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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI've got falafel, hummus, booze, and an evening to myself.
Anyone want to get loaded and chat?
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,681 posts)Now, that just sounds wonderful!
Enjoy your nice quiet evening!
Since I'm part of MIRT, I need to stay sober and alert...
struggle4progress
(118,330 posts)Aristus
(66,444 posts)"Chatting" is a dead giveaway...
Just kidding. A nice leisurely conversation would be fine...
struggle4progress
(118,330 posts)Aristus
(66,444 posts)Then let me know, too...
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,681 posts)But that won't be necessary, lol!
We only go after n00b trolls...
Aristus
(66,444 posts)DEATH TO ALL TROLLS!!!
struggle4progress
(118,330 posts)Aristus
(66,444 posts)cyberswede
(26,117 posts)I'm having a wee bit too much togetherness with the family tonight (plus the added bonus of a new puppy, which requires constant attention).
I'm happy to get losded, though.
Aristus
(66,444 posts)Here's to a people who really figured it all out...
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)I wish we had the social programs here that they have in Scandinavia.
Aristus
(66,444 posts)I wonder how well I could get along in Sweden with my knowledge of German. The two languages are very vaguely related. And could I practice medicine there as a PA? Or would I have to get an MD? I love America, but love of native soil is getting to be a harder and harder reason to stick up for this country...
crim son
(27,464 posts)when we visited Sweden he understood nothing and nobody!
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)Dutch might be closer to German (I remember being able to pick out snippets of a friend's conversations with her Dutch husband, based in my high school German, but not enough to understand what they were saying.
I do think that a fair number of Swedes understand English, though.
Aristus
(66,444 posts)And yeah, Dutch is like a combination of German and English. Makes sense geographically, if you think about it...
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)Right after GWB was reelected, I read up on Americans relocating to Scandinavia. My impression was that it's not that easy to move there and find work - they can be picky about what professions they allow, etc.
Obviously, if your a PA you're a highly trained professional, but I don't know how their health care system works over there - if they utilize PAs or not, etc.
Aristus
(66,444 posts)I would think they would like to have me...
nolabear
(41,991 posts)I've spent all year bitching about the cold, wet weather and now we're one of the few perfect areas in the country, eh Aristus? So I'll raise a metaphorical glass.
Aristus
(66,444 posts)My weather app says it's 79 degrees F in Puyallup right now. We're definitely luckier than other parts of the country right now...
nolabear
(41,991 posts)I'd go this weekend but both the husband and I are rocking a wicked cold. But later, sounds like a great (if ridiculously expensive) way to spend a gorgeous summer afternoon. Takes twenty minutes or so and I think you can actually buy a drink.
If I ever get up to Seattle for a fun day, it will be to visit the Science Fiction Museum and the EMP. You know, all the touristy stuff that locals never do...
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)Until a little front moved in...no rain, but lots of rumbly thunder, and the temp dropped appreciably (to 92).
The only upshot is that we haven't had to mow the lawn in several weeks.
Aristus
(66,444 posts)A little piece of Heaven here on Earth.
I would never dream of voting for secession from the US. But if the Republic of Cascadia declares its independence, I won't stand in the way...
crim son
(27,464 posts)but no can do tonight. Definitely want some of your falafel & Hummus though.
Have all you want:
Happy to see my crimmy!...
derby378
(30,252 posts)So I can either stay at Starbucks a while longer and enjoy your company, or I can go home and have that Shiner.
And then accidentally put Caligula in the Blu-Ray player when I really wanted Spartacus instead, and stare at the screen muttering "Man, Kirk Douglas doesn't look so good in this film."
Aristus
(66,444 posts)I enjoy your company, too!
Initech
(100,099 posts)Aristus
(66,444 posts)Initech
(100,099 posts)7wo7rees
(5,128 posts)Took the better half to try newly-annointed Guy Fieri special of the Lebanese variety and got down on ALL the goodies including my first shawarma (got the combo- liked the chicken).
Then we sidetripped for some Bourbon. Had two so far, but I just found this thread and I thought I'd stop by for a chat.
Ask me anything.
Aristus
(66,444 posts)From Bourbon County? Or was it sour mash?
Thanks for stopping by. I thought the Lounge had decided to ignore me...
nolabear
(41,991 posts)Can't ignore you!
7wo7rees
(5,128 posts)The label sez: Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Extra Aged Sour Mash.
So no, not Bourbon, according to Hoyle, but perfect Saturday night elixir, mixing dark of night with light of moon.
Slant ya! I can't spell Irish, but if we keep drinking and typing, it'll slant ya.
Eew! Jack Nicholson is not what I want to see when I drunk and chatting...
7wo7rees
(5,128 posts)Better?