I'm glad all of this is here for people to read tomorrow, btw...!

Where is your sense of empathy?

Empathy is all I have, and that's what I mean! lol

[quote=J Geoff"

"TIS, that's the only thing pretty much (well, besides family and Manhattan being here ) preventing me from moving out there, cuz otherwise it sounds PERFECT! Hurricanes in the South East, Tornadoes in the Mid-West, Earthquakes on the Left Coast... It seems all the North East has to worry about are blizzards now and then, and that's not so bad... despite the fact I hate the cold any more... ;)"

Geoff,

I remember, before I moved here, that issue bothered me too. I wanted a fair and honest answer, so, I asked my sister and a good friend of mine (at separate times) to put themselves in my shoes and leave the fact that neither wanted me to move out of the equation, and asked would they let the issue of earthquakes stop them from moving to CA. Both said "no", that if they really wanted to move they'd do it.

Now, after living here for 27 years, I can honestly say, that there has never been a fatal or damaging earthquake (thank God). Lots of tremors/shakers and some scares. There have been more destructive hurricanes and tornadoes in the 27 years in other areas. Can a horrible earthquake happen? Of course it can. It is a gamble of sorts I'm sure.

As far as I'm concerned, not having my family by me is one of main drawbacks to living here. Of course, along with the cost of living. Once when/if I ever moved back, I'm sure I probably would never be able to afford to move back to CA again. Unless, of course I moved from CA to Manhatten (which would be totally cool) in which case I think the cost of living would be a little more even to CA.

Bottom line Geoff, there are pros/cons. I too absolutely hate the winter and that WAS a main motivation. To this day, I have never ever once wished for a white Christmas. I'm perfectly happy with the sun shining and 70/80 degrees. Doesn't spoil my Christmas one bit. A matter of opinion/taste I guess.

TIS

You mean like, "I'm mature"?

Man, I've got to give it to him...he's at least one of the most amusing Presidents ever.

Amusing is being nice. I have so many other adjectives in mind. Use your imagination.


TIS

I'm not sure if I should take that as a compliment or an insult.

I thought it was a tad hot today!! 111 It's not so bad!!!!


TIS

http://asp.usatoday.com/weather/CityForecast.aspx?LocationID=USCA0252&ps=L1

oh joy,your president George Bush has arrived in Australia.

Fuck off Bush!!!!!

What is it with Presidants and PMs visiting others countries all over the world all the time,i think they should worry about their own countries..

If for some reason he knocked on your door and asked to dine with you for the evening, would you say that? Honestly? I've thought about this about country leaders, and even the ones I hate, if I had a chance to meet them I would still be in awe because they are the leader of an entire country. I would still show respect.

What about everyone else?

If he pays for my dinner and I get my photo in the newspapers, yes

I'd definitely still tell him (politely) to fuck off.

We believe in sharing our misery.

Well, you guys already have dingoes and wombats... we sent you our dingbat!

You guys "down under" will do just fine. Just tell your leaders to talk in short sentences and don't use any big words. Besides, he's the kind of guy you wanna have a beer with no?? Keep him as long as you want!!


TIS

Im with whisper id tell him to Fack Off..

Honestly,i'd punch him in the face..no wait he's pretty old..he'd probably die...we hate him down here...all these world leaders are down here to discuss some bullshit...the security he has around him.....choppers,,bullet proof limo's,1000 people..etc...what a grand entrance!!!!!!

8 year old boy with CP saves family from fire. WOW!!!

http://www.yahoo.com/

I feel like crap today

Just like that dude who told Cheney to fuck off when he visited a wrecked Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina...I'd tell George to go fuck himself.

That is either a completely brilliant or totally asinine statement. I'll have to think about it.

And sadly, that was not sarcasm.

I most definitely would not be inviting. If I had the chance to slam the door in the face of someone who I completely loathe and disagree with, someone who has harmed a great percentage of their country, quite possibly the planet, I'd do it. If there were no consequences. I had the chance to beat Richard Nixon over the head with a shovel, I'd take it. If I had the chance to punch Dubya in the nose, I'd do it. If I had the chance to spit a luge onto Hitler's face, I'd do it. If I could urinate over Ronald Reagan, I'd do it.

But there are consequences to the above... So, if a member of the Bush Administration happened to invite me to dinner or some other harmless event, I'd decline. I don't want anything to do with them.

What happened to the liberal art of forgiveness and second chances?

Oh, I forgot, that's reserved for when liberals fuck up, not conservatives. Fuck everyone else.

My bad.

Bush would need a 600th chance.

Reagan has a face you just want to hit.

Cheney has a face you just want to stab.

I still feel like crap.

DAMMIT!! They just cut the price of the iPhone by $200 today!!!!!

Really? Does that bring it down to what? $300? Heck, if it goes down a tad more, I might just get one.

Geoff, are you happy with yours and would you recommend it. What's the downside if any.


TIS