COLD DARK ROOM

[ZEROPILOT]

How is South Carolina? I mentioned moving down there but my boyfriend said no because many residents are racist
I think about Florida but a lot of interesting/crazy stuff happens in florida.

Racism is rampant. Sorry to say. But I lived in the sticks and didn't see much of it growing up. There were literally areas that where all white and areas that were all black and it was what I thought was normal.
That's not to say that everyone who lives there is racist.
Some if the finest folks I've ever known, I met there.

 

[Lyn W]

I'm off to bed - got to get up early tomorrow to get Lola's brekkie.
I picked what I thought was 2 days worth of dandies yesterday, but today he has eaten all those plus a big bag of mixed leaf salad and a whole romaine lettuce, all covered with ground grass. I am out of all his food - he's a growing boy!!!
So see you tomorrow
Nos Da bawb!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Racism is rampant. Sorry to say. But I lived in the sticks and didn't see much of it growing up. There were literally areas that where all white and areas that were all black and it was what I thought was normal.
That's not to say that everyone who lives there is racist.
Some if the finest folks I've ever known, I met there.

That said, the last time my wife and I visited, we went for some barbecue and the owner of the shop was very curious about my wife's "yankee" accent.
Uncomfortable.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Trousers.. are mostly known as dress pants here (like the pants you wear when you work in an office or wear a suit and tie.

Don't forget SLACKS.
Any American over 60 says slacks for pants.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

How is South Carolina? I mentioned moving down there but my boyfriend said no because many residents are racist
I think about Florida but a lot of interesting/crazy stuff happens in florida.

There are almost two Floridas.
Down here its crowded and fast.
I don't care for it.
But just an hour or two north it is laid back pure country.
Wonderful.

 

[Lyn W]

Racism is rampant. Sorry to say. But I lived in the sticks and didn't see much of it growing up. There were literally areas that where all white and areas that were all black and it was what I thought was normal.
That's not to say that everyone who lives there is racist.
Some if the finest folks I've ever known, I met there.

There's good and bad everywhere, it's often only the bad that make the news though and gives everyone else a bad name.

 

[Lyn W]

Definitely going now nigh night!

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Racism is rampant. Sorry to say. But I lived in the sticks and didn't see much of it growing up. There were literally areas that where all white and areas that were all black and it was what I thought was normal.
That's not to say that everyone who lives there is racist.
Some if the finest folks I've ever known, I met there.

Aww
My boyfriend is black and german. He looks spanish though, apparently.
But yes, im sure not everyone is racist. My mom is racist and rude and it bothers me and my boyfriend (though he wont admit it)
Well i guess no south carolina

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Definitely going now nigh night!

Night, Lyn.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Aww
My boyfriend is black and german. He looks spanish though, apparently.
But yes, im sure not everyone is racist. My mom is racist and rude and it bothers me and my boyfriend (though he wont admit it)
Well i guess no south carolina

I don't want to taint the whole state for you.
There is also a lot of wonderful stuff....

 

[ZEROPILOT]

One thing about south Florida...it's a big mix of cultures and religions and ethnicities.
We all get along pretty well.

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

I don't want to taint the whole state for you.
There is also a lot of wonderful stuff....

Ive been to tampa florida (and around there) one summer for a month. I liked he weather (even when it rained) and youre right, alot of different cultures. And the beach is always lovely.
My boyfriend lived in florida for a couple years.. Him and his family hate it so theres no hope in me living there either. I might be able to get away with cali but not sure about the droughts. *deep sigh*
It looks like we will be staying in maryland though . But were both still young. So we'll see

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I'm off to bed - got to get up early tomorrow to get Lola's brekkie.
I picked what I thought was 2 days worth of dandies yesterday, but today he has eaten all those plus a big bag of mixed leaf salad and a whole romaine lettuce, all covered with ground grass. I am out of all his food - he's a growing boy!!!
So see you tomorrow
Nos Da bawb!

Night night, Lyn.
And love to Lola the Gobbler.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

There are almost two Floridas.
Down here its crowded and fast.
I don't care for it.
But just an hour or two north it is laid back pure country.
Wonderful.

Looks a very huge and varied place, to me.
Take more than a week or two to explore, I reckon.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Ive been to tampa florida (and around there) one summer for a month. I liked he weather (even when it rained) and youre right, alot of different cultures. And the beach is always lovely.
My boyfriend lived in florida for a couple years.. Him and his family hate it so theres no hope in me living there either. I might be able to get away with cali but not sure about the droughts. *deep sigh*
It looks like we will be staying in maryland though . But were both still young. So we'll see

I've lived in several places in England, plus Poland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and now Morocco.
Each has it's good and bad points, but i'm happy here at the moment.
Possibly Namibia next, when I get itchy feet.

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

I've lived in several places in England, plus Poland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and now Morocco.
Each has it's good and bad points, but i'm happy here at the moment.
Possibly Namibia next, when I get itchy feet.

That sounds lovely. I wanted to teach English in different countries for awhile. but idk, it didn't happen. I still could but it's something i'll have to really think and plan and discuss

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

That sounds lovely. I wanted to teach English in different countries for awhile. but idk, it didn't happen. I still could but it's something i'll have to really think and plan and discuss

It's a fantastic world out there.

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

It's a fantastic world out there.

is that what you do? teach english in foreign countries?
And yes, I don't doubt its beautiful out there. but I think maybe i should start checking out the beautiful US first. I havent been anywhere really. I was in FL, and Canada, and Vietnam. but none of it was vacation. My mom is very religious so it was mostly me and my sisters staying in a temple.
So many things to do!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

is that what you do? teach english in foreign countries?
And yes, I don't doubt its beautiful out there. but I think maybe i should start checking out the beautiful US first. I havent been anywhere really. I was in FL, and Canada, and Vietnam. but none of it was vacation. My mom is very religious so it was mostly me and my sisters staying in a temple.
So many things to do!

Indeed, there are.
And you're right, The USA is a huge, amazing and varied place itself. (not that I've been, but I'm sure one could spend a lifetime exploring it.)
In Poland I was working in telecommunications, In Saudi Arabia for an oil company, in England primarily palaeontology, in Thailand conservation and here I have sort of retired, but do a little English teaching to help out.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Unusually, I must have an early night.
It's only 2.30, but I've really knocked myself out a bit today.
Bed calls.
"Aaaaaaddddddaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
It's saying.
"I"m on my way, Bed! "
Night night, all.