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Posted by Free on November 27, 2010, at 13:43:02
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: tofurky, posted by Dr. Bob on November 27, 2010, at 0:04:44
> Have you ever tasted tofurky?
No, but I'm going to pick some up at the natural market today. The Tofurky website says the roast is made with organic non-genetically engineered soybeans, and it's 100% vegan. And the reviews say it's pretty palatable.
I need to clean my system out after eating a lot of cured and roasted animals at a friend's Thanksgiving party. (Turkey, pig, and maybe a cow...all dead. :( And I bet they were all nice animals, too. ) I'll never understand why these innocent beings have to be part of the Pain and Suffering equation. I guess this is where radical acceptance comes in...
It was a lovely festive party with some interesting people from all over the place (France, Nigeria, Pakistan...). But instead of focusing on the lively conversations sprinkled with exotic accents, I kept ruminating about the poor animals and how they probably didn't feel very grateful to be stuffed with bunch of herbs and lemons, and bathed in who knows what kind of animal oils. I think I did a pretty good job pretending to listen though. I hope anyway.
Maybe it's my MI, but I've been feeling like cr*p after Thanksgiving. Tired and achy...just awful. I should have stuck to eating the fruit and veggie salads I brought instead of trying to be polite. But I kept drinking champagne and wine, and ate everything in sight. My physical condition can't all be about meat, but I swear, every time I eat a piece of steak, I can't get up the next day. And it takes a good week for me to recover from the worse than usual lethargy and depression.
Well, I feel a bit better today, so I'm going to force myself to get some fresh air and move my body around, and see if I can get myself back to baseline again. (Whatever that means.) Time for me to go vegetarian for a while.
I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. Or just a nice Thursday if you didn't celebrate it.
Posted by Deneb on November 27, 2010, at 21:11:30
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: tofurky, posted by Dr. Bob on November 27, 2010, at 0:04:44
> Have you ever tasted tofurky? (You know, turkey-like food that is made of tofu.) If yes, did you like it? Why or why not?
I have not tasted tofurky before, but I have heard about it. I am very adventurous when it comes to food so I'd try it for sure!
I usually like tofu and mock meats so I think I'd like tofurky.
Posted by Free on November 29, 2010, at 21:15:57
In reply to Re: NEW poll of the day, posted by sigismund on November 24, 2010, at 14:39:13
>In Vietnam I could go to a cafe with a beautiful view and read Cormac McCarthy for an hour or two while drinking my Vietnamese rum. Then I would walk home. If I felt like it I would walk past a shop and there would be some lovely looking Vietnamese man. He would ask where I came from. I could count on a 90 minute conversation about the American War, the French War, the communist victory, life under communism, the ethics involved in dealing with a defeated enemy, what the takeover was like, corruption, was it all worth it, the roots of genocide.
>
I loved reading this...sounds like something out of a beautiful novel. These are blissful moments that make life so worth it. Thanks for sharing, and transporting me to Vietnam for a moment. That was a nice break for me.
Posted by sigismund on November 30, 2010, at 1:26:49
In reply to Re: NEW poll of the day » sigismund, posted by Free on November 29, 2010, at 21:15:57
I think you would like Vietnam.
There is nothing I've seen there in the natural environment that you would go there to see.
Hanoi is one of the loveliest cities in Asia.
Da Lat is very nice.But the people!
I've been there twice and was so affected by them. Not everyone is nice, of course.
Compared to Japan the people are very outgoing.
Of course they are keen to practice their English and hand out business cards for potential business opportunities.And for me it is magnified by the fact that I grew up during the Vietnam war, and feel a sense of responsibility as a citizen of (what might be called) The Empire.
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 30, 2010, at 9:50:33
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: tofurky, posted by Dr. Bob on November 27, 2010, at 0:04:44
If you were in a rock band, what position would you want to have? Why?
Posted by PartlyCloudy on November 30, 2010, at 11:14:35
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: rock band, posted by Dr. Bob on November 30, 2010, at 9:50:33
Bass player and back up singer.
Bass players are always cool. I like playing a supportive role in a group situation.pc
Posted by 10derheart on November 30, 2010, at 17:02:48
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: rock band, posted by PartlyCloudy on November 30, 2010, at 11:14:35
Drummer.
I'm old and my feet hurt. I need to sit down.
Drummers are cool, too. Gets out aggression safely.
Sets the pace...others would have to follow *me* ;-)
Although I DO like PC's idea of bass player/backup singer. Hmmm....
Posted by sigismund on December 1, 2010, at 0:52:04
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: rock band, posted by PartlyCloudy on November 30, 2010, at 11:14:35
Bill Wyman got all the sex, so you may be right.
But then you could be like Robert Hunter with Grateful Dead and write the best lyrics and not even have to play.....
>Reach out your hand if your cup be empty,
If your cup is full may it be again,
Let it be known there is a fountain,
That was not made by the hands of men.
Posted by sigismund on December 1, 2010, at 0:53:48
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: rock band, posted by 10derheart on November 30, 2010, at 17:02:48
Then again I'm very fond of Charlie.
Posted by Free on December 1, 2010, at 3:09:32
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: rock band, posted by Dr. Bob on November 30, 2010, at 9:50:33
I sing and play the piano/congas/drums...all equally bad. But I do enjoy singing, and fantasize about gigging around with interesting musicians.
Since we're on the Stones, I'd like to be Mick. Or his old girlfriend, Marianne Faithfull, singing Trouble In Mind.
Trouble in mind, I'm blue
But I won't be blue always,
'Cause the sun's gonna shine
In my backdoor some day.I'm all alone at midnight
And my lamp is burnin' low
Ain't never had so much
Trouble in my life before.
Posted by sigismund on December 1, 2010, at 12:04:33
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: rock band, posted by Free on December 1, 2010, at 3:09:32
I don't know that.
I do remember the impact the album Broken English had on us all.
Lucy Jordan
Posted by Free on December 3, 2010, at 1:22:08
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: rock band » Free, posted by sigismund on December 1, 2010, at 12:04:33
> Lucy Jordan
The images are hauntingly vivid, lingering in my mind for a long time.
It scares me how much of myself I see in her. How did I get here anyway?I had to use dbt skills over a day and a half to shake it off. Back to "reality" now.
Marianne is an amazing artist. And she can hold a cigarette like no one else.
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 3, 2010, at 17:58:27
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: rock band, posted by Dr. Bob on November 30, 2010, at 9:50:33
Do you own an iPod (any model)? Why or why not?
Posted by sigismund on December 3, 2010, at 18:09:46
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: iPod, posted by Dr. Bob on December 3, 2010, at 17:58:27
Nope.
And I don't own a mobile phone/camera either or any other of this stuff.
Though my family has them and menaces me with them on and off.
This (computer here) is as tech as I get.
Posted by sigismund on December 3, 2010, at 18:14:23
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: iPod, posted by sigismund on December 3, 2010, at 18:09:46
I confess.
We do have a large plasma screen TV (or whatever else type of thingo it is....IUD? DVD? Nope. The other electro lighting thing).
The shame is exquisite.
Posted by Phillipa on December 3, 2010, at 20:01:11
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: iPod, posted by sigismund on December 3, 2010, at 18:14:23
No don't have any fancy stuff either. Would never be able to figure them out. Sticking with computer inside house. Phillipa
Posted by sigismund on December 3, 2010, at 21:58:08
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: iPod, posted by Phillipa on December 3, 2010, at 20:01:11
You sell stuff on EBay though.
That's mental (as my kids would say).
Posted by Phillipa on December 4, 2010, at 0:05:44
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: iPod » Phillipa, posted by sigismund on December 3, 2010, at 21:58:08
Sigi that's our source of income 425 or so items in our store there. See if you can find 252gregb and eclectic handbags and outerwear on advanced seller search. Powersellers just finished a nice Michael Kors Collette Nickel Metallic Leather Shoulder Bag. All stuff new with tags. Phillipa I have figured out posting on there but it's still from this computer. Love PJxxxx
Posted by PartlyCloudy on December 4, 2010, at 7:06:14
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: iPod, posted by Dr. Bob on December 3, 2010, at 17:58:27
Not at the moment. We've managed to lose or have stolen all the iPods we own to date. I have a selection - a Shuffle's worth - of music on my phone (a Blackberry), though I tend to listen to Pandora.
Posted by Free on December 4, 2010, at 8:53:45
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: iPod, posted by Dr. Bob on December 3, 2010, at 17:58:27
> Do you own an iPod (any model)?
I have a Classic which has most of my important sessions on it.
And a Nano for listening to music and radio.
Posted by Angela2 on December 4, 2010, at 11:24:31
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: iPod, posted by Dr. Bob on December 3, 2010, at 17:58:27
YES!!!! I own a pink nano. Bought in a couple years ago and I tell people it's one of the best investments I ever made. lol. I love music!
Posted by sigismund on December 4, 2010, at 11:35:08
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: iPod, posted by PartlyCloudy on December 4, 2010, at 7:06:14
I've got a better question.
How many ipods have your daughters managed to lose at the beach?
My answer is I forget.
Posted by obsidian on December 4, 2010, at 12:34:10
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: casinos » Free, posted by sigismund on November 15, 2010, at 1:42:57
> >I felt punished for not having known their rules
>
> I thought of saying
>
> My name is Sigismund. I have come from Australia to gamble in your wonderful casino. However I am very tired. You don't have an Irish Whisky I could drink while I try to understand how all this works? Unfortunately I have none of your currency. Do you like my accent?
>
> With a winning smile, that might do it?this post is hilarious :-)
Posted by obsidian on December 4, 2010, at 12:37:26
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: rock band, posted by Dr. Bob on November 30, 2010, at 9:50:33
singer, with a guitar
acoustic
with someone who can play a decent conga
some good percussionists
some piano
not over done
Posted by sigismund on December 4, 2010, at 13:00:11
In reply to Re: Poll of the day: casinos » sigismund, posted by obsidian on December 4, 2010, at 12:34:10
>> With a winning smile, that might do it?
I suspect (but don't know) that a winning smile from Free may do it better than one from me.
I could say, 'I'm from Australia. We're your loyal allies.'
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