60minman2 84 M 26  questions	The U S Navy has a Birthday...... - 10/19/2011 .....This Thursday marks the US Navy's 236th Birthday. Being a US Marine I have very close ties and fond memories to the Naval Service. In 1961 as a very young Marine aboard Admiral Eugene Fluckey's flagship we had steamed out from Bathurst Gambia headed for Durban South Africa. ...... ......We reached the Equator at the zero meridian on 1 May. On that day we no longer were considered ... 12 response(s), 15 votes
60minman2 84 M 26  questions	How Great Thou Art......... - 10/17/2011 .....I like Tony Bennett. He has been a singing talent for a long time. Had a rough childhood growing up and served in the Army during WW2. What bothers me is that he is now 85 yrs old and I have doubts about his thought process. In an Interview with Piers Mogan he was asked that did he ever expect to see in his lifetime a Black man elected to the Presidency. A simple yes or no would have ... 8 response(s), 16 votes
karinpepita 109 F 62  questions	LAST EVENING AT THE SYMPHONY - 10/16/2011 After three weeks battling the flu, yesterday was the first day I felt that I was going to live. I had four tickets to the symphony that had been offered to me at the last moment, I had not requested to go to that performance since I am not fond of heavy German composers. When I was growing up in Peru, most of the music that I heard was the singing of the nuns in the chapel, this was a ... 8 response(s), 11 votes
60minman2 84 M 26  questions	It Was the Best of Times , It was the Worst of Times.... - 10/16/2011 .....President Obama has told us on many occasion that the economy is the worst since the great depression. I don't think that is all that accurate but I do know one thing our social compact is much worse. My Brother and I were born at the tail end of it and have little recollection of what it was like. My Parents however knew all to well what it was like and what few memories I have they ... 12 response(s), 17 votes
60minman2 84 M 26  questions	The Occupy Wall Street Mob...... - 10/16/2011 ......In the Movie "Patton" it opened with George C. Scott who played General Patton, is giving a speech to his troops in front of a large American flag. One of the things he said was "Americans love a winner, and will not tolerate a loser." Thinking about that statement it certainly applies to sports for if a team constantly loses the Coach is soon fired. Players who under perform are ... 3 response(s), 19 votes
dinty3 79 M 116  questions	Why is it so hard for some to retire? - 10/12/2011 Ok, so I retired, or tried to anyway. After a couple of months away from work, I just felt antsy and had to do something, so after several courses, etc, I am waiting to be sworn in as a Peace Officer. As soon as my knee is back to normal that is. When do you think a person should retire? Is there a time when we are to old? 1 response(s), 3 votes
60minman2 84 M 26  questions	Is this the RealAgenda? - 10/11/2011 ....A couple of weeks ago Democrat NC Governor Beverly Perdue made a comment that at first I thought was far fetched. She advocated suspending the 2012 elections because it would give lawmakers time to work on the Countries problems instead of worrying about being re-elected. As I watch the recent event "Occupy Wall Street" I am thinking Gov Perdue's suggestion is not so far fetched after ... 3 response(s), 14 votes
60minman2 84 M 26  questions	Give me your thoughts........ - 10/11/2011 ...I have been pondering about not blogging in the blog section anymore or at least not as much. Seems like any time you express an opinion about a situation be it a blog or even a comment on anothers blog, if its a sacred cow people go nuts. Sure it offends me when I am singled out as some kind of villain and untruths and out right lies are leveled at me. I think its time for me to not ... 11 response(s), 19 votes
karinpepita 109 F 62  questions	AND NOW WE UNDERSTAND - 10/8/2011 On the first day, God created the and said, "Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years." The said, "That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?" So God agreed.... On the second day, God created the monkey and said, "Entertain ... 1 response(s), 4 votes
karinpepita 109 F 62  questions	HOW DO I DO THIS????? - 9/28/2011 I have an old AOL addi, that I had forgotten I had, not used it for years....Just got an email from a friend that says that it has been compromised, and somebody is sending Viagra advertisement to her law firm email.Do I just delete the account or how do I go about it??? Need help here please, thank you..K 0 response(s), 4 votes
dinty3 79 M 116  questions	Had any close calles lately - 9/28/2011 Sunday 11 Sept, we were on our way home from camping, I was going 50mph down a secondary highway pulling our 27ft 5th wheel behind the truck. I saw movement in the trees by the road, and this doe, a deer, a female deer, jumped right out of the song and onto the highway. Mrsdinty and I saw it at the same time, she grabbed the dogs and I slammed the breaks on. The doe, just like a deer in ... 1 response(s), 2 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	The Opera and Live Theatre and Tragic Love Lives - 9/28/2011 I love Live Theatre and was thrilled to find out that the local Greenbrier Valley Theatre is presenting a series of Operas. I just purchased a ticket for Anna Bolena and requested the day off to make sure that I can go. I am going to buy other tickets depending on my work schedule. The Theatre also has a Pay Whatever you want to Night on the day before the Opening of the Plays. ... 2 response(s), 1 vote
dinty3 79 M 116  questions	why is it so hard to reach some online companies coment desk? - 9/28/2011 In order to watch some news items or even items a person needs a certain flash player. I had one that worked, and the mud house brick company decided to update their flash player to a 10. Well, for the past week I have been trying to down load it. No luck, so I called my in to do it. He uninstalled, installed, tweaked, got intallers, etc, etc, to no avail. Mrsdinty finds out that loads of people ... 0 response(s), 2 votes
hobsonschoice 75 F 36  questions	Do you agree with these comments? - 9/27/2011 I know these subjects have been run into the ground, but I just want to see it opinions have changed ‒ you know, changed to fit the circumstances??? Maybe you’ve “modernized your way of thinking, lowered your standards, or checked your values at the door? LOL On age; “If they’ll lie about something as insignificant as their age, they’ll lie ... 18 response(s), 20 votes
dinty3 79 M 116  questions	Ah, but do you have to be a farmer to use it? - 9/24/2011 "Fall" the time of year I buy my "old farmers almanac". There is something in it for everyone. My goes thru the Astronomical section(me too), mrsdinty reads the whole thing(me too), and we all look forward to the weather section and Zodiac. Question: Do any of you on the porch read the "old farmers almanac" or other type of almanac? Other Question: Which is your favorite ... 3 response(s), 3 votes
dinty3 79 M 116  questions	who is a country bumpkin? - 9/24/2011 How does that song go? "hello country bumpkin how is the frost out on the pumpkin", well if there are any country bumpkings on the porch I have to let you know that the frost was on the pumpkins in our area this morning. A heavy frost I might add, on the grass and the apples that are left on the trees. Well are we all ready for the fall season? What do you have left to do? ... 4 response(s), 1 vote
NancyL644 68 F 7  questions	I'm here to lay the rumors to rest. Yes, it's true Belle La Donna - 9/11/2011 I know some of you have heard rumors over the last few days regarding Belle. I'm here to tell you all they're true, every one of them, all true. Today is Belle's birthday. So, have a happy one, my friend. Enjoy your day and please accept my wishes for many more happy days. 5 response(s), 6 votes
karinpepita 109 F 62  questions	JUAT TO LIVE THINGS UP A LITTLE - 9/10/2011 This is a bit of cerebral humor The Psychiatrist & T he Proctologist Best friends graduated from medical school at the same time and decided that, in spite of two different specialties, they would open a practice together to share office space and personnel. Dr. Smith was the psychiatrist and Dr. Jones was the proctologist; they put up a sign reading: ... 5 response(s), 9 votes
tigergin60 72 F 1  question	Is there really such a thing as a person with "no excess Baggage"? - 9/4/2011 I feel there is no such person alive. We all have our idiocyncrisis, prejudices, problems, families, etc. and there is no way a person can exist and not have feelings or contradictions to whats happening around them or to what has happened in the past. The person who writes in their dating ad that they don't want any one to answer that is carrying "excess baggage" must be carrying a ton of ... 7 response(s), 0 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	Questions - 8/16/2011 Have you ever wondered, if both the Republicans and Democrats are against deficits, why do we have deficits? Have you ever wondered, if all the politician's are against inflation and high taxes, why do we have inflation and high taxes? Have you ever wondered why politician's are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them? 1 response(s), 3 votes
Katey2000 68 F 1  question	Oxymoron or Not? - 8/6/2011 It has been only recently that I rejoined SFF after a few years break; with the specific purpose of online chat. And if lucky, to make a few genuine pen pals along the way. As in everyday life, people come into our lives and people go. And It’s been great catching up with the chatters I knew from the past and lovely to meet the new ones in there as well. Sitting back watching and ... 14 response(s), 13 votes
dinty3 79 M 116  questions	Where would your Camelot be? - 8/6/2011 In todays world of weather upsets, heat, rain, wind, tornadoes, cold, and violence like drug wars, mudrder, mayhem. Where would you like to live? Your close idea to Camelot where in legend, truth, goodness, beauty, and good weather was the norm? And for me no snakes. 6 response(s), 4 votes
karinpepita 109 F 62  questions	WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER GOOD BREEDING??? - 8/2/2011 I saw this word in a blog a couple of days ago, this has nothing to do with that blog of the writer as such, but the meaning of the word in it self. My mother used that word freely, if you did not come from a family that could show a pedigree going centuries back, you were of no good breeding. This used to make my toes curl, since most of the people habituating this world are not able to do this ... 12 response(s), 8 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	Iowa Democra - 7/10/2011 I was reading the Iowa Democrat Platform. Among the items they support is the return to the pre-1954 Pledge of Allegiance. Just what do they mean ? How many of you know what they have to do to the Pledge to make it pre-1954? 6 response(s), 6 votes
dinty3 79 M 116  questions	Can anyone do a Sun Dance, how about a sunny joke. - 6/26/2011 It has been three weeks of rain and cloud now, and at least another week of showers and cloud. So depressing, and people are in a bad mood. Cool? At 2pm it was 9C or 48.2F, the furnace has come on several times. What we ( need is some one to do a sun dance or tell a few sunny side jokes to get us out of this blue funk. Destiny, sooo nice to have you back. Now that is a real ... 4 response(s), 4 votes
karinpepita 109 F 62  questions	THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME - 6/23/2011 There are many new illness that did not exist when I went to nursing school or even when I was working in Northern CA. there was some drug addictions, but seamed more heroin and later LSD and mushrooms ...At that time if you had a drinking problem it was pushed under the rug. In my family (my father's) we had some 'crazy' aunts that were living in one of the wings in the house, we never spoke ... 2 response(s), 8 votes
Suzawanda 70 F 2  questions	I See A Pattern Here - 6/18/2011 I just joined this site not too long ago, and I've received emails from men which seem highly suspicious. First of all, the men are usually above-average looking. Second of all, when I read a particular man's profile, his English is impeccable. On the other hand, when the man writes me a personal email, his English is quite flawed.. For example, he might write, "I will love to ... 6 response(s), 11 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	All Those GREAT Responses!!!!!! - 6/18/2011 Upon checking my inbox Messages - I found two messages and both said "System notice: subject has been removed for abuse" I suspect it's because the poor unsuspecting guy tried to submit contact information. I wonder how they expect us to connect if we can't contact each other. Perhaps the SFF ... 5 response(s), 6 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	If You were running for Political Office? - 6/17/2011 So if you were a politician what political scandels would they be broadcasting about you? I am a nonpracticing alcoholic and tried Wacky Weed when I was 19. I confess, I inhaled. I have a 1982 "Disturbing the Peace" Criminal Conviction. I acquired a Speeding Ticket last year. My ... 5 response(s), 6 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	Credit Cards - 6/10/2011 I would bet most of us here have been getting or have gotten the you have Pre-Approved for a Master Card or Visa in the mail. Well this gave me an idea, lets all send the Congress and the Administration one that states they have been Pre-Declined. They seem to think money grows on trees, so lets show them it don't. Anybody else like this idea? 3 response(s), 5 votes