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| The Lounge | oh no bunneh :0( | Apr 17 2013 22:15 (UTC) |
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Well, I can promise you that next time you'Re in Berlin I can bore you to death with bloody architects (still can'T remember the guy who did the Hackesche Höfe, but they were finished 1906 not 1905. Yeah, incedibly interesting, I know -_- ) Pneumonia sucks! (or rather wheezes) I had one, once, an atypical one i.e. one without fever. Took me almost three months to have my lungs and myself functioning at full capacity again. I hope you're reasonably well again and can plunge into summer without further mishap. :-)
I'm a bit surprised about Danish not speaking English. Since they don'T dub their films and listen to English from a really early ge all day long all the Danes I have met spoke English really well. Hm, future usernames: Gürtelrose? |
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| The Lounge | oh no bunneh :0( | Apr 17 2013 19:23 (UTC) |
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Awww, come one, you'll be back. You can'T do withut The Lounge in the long run ;-) How are yu anway? I've been menaing to email to aks about the rest of your trip but I just didn'T get around to it. Still learning for my course nad it's driving me crazy. This time around we have to know all the important architects and people who shaped the city (about 50) and all the dates (about 100, posibly even more considering that most buildings have two or three uses and have been rebuilt at least once). It's driving me batty.
Great avi, cakey! :-) |
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| The Lounge | two explosions near the finish of the boston marathon | Apr 16 2013 12:08 (UTC) |
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not to mention the conspiracy theories that will spring up once those 'facts' no longer match up - as happened with that shooting at the elementary school. The importance is not that we know exactly what happened but that the police gathers as much evidence as they can and collect witness reports before people start imagining stuff based on faked news. I know I am lucky to have grown in comparatively peaceful times (compared to, let's say Northern Ireland in the 70s and 80s) Terrorism against civilians is just disgusting. |
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| The Lounge | two explosions near the finish of the boston marathon | Apr 16 2013 09:00 (UTC) |
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I just woke up to this news and my first thought was to check for Kel and other CC runners. I am very glad to hear you guys are ok. I agree with Kevin that the low death toll is almost 'lucky'(stupid word to use but I can't think of a better one), but many survivors will still come home to a life in shreds due to trauma and injury. That people ran towards the bombs to help is incredibly brave and deserves a damn medal!
@Februarystars: it is a terrorist attack not a traincrash. To think about political implications is almost a knee-jerk reaction to many. And it is also distracting, so I guess it is also a kind of defence against the horrific images and stories.
As to the 'news': Well, the media give people what they want to see and hear and pay for. That's part of their job-description. :-/ |
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| The Lounge | Dog! | Apr 07 2013 16:50 (UTC) |
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Hm, that does sound like you'll adopt a dog that could be work. I know a few people with damaged dogs and their lives are very much shaped by it. Usually it's fear which is sometimes changing into some sort of agression. Mostly against other dogs, sometimes men. It can be hard because it can curtail your social life. Long relaxed walks with other dogowenrs and their pooches: sometimes not possible. Picinics in teh park with the dog roaming around off-leash: No go. Or it can mean it's a dork that needs to work but hasn't been able to. I know a few BC or Australian Shepherds (or mixes) that fit that description. They hunt, they guard things they shouldn't they become neurotic - all because they are underworked. That is also work: To keep a highstrung dog occupied and calm. Or it's just a dog that is very spoilt and behaving badly because it's not known a calm and firm hand. I know people who like challenging dogs and the satisfaction the work with them gives them (I'm definitely not one of those people. I'm one of those lazy owners that love standing around with others chatting and drinking coffee while my pooch does what she wants. I find it challenging enough to have a dog that is smart and thus easily bored) You wouldn't be interested in this dog if you'd really want a lazy, happy old lab that just lies next to your sofa all day. You need to consider the impact a problematic dog could have on your lifestyle and the people around you and whether you'R ok with that. You have lots of dog experience - I think you are able to ask very specific questions and decide if that dog fits into your life or not afte sleeping over it for a night or two. I'd also take that dog for a few walks if possible. No shelter wants to give away a dog and then have it returned a few months later - even more upset and confused than before. Any responsible current owner would WANT you to be cautious and very specific in your questions. Pics???
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| The Lounge | Am I enabling my alcoholic boyfriend? | Apr 06 2013 19:35 (UTC) |
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Phew. Difficult one. A friend of mine is currently trying to get her alcoholic and gambling ex-bf out of her place. It's difficult because he's pushing every guilt button he can find. Having robbed her of several thousand euros was still not enough to make her go tough on him but it finally ended the relationship. Im going to help with the tough bit when she#S back in town THe thing is, and I think every regular on this firum knows that deep down we have to feel bad enough to WANT the change. To get back on the wagon and stay there. Noone can make us, it either comes from within oursevles or it won't come at all. It doesn't sound as if you bf is willing to ditch the alcohol. And it doesn'T sound as if he is staying a 'functioning alcoholic' I'm not an expert but I think, yes, you are enableing him. I'm with Smashley on this one. |
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| The Lounge | . | Apr 06 2013 18:27 (UTC) |
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*holds Bunny's cyber hand* I can'T add anything useful to what TVFH has already said. Based on what I read about your history and you struggles I'm a bit surprised that you are so convinced that you are weak. You'Re not weak at all. You've been crippled and injured - mentally and physically - and now you have to struggle for things that are easy as breathing to people. These people aren't stronger than you, they were just dealt better cards than you. I think having to struggle like that doesn't make you weak. In fact, it makes you very strong. In my opinion you are strong and persevering in the face of great difficulties and I have a ton of respect for you. I can understand the fear of group therapy. I haven't even managed to go to regular therapy. (And while it is difficult to find a place over her it is not impossible. So far I only gave it one shot and fled) But I think you should definitely give it a try (well, a couple of tries) I'm sure you'll benefit form it and you'll definitly feel less isolated with your problems. |
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| The Lounge | Dog! | Apr 06 2013 18:15 (UTC) |
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Heh- sounds like the issue is less the money and more that you'Ve already chosen one.
It really is a question of where the money comes from that feeds and shelters thousands of rescue dog. Here it's sometimes the government, sometimes private money but in both systems even threehundred euros will probably not cover the actual costs of keeping that animal. And per year a dog costs way more than that anyway. I think I pay easily 500 a year for mine. Granted it could probably be cheaper. I do like to spoil her with good food and while I fortunately I have no obsession for fancy leashes and collars I do like buying her blankets and toys etc. Add to that a basic surgery insurence, liability insurance, tax, food, dogsitting and occasional training I'm probably even over 500. O.o (Note to self: never ever add up those sums! you don't want to know!)
So, who is the dog you are having an eye on?? |
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| The Lounge | How do I slice my banana!? | Apr 06 2013 12:57 (UTC) |
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LOL!
The reviews for the product are a whole comedy show! Hilarious. But hwat really does my head in is the 'Customers who bought this also bought...' section. Avocado slicer? Strawberry kennel remover... Well, when the zombie apocalypse is coming at least many households are decently armed. |
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| The Lounge | Dog! | Apr 06 2013 12:49 (UTC) |
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Well, in Germany you pay about 250-350 for any rescue dog. The money gos to the organisation that has all the work it takes to rescue dog and then find them new homes and take care of them in between. It's also a 'protection fee' (Schutzgebühr) to make sure the dog won't just be picked up and then sold to a lab or someone else to make some money. There's a ridiculous amount of fraud and theft when it comes to selling dogs - and often plenty of animal cruelty as well. The only dogs that are cheaper than that are the criminally bred ones from Eastern Europes or people just giving their dog away because they need to get rid of it. The former are often ill and buying them means more puppies are produced under horrible circumstances. The latter means you'll just have to believe whatever people write in that add, go check out the dogs etc etc. And that is a lot of effort. There are two things I would do. 1. If I had an idea of what breed I want I'd search for organisations cale 'xyz in need' and look at the animals there. Sometimes there are purebreds and mixes of that breed but unless it's a VERY valuable dog you shold be able to find one. 2. By now I fortunalty knwo several people who work in animal rescue and I know of a fantastic shelter who have great dogs and do fantastic work on the ones that are mentally and/or physically crippeld due to bad handling. They also write very honest evaluations of their dogs telling people exactly what kind of dog it is and what it needs. So if I would look for a dog I'd go to that shelter or ask the people I know if they know of a suitable dog sitting somewhere waiting for a new home. But all those dogs also cost around 300 Euros. I paid 350 for mine and while that is a lot of money it's less than I pay each month in rent. And she's worth every cent anyway. A purebred puppy costs between 800 and 2000 Euros. I wish you luck with your search and look forward to the result (and pics of course!) :-) |
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| The Lounge | Has the Sequestration hit you yet? | Apr 04 2013 21:44 (UTC) |
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I read Equestration and thought it had something to do with horses. |
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| The Lounge | Any one else like Game of thrones? | Apr 04 2013 20:47 (UTC) |
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It is?? Only read books 1-3 and there he was a bit...lame. I would have thought Daenerys would have quite an impact. Man, in a few days (or weeks, depending on mcuh I actually have to study next week) Ill be right back inside. Gotta go and start reading :-) |
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| The Lounge | Any one else like Game of thrones? | Apr 04 2013 20:45 (UTC) |
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Yeah, I lol-ed at that one, too. :-D I dunno, as much as I WANTED to love the series , it doesn'T quite have the 'ompf' of the books. Still pretty good, though, and it's only been two episodes (watchign it with my neighbour and he can't doo all-nighters and I don't have a blue-rayplayer) I'll definitely watch the whole thing. And the cast is fantastic. |
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| The Lounge | Loss of my son's father | Apr 04 2013 20:04 (UTC) |
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You cannot stop someone who is addicted. They either find it inside themselves to stop or they won't. If anything it gets worse when there is a partner who keeps it together and thus enables them. I hope your son will try and talk to a professional outside family. And I am very sorry for your loss - the one that started when you lost your partner to an addiction and that just came to the inevitable end, now. I hope you'll al pull through this intact. (((Cranky))) |
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| The Lounge | Any one else like Game of thrones? | Apr 04 2013 19:58 (UTC) |
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So awesome: (not suited for work - unless you use headphones) I just wathced the first tow episodes of series one. like the cast and everythign but it is...ahem..a tad dull. And now, of course, I have to read the damn books again, after not having touched them for over ten years. Damn. The next ten years are going to be torture. |
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| The Lounge | Relationship advice: for a long distance love of the insecure? | Apr 03 2013 06:05 (UTC) |
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Heh, now I know who I'll go to if I need help with putting something into words. A friend of mine has problems getting her ex out of her flat. He's just not leaving., Not paying rent either and keeps pulling the guilt card every time she tries kicking him out. Any suggestions? I ran out of ideas, tbh. |
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| The Lounge | embarrassing, but mostly funny...has this ever happened to you? | Apr 03 2013 06:02 (UTC) |
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I think I need to try that Captains Chair.... |
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| The Lounge | Any one else like Game of thrones? | Apr 03 2013 05:59 (UTC) |
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Sigh, all this talk has made me itch to pick up the books again. LOTR founded a whole genre: Fantasy. Personally, I thought the books are incredibly boring but I fought my way thorugh then and I understand their importance for the genre. I read a tin of epic Fantasy sagas, hundreds of books maybe even thousands, I really don'T know I've been a fan since I was 12. But I more or less stopped after Song of Ice and Fire. Martin has taken Fantasy to a level that is almost like an end of that genre. At least I can't really see where else it can go from there. |
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| The Lounge | answered | Apr 03 2013 05:54 (UTC) |
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Well, without even reading any of your posts I would have guessed that based on your username alone. Although, I'm not sure what you mean by disgusting fake. So you're not a fake and it's ok to commit slowmotion suicide?? Anyway, good luck with your recovery. You seem pretty far away from it but let's hope you don't miss that train. |
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| The Lounge | Guys who do housework get less sex. | Apr 02 2013 14:11 (UTC) |
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Naw. Using feathers is just sensual. Kinky is using the whole chicken. |
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