around, have a glass of wine, prepare a meal, and sleep, without first having to stop at some strange place and deal with strangers, I'd go for it.

Dec 19, 2009 18:32

Taylor ~

To me, the most peaceful place in the world is a forest lost in winter.

I know exactly how you feel. Some of the fondest memories from my childhood are of riding my horse through a quiet, dead still forest on a sunny but frigid winter day, stopping at those cozy little nooks of sunshine blocked off from the biting wind to soak up a little warmth.

Of course, all that peace and tranquility instantly vanishes when your high-strung horsie imagines a long, thin branch lying on the ground to be a dreaded snake, causing her to immediately and without warning leap into the air like a gazelle... Heh. Great times.

Dec 19, 2009 19:35

Arielle ~

As the world becomes darker and uglier, the beauty in little, everyday things becomes more appealing to me.

Me, too.

Dec 21, 2009 13:54

Res Ipsa ~

Taylor,

Go anyway. Make a plan and take the trip. You can save some driving and get a flight and rent a car. As for hotels, either do what I do. Stay in the cheapest thing available because you're not going to sleep all that well, or make it a B&B tour. The B&B's are going to be more expensive that time of year but it may well be worth it.

Dec 21, 2009 19:33

Taylor ~

Hi, Arielle!

We're probably not alone. I imagine that the blatant corruption and in-your-face vileness of today's world leaves decent people to seek respite wherever it can still be found.

Dec 21, 2009 19:43

Taylor ~

It just occurred to me that what would be even better is to make it a kind of camping/car trip. I don't know what sort of camping facilities are available in those parts, but I'd go for that. Your tent, food and all your gear are in the car as you drive wherever you please, then you find a nice campground and set up your tent, cook the meal, drink your brandy, etc... Yeah, I could go for that.

Dec 21, 2009 19:49

Res Ipsa ~

We did some camping when we went. I remember that some of the camp grounds had nice facilities and showers.

Dec 22, 2009 07:43

AXCrom ~

I do miss the colors changing here in Houston, the trees simply go from green to brown, usually over a weekend.

I took my wife (who was born in Houston) to Missouri last fall to see some friends of mine and she was astonished at the beautiful colors we saw, the vibrant reds and yellows and oranges that painted the mountainsides. The Ozarks are something to see in the fall.

Dec 24, 2009 14:02

EN ~

Just wanted to wish you a personal Merry Christmas Miss Taylor. Here's hoping your life shines as bright as your usually unseen heart.

Dec 24, 2009 16:18

Taylor ~

I do miss the colors changing here in Houston, the trees simply go from green to brown, usually over a weekend.

That's no fun at all. Dallas isn't that far from you guys, but there's a quite a difference in our climates. Houston's climate is very similar to that of Buenos Aires, where I was born. Now that I think about it, there's no burst of color in the Fall there either.

Dec 26, 2009 01:23

Taylor ~

The kindness we receive is a gift. Your kind thoughts here are just the same. Thank you, EN and Merry Christmas to you.

I hope your life shines brightly as well, EN. May you and yours be blessed.

Dec 26, 2009 02:57

Saturday, October 10, 2009

China Gets Hummer From US

I'm quite sure that upon hearing this story, I am not the only one who immediately considered the sordid double entendre. It is too obvious to not have it come to one's mind. Sadly, its meaning is actually the more pathetically realistic one - well deserved though it may be. The economically and spiritually ravaged USA has been reduced to turning cheap tricks for Chinese businessmen.

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farmer Tom ~

Since I am naive, I have to admit that I do not know what the double entrendre is. I assume it must be something sexual from the last sentence, but I've never heard the term related to any sex act I know of.

Oct 11, 2009 02:59

Difster ~

It's another word for blow job Farmer Tom.

Taylor, we've been blowing China for years. My I could get so metaphorically graphic here. Yikes. I shall refrain.

Oct 11, 2009 03:38

Taylor ~

Farmer Tom, I only picked up on this meaning of the word from the same blogs we both peruse. Evidently, you weren't paying attention. :)

Oct 11, 2009 18:50

AJW308 ~

I'm with Taylor. The things I've learned in this little corner of the blogosphere cover the full spectrum, though I didn't pick up on the second meaning through my disdain.

Oct 12, 2009 17:07

toothy ~

You are missed over at Vox's place, just FYI.

Hope you and yours are well.

Oct 16, 2009 19:24

toothy ~

I guess I should mention that was directed to taylor, but you other guys are slacking too!!

Oct 16, 2009 19:25

Taylor ~

Thank you, toothy. It's always good to know that one is missed. Of course, a big mouth like mine can hardly not be missed...

Me and mine are doing well. Breathing, shelter, food - got all the basics covered. I can't complain and I don't, much.

Oct 16, 2009 22:51

Giraffe ~

I think I'll go home and ask the Mrs. for a double entendre.

Oct 16, 2009 22:52

Taylor ~

Heh.

With you being a Giraffe and all, I could come up with a few responses here, but I don't want to go there.

On to more polite matters... Congratulations to you and your wife for a second baby on the way. Wow. Two little ones must be such a handful. But this time you'll be experienced.

Oct 16, 2009 23:15

Giraffe ~

Well, Farmer Tom asked what a double entendre was, and Difster told him it was a blow job.

Oct 16, 2009 23:22

Giraffe ~

And thanks.

Oct 16, 2009 23:23

Taylor ~

Giraffe, you've hit on the triple entendre.

Oct 16, 2009 23:29

Taylor ~

Or is that a double double entendre? In which case it could be an entendre squared.

Oct 16, 2009 23:33

Difster ~

Farmer Tom said he didn't know what THE double entendre was, not that he didn't know what A double entendre was. I took it to mean that he didn't know the double meaning of a hummer.

Oct 18, 2009 04:39

AXCrom formerly Crom ~

I recently asked about you over at Vox's as to why you weren't posting anymore and I did not see a response...

I for one miss your acerbic wit and I hope you return to not suffer fools gladly more often. Yours is a unique perspective and while I don't believe that you and I have ever directly spoken to one another, you are missed.

Oct 20, 2009 01:55

Taylor ~

We are pulling your leg, Difsta dude.

And just where did YOU pick up on the meaning of this word? Hmmm? I was an innocent bystander.

Oct 20, 2009 02:29

Taylor ~

Hello, AXCrom. We have spoken to one another before, on this blog, I believe. You're in Texas, right? If not, then you're not the blogger I was thinking about, but I am very familiar with your handle as you're a regular at Vox's.

I didn't realize that unabashed hatred for all things vile and evil was a unique perspective. Heh.

Thanks, Crom, I appreciate your stopping by.

Oct 20, 2009 03:07

AXCrom formerly Crom ~

I am the Crom from over at Vox's, I changed my handle to something unique since it was hijacked by an atheist asshat over there recently.

I am in TX, and I do check your blog occasionally - I don't remember commenting but it's likely that I did at some point. Anyway, glad to see you are still around and hope to read more of your stuff in the future.

Oct 20, 2009 16:12

MendoScot ~

I guess I'll have to give up using "ho hum" for possible misunderstandings.

And I will manfully resist making comments about how you parked your Hummer.

Oct 20, 2009 18:02

bob k. mando ~

music to sell your automotive division by: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwEkagPTPKw

Oct 20, 2009 19:21

EN ~

Bob, that was sooooo gay. It was very cruel, and downright painful, of you to post that video. I must ask. How did you know it was there? You're under suspicion as of now.

Oct 20, 2009 21:56

bob k. mando ~

Bob, that was sooooo gay.

maybe so, but not near as gay as soccer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqv8UJc72SU

How did you know it was there?

i didn't know it was there. i was trying to google songs with humming in them and that was the best i could come up with. pulling up Indian music with "Hum" in the title gets tiresome after a while.

i'm pretty sure the Chad Mitchell Trio has some stuff with real humming, but i can't find anything on youtube and i don't have my cd collection to hand so i can't look for myself. i think maybe "Hang on the bell, Nellie" from Mighty Day on Campus. probably some other stuff as well. "Moscow Nights"?

now, which scares you more; that i have Chad Mitchell Trio cd's or that i can find that ... whatever it was?

You're under suspicion as of now.

muwahahahahahahahaha.

*rubs hands together*

because making you nervous is all part of my dastardly plan. i will continue with these small steps to earn your trust .......

darn it, screwed up again.

Oct 21, 2009 02:31

Res Ipsa ~

"Of course, a big mouth like mine can hardly not be missed..."

"But this time you'll be experienced."

This blog used to be much more family friendly and not nearly as tongue in check...

Nov 09, 2009 17:04

Taylor ~

??? Neither of those statements were said tongue in cheek. Both were perfectly straightforward and stated within a family friendly context.

I am very surprised you would see it otherwise, Res.

Nov 10, 2009 01:22

Res Ipsa ~

"I am very surprised you would see it otherwise, Res."

No your not. :)

I'm sticking to the double entrendre theme and getting the most mileage from it.

Nov 10, 2009 05:08

Taylor ~

So, now I'm a liar AND I have a dirty mind.

That's nice.

Nov 10, 2009 12:05

Res Ipsa ~

Taylor,

???

I've been working the last couple of days. I just checked in.

No offense was meant.

Please reread my remarks from the point of view of MY milking the double entrendre theme by misconstruing and changing the context of your innocent comments.

Now are you surprised that I said it? I was having a little fun in slightly bad taste.

Nov 12, 2009 05:47

EN ~

"I was having a little fun in slightly bad taste."

Was the bad taste in your mouth? OK, I'm going now.

Nov 19, 2009 18:02

Taylor ~

I need to put up a new post...

Nov 19, 2009 19:51

EN ~

A new post would be good. At heart I'm (still) a childish 13 years old. All the reverence and respect to you personally, but I still grin every single time I read the title of this post.

Nov 19, 2009 20:28

WaterBoy ~

Now, Taylor...you've known most of your commenters long enough to know what kind of response you were likely to get from them.

Mission Accomplished 8)

Nov 20, 2009 16:44

Taylor ~

I didn't consider the shenanigans factor inherent in this post.

Nov 21, 2009 00:56

Monday, August 31, 2009

August "Wrap Up"

August has come and gone without a single post from me. I want to get something in here before it is officially over. Let's see... Oh, I burned a good part of my torso yesterday - not seriously, but it was red and really smarted for a good while. Burns, even minor ones, cause so much pain. It was a freaky little accident, quite unforeseeable really. This was a first, and last, as I usually learn my lesson from these mishaps. Unfortunately, there seems to be no limit to the ways I find to do stupid things that put me in bodily danger.

I was on my way to visit Cousin at his shop and decided to take everything for a mate. So, I got out the handy-dandy pump action Nissan thermos, then partially filled it with boiling water to rinse it out. I closed the top and had just begun to shake it a little to get the boiling water all around the inside, when, instantly, the boiling water exploded out the spigot and all over me. It kept spewing out that water like it was possessed! I jumped back but it was too late. The damage had been done. I immediately put ice water all over the area to stop the burning, then covered it all in white sugar and wrapped myself with an ankle bandage to keep the sugar in place. It's all gone now and good as new. That's the sweetest I've been in a long time.

Here's the month of August in history:

1 The first U.S. Census is completed. There are four million people in the U.S. in 1790.

2 Wild Bill Hickock is killed during a poker game. He was holding a "Dead Man's Hand", two pair aces and 8's. (1876)

3 The Nautilus, a nuclear powered submarine is the first submarine to cross the North Pole under water. (1958)

4 Champagne is invented by Dom Perignon. (1693) I'll drink to that!

5 Little Orphan Annie comic strip debuts. (1924)

6 Murderer John Hart is the first person to be executed in an electric chair (1890)

6 Baseball pitching legend Cy Young pitches his first his first game, a win. (1890)

6 The Atom bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, Japan by the U.S. (1945)

7 The "Order of the Purple Heart" is created by President George Washington (1782)

7 Through an Act of Congress, the Federal Goverment takes over the creation and maintenance of the nations' lighthouses. (1789)

8 The Daughters of the American Revolution organization is created. (1890)

8 The USSR finally declares war against Japan. (1945)

9 Animated cartoon Dizzy Dishes premieres, with new star Betty Boop! (1930)

9 President Richard M. Nixon becomes the first and only president to resign while in office (1974)

10 The village of Chicago is incorporated. (1833)

10 "Smile, You're on Candid Camera". Allen Funt's wildly popular show debuts. (1948)

11 The Beatles begin their last US concert tour. (1966)

12 US annexes Hawaii. (1898)

13 Spanish defeat the Aztecs Indians and conquerors Mexico City. (1521)

14 Japan surrenders, ending World War II. (1945)

14 Get a whiff of this...the Whiffle Ball was patented on this day. (1953)

15 The Panama Canal is opened. (1914)

16 Gold is discovered in the Klondike. (1896)

17 Construction is started on the Berlin Wall. (1961)

18 The 1,000 Islands bridge, connecting the US and Canada is dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. (1938)

19 Indianapolis Speedway holds it's first auto race (1909)

20 The Civil War is formally declared to be over by President Andrew Johnson. (1866)

21 Venetian blinds are patented. (1841)

21 Hawaii becomes the 50th state. (1959)

22 The Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre (1911)

23 The first picture of Earth from the moon is taken by Lunar Orbiter 1. (1966)

24 The infamous Mount Vesuvius eruption buries the city of Pompeii. (79)

24 The Waffle Iron is patented by Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York. (1869)

25 Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia was born. (1530)

25 Amelia Earhart completes her trans-continental flight. (1932)

26 Julius Caesar's Roman army invades Brittain (55 BC)

26 U.S. Congress passes the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. (1920)

27 The island volcano of Krakatoa in Indonesia erupts. It was heard over 3,000 miles away and was one of the biggest natural disasters ever recorded. (1886)

28 Senator Thurmond begins a 24 hour filibuster against the Civil Rights Bill. (1957)

29 Walt Disney's Mary Poppins is released. (1964)

30 The Late Show with David Letterman premieres on CBS. (1993)

31 Heavy weight champion Rocky Marciano dies in a plane crash near Newton, Iowa. (1964)

I guess with all the crap that happens in this world, I should consider myself lucky to have gotten through August with just a red tummy.

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Difster ~

FIRST!

I haven't been blogging much either. Most of my spewing is done on Facebook as of late.

It took me a moment to figure out you meant mah-tay, not a life partner. I knew you didn't mean that you were going to mate with your cousin. And I was a bit puzzled how a thermos constitutes necessary gear for a mate.

I'm a little slow sometimes.

Sep 01, 2009 05:07

Jamie R ~

I see stuff that can burn you is still a terrorist threat in your every day tasks.

Sep 01, 2009 10:49

Taylor ~

It took me a moment to figure out you meant mah-tay

I imagine most people wouldn't automatically pick up on that. And that pronunciation would make you sound like such a gringo! Heh. It's mah-te - the e as in egg. All e's are always pronounced that way. Vowels in Spanish have one and only one pronunciation.

Sep 01, 2009 15:23

Taylor ~

I see stuff that can burn you is still a terrorist threat in your every day tasks.

I figured you'd be amused by that, recalling past incidents. I really am not a klutz, but stuff like that does seem to happen to me. It's a good thing I heal fast.

Sep 01, 2009 15:44

Athor Pel ~

I hope you figured out why the hot water spewed out and will not do it again.

Things can go the other way as well. A container that is hot inside being cooled off too quickly while sealed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5l0K62n8B4

Sep 02, 2009 05:14

Taylor ~

Well hello, Mr. Pel.

I figured I was the victim of physics gone wild - just like that tank. Geez. That's a pretty awesome force. I wish our politicians had the same properties. Unfortunately, they will never lack for hot air to offset the external pressure...

Sep 02, 2009 23:36

AJW308 ~

I hang with a bunch of Brits on the net. Mates and fags are standard fare with them.

I've always pictured you that sweet, just not with fools, morons, or imbeciles.

I do have an Argentina question: I've been told that insults are part of the accepted social fabric. For example a guy would introduce his friend "This is Mike, the ugliest guy I know" or "This is Sue, the easiest slut in town" and everyone would laugh, knowing it was a joke. Is this true?

Sep 03, 2009 16:38

Taylor ~

I've always pictured you that sweet, just not with fools, morons, or imbeciles.

Thank you, AJW. And don't forget liberals. I do not suffer liberal sons of bitches.

I do have an Argentina question: I've been told that insults are part of the accepted social fabric.

Yeah, that's true, and generally associated with Porteños, those of us from the port city of Buenos Aires. We will insult anyone and everyone, and have the dirtiest mouths in the Southern hemisphere - maybe Northern too. It is not a social fabric for the timid.

Sep 03, 2009 19:24

AJW308 ~

Sounds like a fun place to visit.

And I'm sorry for forgetting liberals, though it's kind of implied by 'fools, moron, and imbeciles.'

Sep 04, 2009 16:47

Res Ipsa ~

Here I was hoping the belly burn was caused by the sun, as part of your effort to give us a good euro-tan pic to help us morn the end of summer. ;)

Sep 11, 2009 02:02

EN ~

Was wondering what happened to you? Glad to read your still around. Hope all is well.

Sep 15, 2009 15:21

Taylor ~

Nice to hear from you, EN. All is OK, not bad, eh, I guess the best that can be expected living through the fall of Western civilization.

A string of rainy and cooler days has been a wonderful change from summer's oppressive heat.

It may surprise and disappoint Res to know that here in Texas we don't mourn the end of summer in any way, shape or form. We dance for joy - fully clothed... :)

You wouldn't relate to that either, being in northern CA.

Sep 15, 2009 16:36

EN ~

I like fall quite a lot. Winter? Not so much. It's in the mid 80s and dry here. but it will be back in the 100s by next week. Winter won't arrive until after Thanksgiving. I'll wait here for it.

As for the fall of Western Civilization, what the hell? Wasn't doin' much else of any real value. Besides, it has already fallen and we missed it.

Sep 15, 2009 21:06

Taylor ~

Feeling the fall weather in the air always makes me happy. We're done with the 100s for the year. I didn't realize you guys got that hot over there.

Already fallen? Well, I suppose a man who is free-falling could be said to be already fallen. That inevitable recontact with terra firma is the real doozy and I think we have yet to witness that.

Sep 16, 2009 02:45

Doh-San ~

Interesting stuff. One small correction though: the Berlin Wall was begun in the night of 12-13 Aug 1961, not the 17th.

Sep 23, 2009 09:15

Taylor ~

Hello, Mr. Doh-San. Thank you for that correction. There is usually some error in these "factoids". People can be so sloppy with details. When it's very important, I never take anyone's word on anything and will look it up - unless I know the person is a stickler for details. It tends to irritate them, but that's too bad. I have been given flat out wrong information on too many occasions and automatically assumed it was correct. And I really feel bad if I then pass on that wrong information to someone else.

Hmmmm. I'll have to look up this date now...

Sep 24, 2009 02:32

Taylor ~

Hey, that question about the Berlin Wall was just now on Jeopardy! And Doh-San is correct.

Sep 24, 2009 17:11

JD Curtis ~

And you put sugar on it?! That's a new one on me ;-)

Sep 29, 2009 20:39

Taylor ~

It works. Plain white sugar. I guess the reason sugar is so hard on your internal organs is the same reason it's good for burned tissue - it's a pure chemical, sucrose, very bio available to the damaged tissues. I have no idea what the exact mechanism is, but I assume that somehow sugar enables the tissues to repair themselves much faster than they could otherwise.

Sep 30, 2009 02:00

Professor Hale ~

TIme to do your Sept monthly rollup.

Oct 01, 2009 17:08

Taylor ~

I know! My little brain is always coming up with things that I could blog about, but this newly acquired ADD doesn't allow me to sit still and concentrate long enough to write it down. Alas. Such a loss to humanity. :) Seriously. I've got a lot of things bouncing around in here.

Oct 01, 2009 18:26

bob k. mando ~

http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20090217/ARTICLES/902170327?Title=Taylor-s-Law-to-be-introduced

Oct 04, 2009 16:34

Taylor ~

Ha! Good. Teenagers aren't human. They shouldn't drive at all. As I've often said, teenagers should be shipped to an island and not allowed to return to civilization (such as it is) until they turn 20. But when I recently told this to an acquaintance, she made a very good point that they'd probably build a ship and come back to kill us all. Heh.

Like a reformed alcoholic, I may be over-reacting to those terrible teens. I was an unusually terrible one.

Oct 04, 2009 17:11

bob k. mando ~

really? i had thought it was merely amusing.

now i find out that Taylor is the acknowledged queen of Alabama. *raise eyebrow*

Oct 05, 2009 01:11

Taylor ~

Queen of Alabama? That's one hell of an insult.

Oct 05, 2009 18:59

bob k. mando ~

heh, even southerners fall prey to the anti-south bias.

would you prefer "Queen of Memphis" or is that still to far south?

http://www.clevver.com/music/video/199796/confederate-railroad-queen-of-memphis-music-video.html

Oct 05, 2009 22:36

Taylor ~

It's Queen of Texas or nothing.

And playing that country music in my presence would be just beggin' for a beheadin'. In fact that would be my saying, "You're beggin for a beheadin', ain't ya?"

Oct 06, 2009 01:05

bob k. mando ~

saucy wench, behave yourself or i shall "gone to TX" and tweak your tender midriff. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dr_John_Zoidberg.png

if i had been trying to insult you, i'd have called you "Queen of the Republik of Kalifornia" or some such thing.

and as far as the country goes, my musical tastes are ... erm, ahem, ... "well rounded"? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYhsKsMtb8Y

Oct 06, 2009 04:07

Taylor ~

I have never had my tender midriff tweaked. And I am not about to start - most especially by the likes of someone who would listen to that migraine music. Good God. I managed to listen to 29 seconds of that before my neurons began writhing in agony.

That Zoidberg guy reminds me of the Ood from Dr. Who.

Oh, to be Queen of the Republik of Kalifornia... The illegal Mexicans couldn't run back to Mehico fast enough. The liberals would be tripping over themselves to cross flyover country. The faggots and the hippies... It would be a slaughterfest. Taylor the Terrible would clean house.

Oct 06, 2009 17:45

bob k. mando ~

Good God. I managed to listen to 29 seconds of that before my neurons began writhing in agony.

as i said, my musical tastes are "well rounded" ( others may prefer "indiscriminate" ). perhaps my Nina Simone, Robin Trower or Moody Blues cd's would be more your speed.

regardless, Marty Robbins is some good music. that he was a racer is just icing.

That Zoidberg guy reminds me of the Ood from Dr. Who.

i do not understand where these unauthorized photographs of me are coming from. ;_;

The illegal Mexicans couldn't run back to Mehico fast enough.

because there are no illegals in Texas....

heh.

i eagerly await news of the next iteration of the "Taylor Law".

perhaps you will start taking your pistol with you in the car? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wMa_t5cBgY

( more agony writhing ensues )

Oct 06, 2009 19:19

Friday, July 31, 2009

Menorca

Somehow, someway, sometime, I must visit this little jewel in the Mediterranean. I've Google Earthed all over it. From its white powder beaches, turquoise and lapis lazuli waters, to its coves and inlets, to its interior of grassy rolling hills and quaint farm houses, to its pine treed walkways leading to the beaches, Menorca isn't just gorgeous, it's also very civilized, which is the way I prefer islands to be.

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Difster ~

FIRST!

That place looks absolutely awesome!

In the third picture, the boats look like they're floating above the water.

You should just move there and work from the beach!

Aug 02, 2009 01:19

Taylor ~

Hey there, Difster.

Yeah, Menorca is like a dream to me. I included that pic specifically because to me it looks just as you describe - like the boats are floating. I've seen quite a few pics now of boats in Menorca waters that look the same way, so I don't think it's just that one pic. The water around there must crystal clear.

My only problem is that Menorca is part of Spain, in the belly of the EU beast. I don't know if I could handle the leftist socialist attitudes there, the prohibitive gun laws, the sky high taxes, controls out the wazzoo, and who knows what sort of ungodliness is commonplace.

I've become wholly disgusted with this world. But, it wouldn't hurt to take a trip there to see for myself what kind of life is to be had. After all, I do speak the language.

Aug 02, 2009 02:01

Difster ~

Mind your business, find a weapon off book, keep your money off shore. There's always a way.

Aug 02, 2009 03:24

Taylor ~

Of course there's always a way, but only if there's a will.

And I've looked at this and thought about it but can't figure out what you mean by "weapon off book".

Aug 02, 2009 20:06

AJW308 ~

No papers. Off the gov't books. Unlicensed. Black. Untraceable.

Until now, I never would have thought that sailboats could levitate on a combined mixture of beauty and relaxation.

I too want to see the Southern (Nate, don't excited yet) coast of Europe. I've always thought it would be the Southern coast of France, but this place does make me reconsider.

After all, not only do I have an internet friend in Spain, there are some historical sites there I'd like to see.

Aug 03, 2009 16:59

Giraffe ~

Glad to see a post. I clicked the comments because I also found the levitating sailboats remarkable.

Aug 03, 2009 17:43

Taylor ~

Oh! Thanks, AJW. Regardless of how one acquires the guns, restrictive gun control laws will make you more of a criminal than the criminal you're defending yourself against. That's really the problem.

I like exploring around historical places, too. Menorca has ruins, megaliths, and man-made caves that go back to 2000 B.C. I guess people have been hanging out on Menorca for a long time. But for the oldest of all, there's nothing like the Middle East. How I would love just to explore all over that part of the world.

Aug 03, 2009 19:06

Taylor ~

Glad to see a post.

July was coming to an end, and I wanted to get in one post for the month. I am an utterly pathetic blogger.

If you Google Earth around Menorca and click on the photo icons, you'll see more of those amazing levitating boats. You'll also see how beautiful the interior is. It's an absolutely lovely little island.

There are more exotic and beautiful islands in this world, like the Seychelles (unbelievably beautiful), but they're wild, primitve, with jungles and stuff - meaning full of scary critters. Ick. They'd be great for a vacation getaway, but not for a permanent homestead.

Aug 03, 2009 19:24

MendoScot ~

Two words, Taylor. English tourists.

It might not be so bad now that the UK is imploding, but it used to have an awful reputation for yahoos.

Still, the photos are lovely.

Aug 03, 2009 19:59

Taylor ~

Hola, MendoScot.

I have read that the English flock to the Balearics. But, I'm surprised the Gallegos would put up with them acting like yahoos.

From what I've read, Menorca is more family oriented and quieter than Mallorca or Ibiza. Hopefully, all the yahooing is happening on those other islands. Like I said, I'd spend a while there before making any decision. I have a friend of a friend who lives in Mallorca, and has invited me to visit. That's a big help to have a local connection.

Aug 03, 2009 20:24

MendoScot ~

Yes, it is. My comment was based on old info and my brothers trip there I don't remember how long ago. He used to pretend to be Russian when he travelled to avoid being mistaken for the hated Sassenach, but I understand that it's no longer a good idea - the Ivans having managed to acquire their own bad rep along the way.

Suerte.

Aug 03, 2009 20:43

Taylor ~

Hah. Pretending to be another nationality can be an effective strategy, and one I've used before. But, Russian? I can't imagine that being an advantage, anywhere.

Hey, I learned a new word - Sassenach: a word used chiefly by the Scots to designate an Englishman. But, of course, I'm Argentine, with no need to conceal my English roots. There are quite a few of us Argentines living in Spain.

Aug 03, 2009 21:01

MendoScot ~

Hey, I learned a new word - Sassenach: a word used chiefly by the Scots to designate an Englishman.

More denigrate than designate - historically it's the Highlanders term of comtempt for a Lowlander.

The Argies living in Spain include one of my wife's cousins, and a bunch of our students from here - Argentine graduates are in high demand in the first world. The Idiots In Government haven't managed to destroy education here yet, altho' they are trying hard.

Time for me to go and pick the eldest up from her ballet class.

Un abrazo, Taylor.

Aug 03, 2009 22:08

Clay ~

Heya Taylor,

I was checking this place out, off the coast of Brazil. Know anything about it?

http://wiki.worldflicks.org/fernando_de_noronha.html#coords=(-3.8538,%20-32.4187)&z=13

Aug 07, 2009 20:13

Taylor ~

Hello, Mr. Clay. No, I don't know anything about those islands. They're pretty but very small. I mean, those are small enough that you'd want one all to yourself. Now, that would be very nice.

Aug 08, 2009 00:28

Clay ~

Doncha be calling me Mister, Missy.

Believe it or not, I first heard about these Island(s) because that Air France jet went down near them.

They sure look pretty, tho. Just looking for a gullible Gringo with some bucks.

Aug 08, 2009 09:09

Res Ipsa ~

T-Cakes,

Spain is very nice. I have fond memories of my time spent splashing about in those waters. My experience is that non-natives are generally left alone by the government provided they keep to themselves and stay out of trouble. If you really are thinking about making that kind of a change, drop me a line.

Aug 19, 2009 07:43

Taylor ~

Hey there, Res.

I had no idea you had been galivanting around Spain. Drop you a line for what? When I get there, do you want me to be on the lookout for any young Spaniards that look like you? :)

If and when I make such a move will depend on so many things to happen - none of which have yet to materialize.

Aug 19, 2009 15:49

Res Ipsa ~

Andorra

Google it.

Get a PO box, forwarding service, bank account(preferably one that has branches in Spain) and residency there. Legally emigrate if it suits your fancy.

Then get a little sea side villa on your island of choice. You will draw no attention from Spanish authorities unless you do something bad, like break an obvious law.

Should you need to conduct business a short boat ride followed by an, in my experience anyway, pleasant train ride to the mountains will get you to a nation where you can do so without a great deal of official oversight, and then another short ride home. The Spanish don't care and the American authorities can't do much about it.

I enjoyed my time in Spain, although most of my seaside experience was in Catalonia. I prefer the Spanish beaches to the french ones. Euro bathing is more enjoyable spectator sport when the women have less body hair than I.

Aug 19, 2009 20:06

Res Ipsa ~

Silly me I thought that Minorca was in the Canaries. You would be just a hop skip and a jump from Barcelona. I think you have to take a bus from Barcelona, but they might have the airport built now, so a plane ride might be faster. I rode the train from Perpignan and took a short bus, it only cost a few franc as I remember.

Aug 19, 2009 20:42

Taylor ~

That's interesting, Res. Thanks for that advice. At this initial stage of planning I would not have considered that, but it's a definite direction to the start of a plan. Woohoo!

Oh yeah, Menorca would be much closer to Andorra than the Canaries. And I love trains, especially through mountainous terrains.

If I ever get there, I'll have to remember to send you a photo of myself - and to be sure that I have less body hair than you. :)

Aug 19, 2009 21:42

Taylor ~

Get a PO box, forwarding service, bank account(preferably one that has branches in Spain) and residency there.

Things may have changed in Andorra. A quick search and I see that it's not possible to establish residency with only a PO Box and bank account.

Aug 19, 2009 21:57

Res Ipsa ~

183 days and you can be free of US Federal taxes forever. The requirements that are now in place aren't to difficult to live with. You can have your apartment there and a seaside bungalow on the island. There are two points of entry to the country that are maned, the others are roads you can drive across without dealing with customs. Whose to say when you are and are not in the country?

If you want to send euro tan pictures, you don't have to wait till you move to Spain. ;)

Aug 20, 2009 00:48

Taylor ~

How much money do you think I have? Own two living places - in two different countries - in Europe? Oh Res, you must have hit your head very hard...

I have dual citizenship. I am both an Argentine AND a US citizen - and have passports from both countries. Surely, I could use that to some tax advantage, somewhere.

If you want to send euro tan pictures, you don't have to wait till you move to Spain.

I do if I don't want to be a rotten little skank.

Aug 20, 2009 01:04

Res Ipsa ~

Taylor, I never would think of you as a skank. A hot blooded Argentine temptress, probably, but never a skank.

Aug 20, 2009 18:14

Taylor ~

Hot blooded Argentine temptress, huh? Heh. I can live with that, but it does make me smile. You guys have never seen my hot blooded Argentine temptress side...

Aug 20, 2009 20:19

Res Ipsa ~

I've always suspected that you're the olive skined super-model that sent Nate the naughty pictures for his harem a few years back. I'm just looking for visual conformation. ;)

Aug 20, 2009 20:53

Taylor ~

Well, sorry to burst your illusion, Res, but I'm not olive skinned, although I tan very easily, and I'm not a super-model, or then I'd have no problem affording those two residences in Europe. And I certainly would never send Nate any naughty pictures of myself. You're barking up the wrong blog if you think that!

If I was looking for that kind of attention, I would be doing things a lot differently. Even so, that kind of attention always seems to find me, which is why it's amusing to me when I hear those types of remarks of me being a temptress.

Aug 20, 2009 22:02

Res Ipsa ~

I guess its true what they say. When you've got it, you've got it.

I could love you just for your looks, but, I love you for all the other things you do for me, like fix my blog.

BTW if you're feeling adequately buttered up...

Aug 20, 2009 23:17

Taylor ~

Uh huh. Yeah, I think you know there's some buttering up to be done here...

I made all those changes to your blog, which was my pleasure. Then I asked you to tell me if you approved of the new look, or if you wanted me to change it back the way it was. I made it a point to tell you that I would not be offended if you didn't like the changes I made. And you never responded, never said a single thing about it. Then I see you totally go and wipe out everything and created a new template. That befuddled me - and I don't like to be befuddled. But then I remembered that you're a Pisces... :)

I will do anything you ask me to do, happily, but you have to specify EXACTLY what you want done, and afterward, you have to give me your final approval. If I don't hear back from you, I will consider it as an implied disapproval of the changes, and I will undo the changes. Hmph!

Yep. You've brought this on yourself, ResBaby.

OK, now that I've said my piece, I think we may proceed if you like. :)

Aug 21, 2009 00:06

Res Ipsa ~

I thought I told you it was fine and I liked it. Your a fantastic friend to work on projects for me.

I apologize for not letting you know how much I appreciate your work. I was trying to adjust the pic and I accidentally screwed it up and didn't want to bother you about it, after you spent all that time on it.

Please put everything back the way you like it best. It was a work of art that I had no business trying to work on without your direct oversight. If you could bring halo scan comments back, I and apparently everyone else, would be grateful.

My password, credit card numbers and Swiss bank account are still exactly the same as before so feel free to have your way with my blog.

Any photos of you that show up can be anonymous. :)

Aug 21, 2009 01:37

Taylor ~

Oh, pish posh. It was no work of art. I really, really wasn't fishing for compliments, Res. It's just that you know I'm very insecure about anything I do graphic design-wise. I am (was) a software engineer, not a freaking graphics designer. Until the client tells me my design doesn't stink, I will always have my doubts about it.

Alright, I'll get started on it. And I'm happy to do it without maxing out your credit cards or raiding your Swiss bank account. All I ask is that you return my emails when I ask you something regarding the work. And never be afraid to tell me you don't like something. It will probably be mutual anyway. I pretty much hate all my graphic work.

Aug 21, 2009 02:47

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