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I thought you lived in Germany, no? Was it that bad there this year? Three months of snow? That's why I'm asking.

Seul

Whether's been HORRIBLE the last couple of months in Europe… Luckily no snow in Belgium this weekend, but it has got cold again!.. To think just last Tuesday I sat outside drinking gin-tonics at my local bar with my bro, getting tan action lvl. 3...

mvb

I think this was the best winter in years. i really like the snow/dry air/below zero temperatures. Much better then the wet and windy winters of last couple of yrs.

Giles

At last Haraki cracks open the beer I gave him when I was last in Hachioji:

…G

hectic

Do you home brew, G?

Giles

No, I work with a local craft brewery, all cask or bottle conditioned ales. The brewery is The Oakleaf brewing company - crap website. But we did win best bottled beer of Britain (SIBA) 2009 for "Hole Hearted"…G

hectic

I'll check it out, I have some interest in this area (i.e.: in addition to just drinking it)

Tripleterror

I can wholeheartedly (sorry) recommend Hole Hearted, as well as the other beers that Oakleaf produce, having sampled a few.
Hole Hearted is the pick of the bunch though.
Simon

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Hey Giles, any chance we could get Haraki to take a picture of all those magazines on that table? I see Dice but am wondering what the rest are?!?! GRACIAS

deadendpro

It is a gorgeous day in the bay area! We don't get these too often this time of the year. Kinda waiting on my showers to come back. But while the sun came out to play, I'll kick it!

deadendpro

^Cantonese or Mandarin?

@simon626:

BEATLE THOSE PICTURES ARE GORGEOUS!!!!
Something that really surprises me: A lot of the members on IH forum aren't from the US, but everyone here speaks (and writes) English quite well! It's kinda embarassing how most Americans ONLY know how to speak English….totally ignorant of other languages. I'm pretty fortunate to know how to speak Chinese as well, (some of my Chinese friends can't speak it!) as well as being coerced into learning French for 4 years.

Simon, I'm one of those American ignoramuses you talk about and I'm ashamed of it. I can't speak my native language "Tamil" either…though I can understand it quite well. Not knowing a foreign language is something I regret. Here's another thing I regret : Not being able to play a musical instrument. I'm basically just an average fuck who got kinda lucky in life.

@simon626:

Shubz, it's never too late to learn how to play an instrument!

OR learn a new language!

Take a course at your local community college. Classes cost less than a pair of jeans usually and it's a great way to keep on expanding your mind.

And shubz, you probably know more about computer software than most people. Don't say you're just an average person! Everyone is unique, just like everyone else! (:

Thanks for your encouragement Simon. You're right…it's never too late. I just need to get off my butt and sign up for a class at Laney College (the local community college). They teach plenty of foreign languages to intermediate levels (including Chinese !!).

I just posted some flicks of me in my 461S to "Raw for Women" on SuFu. Giles, I mentioned you. Here's me doing my best to spread some Iron Heart love to women !

deadendpro

@simon626:

Shubz, it's never too late to learn how to play an instrument!

OR learn a new language!

Take a course at your local community college. Classes cost less than a pair of jeans usually and it's a great way to keep on expanding your mind.

And shubz, you probably know more about computer software than most people. Don't say you're just an average person! Everyone is unique, just like everyone else! (:

i always like seeing this being said, just like the 'everyone is special' and 'everyone is a winner' type saying. because if everyone is, no one is. hahaha, i love it.

i always like seeing this being said, just like the 'everyone is special' and 'everyone is a winner' type saying. because if everyone is, no one is. hahaha, i love it.

I concur. This mindset is the reason for the bizarre sense of entitlement of the 18-25 year olds out there today. I can sing a song about that concerning my students. Not saying that is the case with you, Simon, but it's always good to consider. The learning process will be less painful.

So much for Random Wisdom!

Till

@simon626:

haha sometimes i ask myself if i live an ordinary life, or if there are other people out there doing the same things i do.

My conclusion- probably a lot of people do the same things i do, but at least i'm fortunate (or maybe unfortunate) enough to never ever run into them. It'd be boring to hang out with someone exactly like you. It'd be like hanging out with yourself…..which some people enjoy haha

Not exactly what I meant but never mind. You'll figure it out.

deadendpro

^all in due time T-man, all in due time

deadendpro

Simon, OK, this is really corny but I believe in Buddhist-like teachings. Buddha says that what you are is how others see you. When I offend anyone I am quick to apologize – not really because I want to make peace but rather, because that other person must be justified in being offended. Get it ? dead, I don't mind anything about what you said or that you mentioned me and lando. I've always maintained that I'm new to forums but I don't think forum etiquette is that complicated actually. Just "try" and stick to point, be conscious of it anyway -- and be cool.

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