COLD DARK ROOM

[ZEROPILOT]

Quito is all mountains(by Florida standards) and all very wonderful.
I'll never forget any part of it.

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Here we get about 9 or ten months of beautiful weather and then about three months of this crap.
I guess it's not such a bad deal.

We get two weeks of bait and switch in the fall and spring that keep us here. That, and tenure.

 

[Lyn W]

Quito is all mountains and all very wonderful.
I'll never forget any part of it.

My nephew and his fiancé were in Peru for a year and got to see lots of wonderful things!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

My nephew and his fiancé were in Peru for a year and got to see lots of wonderful things!

American money sure goes a long way over there!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I'll be heading up your way on Monday Kirsty just checking flights now.
Sadly just heard I have a funeral to go to in Livingston

Oh, dear!
Sorry, Lyn.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

American money sure goes a long way over there!

And over here.
Very cheap here.

 

[johnsonnboswell]

I might have broken the guitar. I tripped over it.

I'm having a heart attack at the thought. No, it's okay. It's fine. My heart is still racing, though. Not kidding.

 

[Lyn W]

Oh, dear!
Sorry, Lyn.

Thanks but its a blessing really. An old friend of mine was diagnosed with a brain tumour back in the 80's, survived surgery, had a holiday romance and wed a Scots lass and they have had over 30 years together of fantastic travel which I never imagined he would have. The tumour was found to be growing again last Dec and he has deteriorated gradually since and suffered terribly so I am sad for the loss but happy he is at peace now. I haven't seen him in years but we were always in touch.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I'm having a heart attack at the thought. No, it's okay. It's fine. My heart is still racing, though. Not kidding.

The reality of The Cold Dark Room can be overpowering.
Glad your guitar's okay.

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Yup, it's usually not what you say but how you say it.

And when. Watch how many people make the same suggestion before it's accepted sometimes.

Some people respond positively to new information from the outset. I love how open to learning they are, how focused on the job at hand, how they don't get defensive. A receptive attitude is great.

 

[Lyn W]

Smells of coconut oil, salt and tourists!

I do like a walk on/near the beach out of season though autumn/winter time and we have beaches with mountains and fantastic cliffs. Ever been to Southendown Adam? Very interesting geological features and fossils

 

[Lyn W]

And when. Watch how many people make the same suggestion before it's accepted sometimes.

Some people respond positively to new information from the outset. I love how open to learning they are, how focused on the job at hand, how they don't get defensive. A receptive attitude is great.

I always think whats the point of asking for advice if you're not going to accept it.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Thanks but its a blessing really. An old friend of mine was diagnosed with a brain tumour back in the 80's, survived surgery, had a holiday romance and wed a Scots lass and they have had over 30 years together of fantastic travel which I never imagined he would have. The tumour was found to be growing again last Dec and he has deteriorated gradually since and suffered terribly so I am sad for the loss but happy he is at peace now. I haven't seen him in years but we were always in touch.

Sorry Lyn. I was on another thread. Sorry for your loss.

 

[spud's_mum]

I always think whats the point of asking for advice if you're not going to accept it.

Made another room out of old furniture books

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

And when. Watch how many people make the same suggestion before it's accepted sometimes.

Some people respond positively to new information from the outset. I love how open to learning they are, how focused on the job at hand, how they don't get defensive. A receptive attitude is great.

I know, but some people simply find it hard to understand, others are confused because of what they've read or heard elsewhere, and then, yes there's a small number who just won't be told.
But these are the challenges that make it so interesting.

 

[Lyn W]

Sorry Lyn. I was on another thread. Sorry for your loss.

Thanks Ed - it was expected but still sad..
I can't get over how soon the funeral is. In Wales there's a 3 week queue - not a very healthy place to live with so many funerals.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I know, but some people simply find it hard to understand, others are confused because of what they've read or heard elsewhere, and then, yes there's a small number who just won't be told.
But these are the challenges that make it so interesting.

Interesting to some. irritating to others. I lack any real patience. Perhaps you've noticed?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I do like a walk on/near the beach out of season though autumn/winter time and we have beaches with mountains and fantastic cliffs. Ever been to Southendown Adam? Very interesting geological features and fossils

Yes, near Bridgend where my family come from.
The whole area is littered with fossil sites.
Nice cliffs indeed.

 

[Lyn W]

Made another room out of old furniture books
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I can see a future in interior design heading your way

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Good night my very interesting bunch of friends and Adam too. Thanks for the use of your Cold dark Room!