May 15, 2009 at 8:45 am
GilaMonster (5/15/2009)
Anyone like to guess where that photo was actually taken?
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May 15, 2009 at 9:11 am
GilaMonster (5/15/2009)
Anyone like to guess where that photo was actually taken?
Actually, that looks more like an Asian elephant to me than an African one, judging by the ears. Possibly a female Asian elephant, judging by the lack of tusks. I could easily be wrong, but that's what it looks like to me. That would most likely place the picture somewhere in India or surrounding regions. Or a zoo, of course.
Edit: I'm not enough of a botanist to identify the plants in the background of the picture. That would likely narrow down the location substantially.
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May 15, 2009 at 9:12 am
GSquared (5/15/2009)
Actually, that looks more like an Asian elephant to me than an African one, judging by the ears. Possibly a female Asian elephant, judging by the lack of tusks. I could easily be wrong, but that's what it looks like to me. That would most likely place the picture somewhere in India or surrounding regions.
100% correct. Photo was taken in Thailand.
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May 15, 2009 at 9:17 am
GilaMonster (5/15/2009)
GSquared (5/15/2009)
Actually, that looks more like an Asian elephant to me than an African one, judging by the ears. Possibly a female Asian elephant, judging by the lack of tusks. I could easily be wrong, but that's what it looks like to me. That would most likely place the picture somewhere in India or surrounding regions.100% correct. Photo was taken in Thailand.
So... that means you commute from Thailand to SA every day on the back of an elephant?? That must be rough. 🙂
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May 15, 2009 at 9:43 am
GSquared (5/15/2009)
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GSquared (5/15/2009)
Actually, that looks more like an Asian elephant to me than an African one, judging by the ears. Possibly a female Asian elephant, judging by the lack of tusks. I could easily be wrong, but that's what it looks like to me. That would most likely place the picture somewhere in India or surrounding regions.100% correct. Photo was taken in Thailand.
So... that means you commute from Thailand to SA every day on the back of an elephant?? That must be rough. 🙂
Wow... and I thought my commute when I was working in Los Angeles was rough! 45 minutes in and 1 1/2 hours out (due to a five mile stretch of road that crept along at 2-3 mph).
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May 15, 2009 at 9:58 am
GilaMonster (5/15/2009)
GSquared (5/15/2009)
Gail: Check out the second story on this page[/url]. You'll get a chuckle out of it.Hehe. That's not an uncommon comment. I showed someone a photo of me (attached) once (the same one I use as an avatar here) and their next question was along the lines of 'Is that how you get to work?' (asked seriously)
Anyone like to guess where that photo was actually taken?
Loved the 'twit' in the comments too:
"Seriously, guy doesn't even recognise the capital city of South Africa!
Oh wait, or is that Johannesburg...? "
It's neither. The capital's Pretoria.
Weren't the capitals split to separate the three branches?
Gaby
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May 15, 2009 at 10:07 am
GSquared (5/15/2009)
So... that means you commute from Thailand to SA every day on the back of an elephant?? That must be rough. 🙂
Hehehe. With times and distances it would be more like once a month or longer.
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May 15, 2009 at 10:09 am
Luke L (5/15/2009)
I live near hereFor all you folks out in Mass, I'm planning a trip trough Boston up to the Cape this summer. Any must see places to visit?
That's where my ancestors came over in the 1740's. There's a Fritchey street in Harrisburg.
In Boston, Freedom Trail is a must. It includes Old Ironsides, the North Church, all that stuff. If you have kids the Boston Science Museum is pretty cool.
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May 15, 2009 at 10:10 am
Gaby Abed (5/15/2009)
Weren't the capitals split to separate the three branches?
They are, with Cape Town and Bloemfontein the other two, but if one speaks about the capital city of the country (like London for the UK), it's Pretoria.
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May 15, 2009 at 10:16 am
RBarryYoung (5/14/2009)
Paul White (5/14/2009)
Bob Hovious (5/14/2009)
Hey Bruce and Paul... how is life in New Zealand? Where do you each live again? Bruce, you're on the North Island (Auckland?) right?I work in Wellington and live a little further north in Raumati Beach. This general area
Wow. that looks real tough. :angry:
I on the other hand live in southern New Jersey, in this general area.
Since when did those green tree things start growing in New Jersey? Or are they just big thistles?
Edit: Sorry, forgot my manners. I live in a cubicle round about this neck of the woods, and I own a house about five miles away, too! Has a bed and everything...
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May 15, 2009 at 10:21 am
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The sun has set in the deep desert and lone figure sits quietly meditating next to a small camp fire. While sitting there, he simply cannot believe how ridiculous some requests for help can be.As you come nearer to the figure you can hear the words of his mantra, "Must stay in the desert, Must stay in the desert"...
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May 15, 2009 at 10:32 am
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Ahhh!!!! Damn it! Twice this year!
Flat broken into again last night. Among other things, took the zune that I bought to replace the ipod that they stole last bloody time.
I know you stated that you could not have a real dog in your apartment, but how about this:
A friend has one and it sounds soooo realistic it should scare off any intruder.
May 15, 2009 at 10:37 am
Grant Fritchey (5/15/2009)
Luke L (5/15/2009)
I live near hereFor all you folks out in Mass, I'm planning a trip trough Boston up to the Cape this summer. Any must see places to visit?
That's where my ancestors came over in the 1740's. There's a Fritchey street in Harrisburg.
In Boston, Freedom Trail is a must. It includes Old Ironsides, the North Church, all that stuff. If you have kids the Boston Science Museum is pretty cool.
I used to work for a company that had a location on Fritchey st. Small world.
Thanks for the tips about stuff to see in Boston.
-Luke.
May 15, 2009 at 11:47 am
GilaMonster (5/15/2009)
GSquared (5/15/2009)
Gail: Check out the second story on this page[/url]. You'll get a chuckle out of it.Hehe. That's not an uncommon comment. I showed someone a photo of me (attached) once (the same one I use as an avatar here) and their next question was along the lines of 'Is that how you get to work?' (asked seriously)
Anyone like to guess where that photo was actually taken?
Loved the 'twit' in the comments too:
"Seriously, guy doesn't even recognise the capital city of South Africa!
Oh wait, or is that Johannesburg...? "
It's neither. The capital's Pretoria.
This reminds me of the old riddle:
How do the natives pronounce the capital of Kentucky: "Loo-ville", or "Looey-ville"?
Guesses ensue, after which the questioner slowly and clearly says "Frank-fort".
May 15, 2009 at 12:11 pm
jcrawf02 (5/15/2009)
RBarryYoung (5/14/2009)
Paul White (5/14/2009)
Bob Hovious (5/14/2009)
Hey Bruce and Paul... how is life in New Zealand? Where do you each live again? Bruce, you're on the North Island (Auckland?) right?I work in Wellington and live a little further north in Raumati Beach. This general area
Wow. that looks real tough. :angry:
I on the other hand live in southern New Jersey, in this general area.
Since when did those green tree things start growing in New Jersey? Or are they just big thistles?
Plastic.
(actually, I kid. Although New Jersey has the highest population density of any state in the US, South Jersey isn't that bad. North Jersey, on the other hand, especially north eastern to central eastern is packed in like sardines.)
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