[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-02 Thread turquoiseb
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@... wrote: I put this in the category of: so and so poster should post differently than they do because it is not my preference. I put it in the category of Things must REALLY be boring in these people's lives if the

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-02 Thread whynotnow7
You sound like a drama queen dude. Quit while you're ahead. Please. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@ wrote: I put this in the category of: so and so poster should post

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-02 Thread seventhray1
Barry, the master of projection. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@ wrote: I put this in the category of: so and so poster should post differently than they do because it is not my

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-02 Thread authfriend
He's *s* predictable... And I fully expect Barry to launch a rant against Steve and everyone else whose posts he doesn't like off of Curtis's post.--Me, yesterday evening --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb no_reply@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com,

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread whynotnow7
Yeah the gratuitous bashing really took away from what could have been a fine piece of writing. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, seventhray1 steve.sundur@... wrote: Yea, the post was getting some positive feedback so I went back and reread it. You're right. It started off neat. I

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread curtisdeltablues
I put this in the category of: so and so poster should post differently than they do because it is not my preference. Rather than trying to change Barry, I suggest you post the kind of posts you prefer and let like minded posters riff off your creative stuff. No one is a victim of anyone's

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread Sal Sunshine
On Jul 1, 2011, at 10:56 AM, curtisdeltablues wrote: put this in the category of: so and so poster should post differently than they do because it is not my preference. Rather than trying to change Barry, I suggest you post the kind of posts you prefer and let like minded posters riff

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread authfriend
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@... wrote: I put this in the category of: so and so poster should post differently than they do because it is not my preference. Rather than trying to change Barry, I suggest you post the kind of posts you prefer and

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread curtisdeltablues
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jstein@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@ wrote: I put this in the category of: so and so poster should post differently than they do because it is not my preference. Rather than

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread Ravi Yogi
By your standards Steve doesn't have to change and continue to do what he does best - make quick short quirky remarks. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@... wrote: I put this in the category of: so and so poster should post differently than they do

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread authfriend
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, whynotnow7 whynotnow7@... wrote: Yeah the gratuitous bashing really took away from what could have been a fine piece of writing. It's not just the constant, compulsive putdowns, it's the relentless, monotonous, smug I'm so special drumbeat of

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread whynotnow7
Yeah, I notice that too. It is obvious why he or anyone else does such a thing, and it *isn't* because they feel so good about themselves. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jstein@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, whynotnow7 whynotnow7@ wrote: Yeah the

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread seventhray1
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@... wrote: I put this in the category of: so and so poster should post differently than they do because it is not my preference. I put it in a different category. I put in the category of someone who is in a rut, and

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread seventhray1
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine salsunshine@... wrote: But the whole you need to change whatever... routine is not only lame, it is doomed from the start. Not to mention arrogant and controlling. Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course... My favorite line

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread seventhray1
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jstein@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@ wrote: I put this in the category of: so and so poster should post differently than they do because it is not my preference. Rather than

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread seventhray1
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@... wrote: Yeah, I guess there is no way to make this point and not have this hypocritical angle. Maybe this is why Curtis is held in high regard here.

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread authfriend
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine salsunshine@... wrote: On Jul 1, 2011, at 10:56 AM, curtisdeltablues wrote: snip But the whole you need to change whatever... routine is not only lame, it is doomed from the start. Not to mention arrogant and controlling. Not that

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-07-01 Thread authfriend
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend jstein@ wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues curtisdeltablues@ wrote: I put this in the category of: so and so poster should

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-06-30 Thread whynotnow7
Thanks, I enjoyed this. Had a great bottle of sparkling rose last evening, from South Africa. Dry but with a creamy finish. I haven't been to France, except off the coast of Nice as a kid. Always wanted to visit Paris to drink in the architecture. Something I've enjoyed on my few stays in

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-06-30 Thread nablusoss1008
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, whynotnow7 whynotnow7@... wrote: I haven't been to France, except off the coast of Nice as a kid. Always wanted to visit Paris to drink in the architecture. Something I've enjoyed on my few stays in Europe. Those Art Noveau museums sound awesome. Art

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-06-30 Thread nablusoss1008
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_reply@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, whynotnow7 whynotnow7@ wrote: I haven't been to France, except off the coast of Nice as a kid. Always wanted to visit Paris to drink in the architecture. Something I've

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-06-30 Thread whynotnow7
Judging by your post, the place stinks. Though I remember seeing Rome as a child, probably 8 or so, the Trevi Fountain and the Coliseum. The tombs beneath the Vatican too. So at some point I'd like to see Paris. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 no_reply@... wrote: ---

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-06-30 Thread nablusoss1008
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, whynotnow7 whynotnow7@... wrote: Judging by your post, the place stinks. Though I remember seeing Rome as a child, probably 8 or so, the Trevi Fountain and the Coliseum. The tombs beneath the Vatican too. So at some point I'd like to see Paris. I

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-06-30 Thread seventhray1
Here's a thought. A persistant theme in your posts is MMY as an average guy. Could all the (supposed at least) TBers accept such a premise, and why not try it on for size. Maybe challenge yourself and try posting without the persistant mocking and continual referral to the TMO. Yea, I think

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-06-30 Thread whynotnow7
Thanks for a very interesting take on an area I have seldom visited. I do remember the Trevi Fountain well even at such a young age. Absolutely magical wasn't it? Did you throw any coins in? I did, and also wanted to scoop up what was there. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-06-30 Thread whynotnow7
I had the same thought, but decided to self edit that stuff out. Ironically the only reason the TM/TB stuff kept intruding was the rest of the imagery was so good! Belgian chocolate, a train through the European countryside...who can't imagine themselves there? Sounded expansive and

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-06-30 Thread seventhray1
Yea, the post was getting some positive feedback so I went back and reread it. You're right. It started off neat. I know this will sound weird, but we all know what a dog is like who is hand shy. Even the hand that comes down to pet him, (usually a neighbor or friend will elicit a drawing back

[FairfieldLife] Re: Sneltrein Musings

2011-06-30 Thread richardjwilliamstexas
turquoiseb: Sitting in my window seat on the fast train back to the Netherlands... Do fast European trains have Wi-Fi? You could have at least waited to post until you got back to your apartment. Go figure.