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friday, march 11th, 2005. how was your day?

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Date: 2005/03/11 Fri PM 04:47:51 EST
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Subject: one of those days...

hello friends... while we e mail now i'm sharing a conversation i just had--
now--with dr. mik hamilton. that conversation was along the lines of the real
'doldrum' nature of today, here in daytona beach, florida, march 11th, 2005.

it's a friday, 4:37p.m. EDT. and the tail end of what we call 'bike week' here
in daytona. there's two more days left. it started a week ago.

unfortunately, after a week, the 100's of t000's of bikers here have not had
one real nice sunny, warm day. there were a couple of sunny days, but cold,
windy, nippy ones. made worse if you're riding a motorcycle. so, we've got
thousands of bummed out, cold bikers, riding aimlessly around the city, cold.
really, like a friend of mine described it, '.....just another dull day in suck
city.....'. and it really is.

now, add to the blues of the bikers, my own personal lament....on tuesday last,
my car...my only car...a 1987 GMC Jimmy, died of a 'massive, fatal coronary'.
the block cracked. it's dead, and i'm on foot. now if that doesn't qualify as
a definite, 'dull day in suck city', i don't know what does.

what this is about, is to ask each of you how your friday afternoon, march
11th, 2005, about 4:45 p.m, is??? is it in the stars? was it a dull drag in
your area? or what?

Please give it a thought and get back with me. i told mik i was gonna ask
ya'll and post a question on a site where folks talk about their colombia
experiences/memories, etc. so i'll get feedback from latin america, india,
europe and the middle east.

so, brothers and sisters, how was your day? (Friday, March 11th, 2005; 4:45p.
m.) it will be interesting to see how the world mood thermometer reads.
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thanks for giving your input. i'll share it with everyone.

thanks again,

douglas

i will share the results with the other's on the original e mail to my friends. thanks for the input.

dw

By dwmte on Mar 11, 2005, 13:51 in Friendly Talkzone.

kat1 (Moderator) says on Mar 11, 2005, 15:39:

Well dwmte my day it hasn't been good either I just received a called from the garage and the repair of my car is going to cost a lot I have a moody teenager in his room that doesn't want to speak to me cos we are the worst parent in the word, and the forecast says is going to be windy and cold on the weekend. so that means i am going to be stuck with two moody teenagers at home and no car

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dwmte says on Mar 11, 2005, 15:48:

well kat.... that appears to definitely qualify as one of those dull days. like i told my dr. buddy. i think it's in the stars.

dr. mik is a real positive, spiritual sort--we went to india together many, many years ago. and his comment on today was that it is a wonderful day. we should rejoice, it is what the master (GOD) has created specifically for us and contains absolutely all we need. i told him that was indeed true, but even the DIVINE PRESENSE OF GOD, doesn't mean it's not a dull, gray, suckish day. si o no?

douglas

kat1 (Moderator) says on Mar 11, 2005, 15:55:

Well dwmte I think dr buddy didn't have teenage kids and a broken car and the last I need is too moody teenagers. where is the gin and tonic ................ahhhhhhhhhhh now I am rejoice. today everything sucks

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Mar 11, 2005, 15:59:

today is like every other day in the land of the average everything.
I worked just about the average.
It snowed just about the average.
The wind blew just about the average.
I ate and drank just about the average.
I feel just the average grade of happiness.
Average cheers,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

kat1 (Moderator) says on Mar 11, 2005, 16:04:

Can tennager be average? help........................

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adrimm says on Mar 11, 2005, 16:10:

Not 4:45 yet ;) BUT at about 3:45 I found out that I can indeed go to Spain in a month and a half, and then Colombia in September. Was hoping for Col in June, but the possibility of going is more real now than before.

dwmte says on Mar 11, 2005, 16:10:

point well taken, kat... where the hell is the gin and tonic. it's one of those days. and all i have is some wretched jamaican ron. i don't know what part of makin ron they don't know. the bottle says they've been in business for over 150 years. it that's so, why the hell can't they make a decent bottle of rum?

dw

kat1 (Moderator) says on Mar 11, 2005, 16:15:

it doesn't matter dwmte just drink it and the day is over be merry and happy hehe
adrimm: I am jelous Colombia buahhhhhhhh :-( You will love spain too, now where is that damn wisky...........

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Mar 11, 2005, 16:18:

average teenagers, average mum most of the teenagers are just average, with average problems, average rebellion, average insecurity. Give'em the average treatment. If you're not home at the average time you're in average trouble. It all evens out in the long run.
Cheers,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

adrimm says on Mar 11, 2005, 16:26:

Kat1 I'm hiking the Camino Santiago, :) and it's going to a very affordable vacation. Probably about 670 pounds total for one month - and 65% of that is the flights (nearly 1/2way around the world for me).

Why don't you tell your kids you'll give em a few hundred pounds when they turn 18 and get them to sit and do online research for affordable destinations. It'll be a great distraction. You've got airlines like Ryanair at your disposal - make use of 'em.

(One of my flights is costing less than the inter-airport shuttle ride)

dwmte says on Mar 11, 2005, 16:26:

heh, average mum... you deserve an average hug...

now if kat can find the booze, we can all sport a toast. remember, it's not a 'bad' day, just a frickin 'dull' day. one of my friends e'd me with his take on today...

he had just now returned from chicago attending the funeral of his dad...well, it should go without saying, that's a 'dull' day.

dw.

glad to hear you're havin good news, adrimm. spain's great.

dw

kat1 (Moderator) says on Mar 11, 2005, 16:33:

Hey I found the wisky only that says 12 years old is that good or out of date heheh. ;-)

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Mar 11, 2005, 16:35:

adri! are you telling us that you'll be taking the archifamous pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela? Starting from where? Gods, I envy you.
Cheers,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

adrimm says on Mar 11, 2005, 17:32:

Wellll I haven't bought my ticket *yet*, but I now have the time off for sure. Where I start from depends on how long I can dedicate to the trail. I would have loved to have started in Arles and gone for 2 mos, but at most I'll have about 28 days before I must be home. I had been thinking of about 3 weeks trail time(Pamplona start) with a few days in London on the way home. BUT I just realised that I could save myself alot of hassle on another personal project if I take a little detour for a few days, so that could shorten my trail time.

My mother is incredibly P'Od that I'm going to Spain instead of Colombia, but I need some time for myself alone and Colombia is anything but.

miamimike says on Mar 11, 2005, 20:49:

Calle OCHO en Miami Here in miami everyone is getting ready to head for Calle 8 and it looks like great weather-no rain, mild temps. and lots of Sun. I'm heading there Sunday-the big and crazy day.Should be Fun!

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.,

ARMacleod says on Mar 12, 2005, 01:35:

I cannot remember I went to bed on Thursday, I have just awakened, it's Saturday.

Bugger!

Now I cannot remember those to whom I have to go to and apologise for my activities on Friday. I vaguely remember the word 'kerry' though

Bugger!

Being of unsound mind and dubious disposition, I cannot be held legally liable for any indiscretions."¡El diablo me hizo hacerlo!" But don't worry, be happy.

The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum.

Desideria (Moderator) says on Mar 12, 2005, 01:50:

adri I've always dreamed about walking that trail to Santiago de Compostela. The Pamplona start is a popular one, from what I've heard. Maybe one day...when I'm not too busy going to Finland and spending all my vacations there to be with my mother. My idea is getting a little group together, just two or three, taking it easy and stopping for a day or two in each town. If you go ahead with this trip I'd like to get the details how it went, where you started, how long time it took, how long distances can be leisurely covered in a day etc.
Cheeers,
Desi
(and LOL again, James, I wish I had gone to sleep in November like all smart animals do; the ones that don't fly away from this place in the autumn, and then I could be waking up now, slowly...)

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

greenday says on Mar 12, 2005, 04:13:

to all of you "average people" I had a fantastic, spectacular day (like most of my days)!!!!!!
BTW, I am way above "average"...

Desideria (Moderator) says on Mar 12, 2005, 05:26:

we have a little problem with semantics here, and it's all my fault. I meant "average" in the same sense as the Swedish word "lagom". It means just enough, not less, no more than just what's needed to be good, perfect and yet not overwhelming or extravagant. As such, there are no "lagom" people since it doesn't translate into mediocricity.

Cheers,
Desi (from the lagomlandet)

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

kat1 (Moderator) says on Mar 12, 2005, 10:03:

humble pie? Greenday. hehehe

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greenday says on Mar 12, 2005, 10:47:

well, It's good to know that you all are getting by with just enough (lagom translation)...and humble pie kat1??? why can't someone think that their life and accomplishments and personalities are more than average (or more than just enough)...for me I'd rather admit that, than admit I live just an "average" existence...plus name me one great person in history who accomplished anything of value, who thought that they were just average...heck, even Jesus caught flack from the Pharisees when He proclaimed Himself the Son of God, (amongst other things)...so you folks can wallow in your "averageness", or "just enough to get byness", as for me every day is fanatastic..."me sobra mucho, pero mucho corazon"!!!!!

BTW Desi, this is an English speaking forum...and pertains to Colombia...
don't tell me you're like Miguelito and are getting confused by the english text keyboard....jajaja

Desideria (Moderator) says on Mar 12, 2005, 11:17:

no confusion here mr.greenday. I would rather say that a tí no te sobra mucho corazón sino muchas palabras and you have a true talent of manipulation of words, lifting them out of context and rearranging them to fit your purposes. Leave the son of the carpinter out of this, I'm not an expert in Bible interpretations but seem to recall that he said something about the humble inheriting the earth...
Back to the concept of "lagom", I already explained that it doesn't really mean average in its essence. Yes, we believe in moderation and afterthought in our words and actions. Yes, this is an English language board and up till now I thought I was writing in that language, with certain mistakes and typos that I hoped to be forgiven for not being a native speaker.

Cheers,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

stevens says on Mar 12, 2005, 11:43:

Lleras Park and Las Palmas in Medellin I slept until 11 because I went to a reggae concert and then Berlin (a bar) Thursday night. Washed my clothes and studied Spanish. In the evening went to Lleras Park with fellow hostelers. We were just soaking up the vibe and waiting for a while before going to Mangos when some friendly Colombians waved us over. We hung out with them and eventually went to a disco in Las Palmas with them. Stayed until 2 am. Made friends. Very very nice people. There is a party at my hostel tonight with two DJs. Don't pinch me. If this is a dream I don't want to wake up although I could use a nap.

greenday says on Mar 12, 2005, 13:02:

you're right Desi you are NO expert on the Bible (btw, it's the MEEK that shall inherit the earth, not humble)... [DELETED]

BTW, great post stevens!!!!!! i love las Palmas, nice area...was that disco Las Palmitas by chance??? I miss Medellín...