Random Comments/Stream of Consciousness Thread

[jhanic]

I never post on the SKMB and hardly ever go there. I just don't find it very interesting. Everyone I would want to talk to is here!

SK is my favorite writer and I really LOVE his work, but to me that's a given and I don't feel the need to talk about this with other SK fans. I want to talk book collecting, or at the very least, shoot the sh*t with other collectors. Can't do that on the SKMB, is my impression.

I think that was mainly the fact that posts were "moderated" before being posted, thus a delay in the reactions. Hopefully, this will improve now.

John

[George at C-Springs]

Hopefully my car insurance covers the tow. $300 euro if they do not.

Can't see your photo on my phone (same for many photos now over the past few weeks ... I only get a little blue square with a question mark in it. Wonder if related to that photobucket change I heard talk about), but for the car you need to get ADAC, the German equivalent of AAA. Only difference is that they provide a tremendous number of benefits (far and above AAA) at a fraction of the cost. I think the annual fee for both cars, my wife and myself, was $99. It's also good for all of Europe, not just Germany. They cover everything, and I do mean everything ... rentals,hotels, even emergency helicopter rides.

Here's a good recent article with links: http://lifelessonsmilitarywife.com/?p=3344

There's an English sign-up page too, as I recall. It's a great deal, and well worth it. I came back from Italy with my family, arrived at Hahn well after midnight during a storm, got to the car and it was dead (turns out I'd left a blinker on for two weeks). Called ADAC, got an English speaker, and got help within about 20 minutes or so, no hassles at all. One other time my car broke down, called, they came and towed me about 10 miles or so to my mechanic (rather than just the nearest one). Well worth the $99.

[Ben Staad]

but for the car you need to get ADAC, the German equivalent of AAA.

Thanks. We had a fun time finding a tow truck that we could pay with a CC. The first one that came out (after waiting two hours) only would take an EC (?) card.

[George at C-Springs]

I found out the hard way my first time over there by getting stranded in the mountains in Austria driving an antique Mercedes (I think I've told this story here before). The tow trucks back then didn't accept CC at all, it cost me all of the Schilings I had on me (I had been driving to Vienna for a Christmas market). I ended up stuck in this little village for a week while they sent out for parts. Had no money or anything for thr first three days because it was a weekend, the banks were closed, and the nearest ATM was a trainride away. The only hotel in town, which was closed, opened up just for me and let me stay even though I couldn't pay up front (they also did not take credit card).

Good life lesson ... always have ADAC in Europe.

[George at C-Springs]

The first one that came out (after waiting two hours) only would take an EC (?) card

That sucks! I think EC stands for Euro Chequing, it's a Euro bank debit card, taks money right from your German bank account. I think. Could be completely totally wrong. Frank? Lauterer? Help me out here.

[EXPLORER]

and Ari scores again....... of the course the new Pope is from around his corner.... or was it his next-door neighbor?

[Ari_Racing]

and Ari scores again....... of the course the new Pope is from around his corner.... or was it his next-door neighbor?

LOL. I have to make small steps one by one if I wanna conquer the world.

[WeDealInLead]

If you ever felt that making a detailed listing for a few books sucks try listing 200 comic books. I'm losing it and I've just finished taking 50 photos. It's 6:35, I'm hoping to be done by midnight.

[ChristineB]

The last couple weeks my hubby, every other day or so, asks me "Are then any new boobies on TDT.org?"

What does that say about this forum? LOL

[Coulrophobia]

The last couple weeks my hubby, every other day or so, asks me "Are then any new boobies on TDT.org?"

What does that say about this forum? LOL

That this forum is a Hoot errrrrrrrs.

[Ben Staad]

Apple TV was down, found a new DNS number for it and now it's alive again! Hooray.

[Ari_Racing]

Helena is growing

[Coulrophobia]

I remember holding my son like that seems like yesterday, but he is almost 22 now. Very beautiful, and a nice Duma Key tie-in.

[bdwyer19]

Great picture Ari!!

[jhanic]

Looking good, Ari! It's truly amazing how fast they grow!

John

[Ben Staad]

Holy smokes! She is growing so quickly Ari.

[ChristineB]

Ari, she is so adorable. Proud pappa!!

[Merlin1958]

Ari, she is so adorable. Proud pappa!!

Can't say it much better!!! Congrats, Ari!!!

[Sir_Boomme]

yeah Ari,

as a grouchy 53 year old bachelor that's only lived with dogs for the past 35 years.... I'm required by law to hate all kids and quiche.

But if I ever decided to ignore local and state old fart ordinances... your cute kiddo sure looks like a sweetie.

[Shannon]

Baby! Cute kid!

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks all!

[Ari_Racing]

I ordered one of my objectives for this year on January 3rd from a Bookstore located in England.

Today, March 16th, it didn't arrive yet.



Getting nervous.

[ChristineB]

The last couple weeks my hubby, every other day or so, asks me "Are then any new boobies on TDT.org?"

What does that say about this forum? LOL

That this forum is a Hoot errrrrrrrs.

LOL Coulro, good one.

[Cook]

Beautiful people!
Thank you for the update Ari.

Helena is growing

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks, Cook!