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Posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 21:45:36
Family shmamily. I can take it!
Who am I kidding, thank God its over!!!!!-T
Posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 22:26:45
In reply to Whoever survived the holidays, give me a woohoo!, posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 21:45:36
I dunno that I'm up to woohoo, but after the first caprioska of the day I can manage a little meep meep.
Posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:10:37
In reply to Meep meep » TexasChic, posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 22:26:45
Heh, heh! I'm on my third glass of wine myself. I didn't have any in the house and had to run out and get some as soon as everyone was gone! I felt kind of weak for turning to alcohol because it something I'm trying to avoid because I tend to abuse it, but sometimes its whatever works! Especially when you're out of meds! BTW, I had to look up caprioska - sound good!
Just out of idle curiosity, what time/day is it where you are?
-T
Posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 23:18:12
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:10:37
>what time/day is it where you are?
4.15pm, Boxing Day.
Capriosakas are nice, and I make them strong.
3 is enough.
Posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:21:13
In reply to Re: Meep meep » TexasChic, posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 23:18:12
Three glasses of wine are enough? If so, you don't know my family!
So what's boxing day?
-T
Posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 23:22:20
In reply to Re: Meep meep » TexasChic, posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 23:18:12
>3 is enough
Not today though; we won't have so many today.
Today we will be more sensible.
Then again, it's only 4.22 and all's clear.
Posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 23:24:08
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:21:13
No, 3 glasses of wine is not enough.
That was 3 caprioskas.
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day.
Don't ask me why.
Posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:27:16
In reply to Re: Meep meep » TexasChic, posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 23:24:08
Why?
Sorry, just being obnoxious. So is actual boxing involved? Or is it just a random term?
-T
Posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:33:34
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:27:16
Isn't it weird that you're way off over there in tomorrow and we can just chat like this? So what happens in the future? Anything interesting?
-T
Posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 23:39:07
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:33:34
Here is wikipedia on Boxing Day...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Day_of_Christmas
As you would know, Australia started out as a penal colony (which gave us our sense of humour), and which we were ambivalent about after (though not now), and this might explain why we have it and you don't, or so it occurred to me.
Yes, I was thinking how it was interesting that I am ahead of you in time, though you are the most interesting thing here atm.
Posted by Phillipa on December 25, 2008, at 23:51:32
In reply to Re: Meep meep » TexasChic, posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 23:39:07
Day after Christmas not a holiday but that's when people shop like mad for sales and return items. Love PJ
Posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:52:39
In reply to Re: Meep meep » TexasChic, posted by Sigismund on December 25, 2008, at 23:39:07
> Here is wikipedia on Boxing Day...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Day_of_ChristmasOkay, I will look that up in a minute.
> As you would know, Australia started out as a penal colony (which gave us our sense of humour), and which we were ambivalent about after (though not now), and this might explain why we have it and you don't, or so it occurred to me.
Hmmm, I don't quite get what you mean. I think I missed something in Aussie/US translation there.
> Yes, I was thinking how it was interesting that I am ahead of you in time, though you are the most interesting thing here atm.Why thank you! I think. I'm still a bit unsure what you're previous comment meant. I know you're a nice dude, I'm just a tad confused if you're messing with me somehow (i.e. making fun of me, but in a nice way, cause I know you're a nice guy). But you're always interesting to me! Have I mentioned that I'm fascinated with Australia? I want to visit so badly!
-T
Posted by TexasChic on December 26, 2008, at 0:00:22
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:52:39
Wow! Boxing day is based on "the tradition of giving gifts to the less fortunate members of society". Alright! Bring on Boxing Day! Presents for me! Seriously, that's awesome. Do people there really follow through with the sentiment?
-T
Posted by Sigismund on December 26, 2008, at 0:06:37
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by TexasChic on December 26, 2008, at 0:00:22
>Do people there really follow through with the sentiment?
Only a bit.
Then again, I should note that both our PM and your president-elect have devoted some of their holidays to handing out food to the homeless.
Where I live we have what are called Beggars Banquets where the community puts on food for them.
I was in my mid 20s before I saw a homeless person, and that was in Europe.
Of course we never saw the Aboriginal people; they were somewhere else.
Posted by Sigismund on December 26, 2008, at 0:08:02
In reply to Re: Meep meep » Sigismund, posted by Phillipa on December 25, 2008, at 23:51:32
Yep, people actually turn up to the shopping centres today.
I feel mildly shocked by that.
This is supposed to be a holiday.
Posted by TexasChic on December 26, 2008, at 0:12:29
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by Sigismund on December 26, 2008, at 0:06:37
Hmmm, you didn't answer the making fun of me question.
-T
Posted by TexasChic on December 26, 2008, at 0:15:18
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by TexasChic on December 26, 2008, at 0:12:29
Not that I actually asked a question, but there was the wondering.
-T
Posted by TexasChic on December 26, 2008, at 0:32:11
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by TexasChic on December 26, 2008, at 0:15:18
Its bed and "Twilight" for me. Merry Christmas (or Boxing Day) everyone!
-T
Posted by Phillipa on December 26, 2008, at 12:47:18
In reply to Re: Meep meep » Phillipa, posted by Sigismund on December 26, 2008, at 0:08:02
Traditions are wierd. Love PJ
Posted by Sigismund on December 26, 2008, at 13:25:12
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 23:52:39
>As you would know, Australia started out as a penal colony (which gave us our sense of humour), and which we were ambivalent about after (though not now), and this might explain why we have it and you don't, or so it occurred to me.
This is from an undigested book review I heard about the fight to end transportation in the 1850s, which had a liberal appearance but carried within it a conservative (ie pro-English) reaction and was an argument about the nature of Australia. The old convict Australia was more egalitarian.
But what is the 'it' to which I refer?
Presumably (this is next morning) I had the idea that there is a distinguishing quality to Australian humour, one that, for sure, you will not find in any mainstream Australian movies.I grew up in the country, west of the range, and we weren't egalitarian at all.
People who came to work there were surprised to find a different world. Is this what I was thinking about?Mainstream Australian history was as boring as batshit (free trade vs protectionism), but occasionally you could find a ray of interest: Wentworth wanting to introduce slavery, someone else wanting the English system of titles, bands of convicts developing ideas about another colony over the range where the convicts were treated well and everyone lived in harmony, and, of course, the big one....the efforts of the Aboriginal people to deal with the encroaching disaster.
Posted by Phillipa on December 26, 2008, at 13:29:00
In reply to Re: Meep meep » TexasChic, posted by Sigismund on December 26, 2008, at 13:25:12
Sigi arent you up early? And can't I join I am lonely. Love PJ :(
Posted by Sigismund on December 26, 2008, at 13:42:50
In reply to Re: Meep meep » Sigismund, posted by Phillipa on December 26, 2008, at 13:29:00
It's 6.40 as I type, PJ. There's not much here to join though.
I'm off to do Pilates for my back, and organise some breakfast.
Posted by Sigismund on December 26, 2008, at 13:45:41
In reply to Re: Meep meep » TexasChic, posted by Sigismund on December 26, 2008, at 13:25:12
There probably are some decent Australian movies, just like there must be some good American ones.
One I liked was "Chopper".
Posted by TexasChic on December 26, 2008, at 18:16:22
In reply to Re: Meep meep, posted by Sigismund on December 26, 2008, at 13:45:41
I'll have to check that out! That doesn't even look like Eric Bana.
Thanks for all the info. I should do more research on the place I say I'm so fascinated about, there's obviously a lot I don't know. I guess my fascination has always centered around the geographical aspects - the rain forest, the Great Barrier Reef, etc. I'm all about the natural beauty in the world, and jungles/forests and beaches/the ocean are two of my favorite things. I'd also like to see South American someday. And every beach there is. Then there's the mountains. These types of things just blow me away with their vastness and beauty. When I've studied up on Pantheism I find I can identify.
Thanks again for the late night talk! I really needed to talk to someone for a bit not related to me!
-T
Posted by fayeroe on December 26, 2008, at 18:21:50
In reply to Whoever survived the holidays, give me a woohoo!, posted by TexasChic on December 25, 2008, at 21:45:36
I don't drink, normally...
Should I tell you how much wine I drank to get through it?
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