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  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,920
    My childhood home is going up in flames, it's breaking my heart.

    Stay safe! :hug:
    Athens 2006 / Milton Keynes 2014 / London 1&2 2022 / Seattle 1&2 2024 / Dublin 2024 / Manchester 2024 / New Orleans 2025
  • pickupyourwill
    pickupyourwill Posts: 3,135
    edited August 2018
    "Living is the best revenge"...I saw Eddie Vedder quote this once, back in the nineties I think.   It always stood with me as a great motto about not committing suicide, since I battled that beast of depression for so many decades. But now I think I know what he was referring to.  Now, to me, it means there are going to be people that wish me dead and don't like what I have to say or stand for.  There are going to be KKK and Nazi-loving folk who don't want me in their way, for spreading love, peace and hope in the world, for promoting good vibes and energy on the internet.  There are going to be people that just want me to be okay with Trump as President, and they will despise me for not looking the other way.  To those haters, I say, "Living is the best revenge".
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  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,920
    edited August 2018
    ^ Exactly what I'm needing right now! :plus_one: Thank you for your wise words! :smile:

    Athens 2006 / Milton Keynes 2014 / London 1&2 2022 / Seattle 1&2 2024 / Dublin 2024 / Manchester 2024 / New Orleans 2025
  • kce8
    kce8 Posts: 1,636
    "Living is the best revenge"...I saw Eddie Vedder quote this once, back in the nineties I think.   It always stood with me as a great motto about not committing suicide, since I battled that beast of depression for so many decades. But now I think I know what he was referring to.  Now, to me, it means there are going to be people that wish me dead and don't like what I have to say or stand for.  There are going to be KKK and Nazi-loving folk who don't want me in their way, for spreading love, peace and hope in the world, for promoting good vibes and energy on the internet.  There are going to be people that just want me to be okay with Trump as President, and they will despise me for not looking the other way.  To those haters, I say, "Living is the best revenge".
    :triumph:  This makes me smile! :peace:
  • Pap said:
    ^ Exactly what I'm needing right now! :plus_one: Thank you for your wise words! :smile:

    Sweet!  Downloading that song for sure :)
  • kce8 said:
    "Living is the best revenge"...I saw Eddie Vedder quote this once, back in the nineties I think.   It always stood with me as a great motto about not committing suicide, since I battled that beast of depression for so many decades. But now I think I know what he was referring to.  Now, to me, it means there are going to be people that wish me dead and don't like what I have to say or stand for.  There are going to be KKK and Nazi-loving folk who don't want me in their way, for spreading love, peace and hope in the world, for promoting good vibes and energy on the internet.  There are going to be people that just want me to be okay with Trump as President, and they will despise me for not looking the other way.  To those haters, I say, "Living is the best revenge".
    :triumph:  This makes me smile! :peace: 
    :)
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,449
    PJ_Soul said:
    bluegrace said:
    Summer heat, tired of it. We need rain, much more rain.
    Ugh. Me too. When I was growing up we'd have a really hot day here and there, but now we're having extended heat waves every summer - worse and worse each year. Ongoing heat and sun is so oppressive. I think I understand why most really volatile regions in the world are also some of the hottest. Constant heat and sun makes populations more cranky!
    I firmly believe if you had to deal with Winnipeg winters you'd be more than happy with a hot summer!
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,657
    edited August 2018
    PJ_Soul said:
    bluegrace said:
    Summer heat, tired of it. We need rain, much more rain.
    Ugh. Me too. When I was growing up we'd have a really hot day here and there, but now we're having extended heat waves every summer - worse and worse each year. Ongoing heat and sun is so oppressive. I think I understand why most really volatile regions in the world are also some of the hottest. Constant heat and sun makes populations more cranky!
    I firmly believe if you had to deal with Winnipeg winters you'd be more than happy with a hot summer!
    Nah. It doesn't work that way. A very cold winter wouldn't change the fact that I am really, really horribly physically uncomfortable in hot weather, and it also really affects my mood. I literally get seasonal affective disorder from hot weather. If I lived in Winnipeg I'd simply be more miserable more of the time. :lol: Although frigid weather doesn't bother me one bit, and I actually specifically like temps that are below freezing, so I might actually like Winnipeg winters. Just bundle up. I mean yeah, -30C is a bit much, lol, but I guarantee you I'd prefer that by far over 30C.
    But anyway, the heat isn't the problem here right now. The choking smoke from the wildfires is.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,449
    PJ_Soul said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    bluegrace said:
    Summer heat, tired of it. We need rain, much more rain.
    Ugh. Me too. When I was growing up we'd have a really hot day here and there, but now we're having extended heat waves every summer - worse and worse each year. Ongoing heat and sun is so oppressive. I think I understand why most really volatile regions in the world are also some of the hottest. Constant heat and sun makes populations more cranky!
    I firmly believe if you had to deal with Winnipeg winters you'd be more than happy with a hot summer!
    Nah. It doesn't work that way. A very cold winter wouldn't change the fact that I am really, really horribly physically uncomfortable in hot weather, and it also really affects my mood. I literally get seasonal affective disorder from hot weather. If I lived in Winnipeg I'd simply be more miserable more of the time. :lol: Although frigid weather doesn't bother me one bit, and I actually specifically like temps that are below freezing, so I might actually like Winnipeg winters. Just bundle up. I mean yeah, -30C is a bit much, lol, but I guarantee you I'd prefer that by far over 30C.
    But anyway, the heat isn't the problem here right now. The choking smoke from the wildfires is.
    I think it works that way to a degree, but I know what you mean. 

    -30 isn't that bad. what's bad is when you factor the prairie wind, and it becomes -fuckinghell. bundling isn't the problem. sometimes you need a breathing apparatus so your lungs don't turn to ice. 

    I'm not a small man, and I still love sitting on the beach for hours at a time in 30C. I have the skin this summer to prove it. LOL

    I can only imagine what the smoke is like locally. even here people are having breathing problems because of it, and we've had colder days and orange suns intermittently for the last few weeks. 
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,657
    PJ_Soul said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    bluegrace said:
    Summer heat, tired of it. We need rain, much more rain.
    Ugh. Me too. When I was growing up we'd have a really hot day here and there, but now we're having extended heat waves every summer - worse and worse each year. Ongoing heat and sun is so oppressive. I think I understand why most really volatile regions in the world are also some of the hottest. Constant heat and sun makes populations more cranky!
    I firmly believe if you had to deal with Winnipeg winters you'd be more than happy with a hot summer!
    Nah. It doesn't work that way. A very cold winter wouldn't change the fact that I am really, really horribly physically uncomfortable in hot weather, and it also really affects my mood. I literally get seasonal affective disorder from hot weather. If I lived in Winnipeg I'd simply be more miserable more of the time. :lol: Although frigid weather doesn't bother me one bit, and I actually specifically like temps that are below freezing, so I might actually like Winnipeg winters. Just bundle up. I mean yeah, -30C is a bit much, lol, but I guarantee you I'd prefer that by far over 30C.
    But anyway, the heat isn't the problem here right now. The choking smoke from the wildfires is.
    I think it works that way to a degree, but I know what you mean. 

    -30 isn't that bad. what's bad is when you factor the prairie wind, and it becomes -fuckinghell. bundling isn't the problem. sometimes you need a breathing apparatus so your lungs don't turn to ice. 

    I'm not a small man, and I still love sitting on the beach for hours at a time in 30C. I have the skin this summer to prove it. LOL

    I can only imagine what the smoke is like locally. even here people are having breathing problems because of it, and we've had colder days and orange suns intermittently for the last few weeks. 
    Indoors is nice, lol. I'd still seriously way rather just deal with never going outside or bring through a mask in the winter than dealing with unbearable heat in the summer. But yeah, basically when weather gets so that you're really inconvenienced from it, it fucking sucks .... for most people that doesn't include hot days, but it just does for me.... Obviously I'm not moving to Winnipeg any time soon. ;)
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • pickupyourwill
    pickupyourwill Posts: 3,135
    edited September 2018
     
    Save the trees, save the bees, save the oceans, if you please.   :)
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  • pickupyourwill
    pickupyourwill Posts: 3,135
    edited September 2018
    We have lost SO much in the last couple years--many loves ones.   My heart goes out to all affected.  Right now, my son needs his mom and dad to get through this world.   Can you please spare me some mercy, God, for me and my family?  Thank you.
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  • pickupyourwill
    pickupyourwill Posts: 3,135
    edited September 2018
     I do believe a wave of peace is taking place now.  I think God, the collective soul, the sun, can forgive them all.
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  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,369
    My co-workers are awesome! A great way to celebrate 50.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Ms. Haiku said:
    My co-workers are awesome! A great way to celebrate 50.
    Happy 50th :)
  • pickupyourwill
    pickupyourwill Posts: 3,135
    edited September 2018
    Gonna keep hiding in this thread for now.   I have repented and atoned for my sins ten times over.  I spent this last year punishing myself for past mistakes, especially that week in October.  I spent a lot of time and money helping others this last half year.  I still have so many responsibilities here.  That's why I am so thankful to those that were trying to help me.  I am forever grateful.  I am doing the best I can right now.  Thank you all and God bless.
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  • pickupyourwill
    pickupyourwill Posts: 3,135
    edited September 2018
    ~~peace~~  
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,657
    edited August 2018
    I got a new phone (Galaxy S9+).... I find a new phone so distracting... Maybe work places should allow us one paid new phone day off every two years. :lol:
    The face and iris recognition on this phone is awesome. Works super well, even when I put my glasses on.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,966
    My Fenway #roadtrip with my wife. Hitting road tomorrow morning, 11 hr drive
    2005 - London
    2009 - Toronto
    2010 - Buffalo
    2011 - Toronto 1&2
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
    2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
    2018 - Fenway 1&2
    2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
    2023 - Chicago 1&2
    2024 - Las Vegas 1&2
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    BLACK35 said:
    My Fenway #roadtrip with my wife. Hitting road tomorrow morning, 11 hr drive

    Drive safely, Black. 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf