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Posted by tabitha on July 16, 2002, at 2:43:25
In reply to Dinah, never bold, shifts uneasily in her chair., posted by Dinah on July 16, 2002, at 2:17:20
So thrilled not to be the only nite owl. Then again, for all I know it's 8AM where you're at...
Posted by Dinah on July 16, 2002, at 2:46:23
In reply to (hey Dinah, I see you there, posting at this hour), posted by tabitha on July 16, 2002, at 2:43:25
No such luck. And frustrated, helpless feeling husband wanting me to face the monsters from bed. He doesn't realize you have to DO something to shake their claws.
Posted by tabitha on July 16, 2002, at 2:54:36
In reply to Re: (hey Dinah, I see you there, posting at this hour), posted by Dinah on July 16, 2002, at 2:46:23
maybe we can use the chat thingy some night? one nite owl to another. for now I'm gonna try to sleep... zzzz...
Posted by Gabbi on July 16, 2002, at 2:57:03
In reply to Re: I am enjoying this thread too, however.... » Gabbi, posted by Dinah on July 16, 2002, at 2:28:20
>I'm sure he would be pleased with their mission to help the tourists
Its late, so I may be wrong, but wasn't such a thing mentioned in Bible. I think it was "the meek shall inherit the earth, because the wealthy will be in all the places with ceilings"
Excuse my loose translation but I think it is in there
Posted by Dinah on July 16, 2002, at 3:06:42
In reply to Re: I am enjoying this thread too, however.... » Dinah, posted by Gabbi on July 16, 2002, at 2:57:03
LOL, Gabbi. I'm going to write that one down. But we had better watch it or we'll be redirected to PB Faith.
So let's add some social. The klonopin has kicked in, so I'll make hubby happy and head off to bed. If you and Tabitha register at Yahoo (PB Open) I think it would be fun to have a night owls chat. (Although I would rather recover from the insomnia - don't mean to be rude there, but...)
Posted by Dinah on July 16, 2002, at 3:07:22
In reply to Re: I am enjoying this thread too, however.... » Gabbi, posted by Dinah on July 16, 2002, at 3:06:42
Posted by ctrlaltndel on July 16, 2002, at 15:49:25
In reply to I am enjoying this thread too, however.... » Dinah, posted by Gabbi on July 15, 2002, at 23:03:27
Social service thing (i have appointment tomorrow- as a last resort)
I knows that the laws are different over there..
but can they put you in hotel /bed and breakfast---usually no star : ) especially if you get med paper from doc? Probably be in different area though.
Or whats the laws on squatting over there?
If you don't want to talk bout it I understand..I don't want to think about my plight- I'm in denial now.
Posted by Gabbi on July 16, 2002, at 17:32:30
In reply to Re: buttin in cause i can------Abby-------, posted by ctrlaltndel on July 16, 2002, at 15:49:25
Sorry to hear that you're in the same situation, its pretty surreal. I keep being told this kind of thing is a lesson. Well, perhaps to Donald Trump, but hey, I worked for 10 years volunteer and paid for destitute people, never even considered treating them as "less than myself" or patronizing anyone, I think I'd learn more from a different lesson.I've called and I've called, both the area in which I live and outlying areas made appotingments which are the equivelent of dead internet links. I'd rather they just say, 'we can't help outright than have you come in for a useless appointment. Because I'm single and don't have children I'm pretty well at the bottom of the list.
I was told about a hotel, but I saw it, and seriously decided I would rather pitch a borrowed tent somewhere. I'm not snobby, but this was dangerously filthy, needle strewn, vomit in the hallways, fights outside the room kind of thing.
"Welfare" used to have emergency loans for this kind of thing, $500.000 now the maximum loan is 20.00Now I'm to exhausted to try anything else. I'm certainly not saying crime is okay, but it sure makes me understand why people pass bad cheques, or sell their medication.
Thanks for your letter, though, I think I've about exhausted my options. So strange I've been accepted to University for January, but I may be on a park bench until then.
For all its worth, Good luck to you Abby, and thanks for "buttin in"
Posted by Gabbi on July 16, 2002, at 17:36:49
In reply to Re: Abby- Thats not buttin' thats helpin' » ctrlaltndel, posted by Gabbi on July 16, 2002, at 17:32:30
Posted by ctrlaltndel on July 16, 2002, at 18:21:35
In reply to Re: Abby- Thats not buttin' thats helpin' » ctrlaltndel, posted by Gabbi on July 16, 2002, at 17:32:30
Yeh I'm the bottom of the list , I have a cat though who probably get re-homed in nice place : )
I'm not optimistic but the estate agent guy has told me not to worry he'll find somewhere---no landlord excepts housing benefit
The hotel thing doesn't appeal to me either what would I do all day -I don't watch TV don't think I could have 6 foot paintings in there ..no internet..aarrrrrggggg
Oh well , now I'm worried and maybe for nothing...back to denial : )Good to hear you going to University..I did that also briefly : )
Posted by Gabbi on July 16, 2002, at 18:43:33
In reply to Re: Abby- Thats not buttin' thats helpin' » Gabbi, posted by ctrlaltndel on July 16, 2002, at 18:21:35
No trust fund, no scholarship, need an adress to apply for funding. And well, I'm not sure what your "diagnosis is" but I know that the instability has definately worsened my condition. My PDoc ( An amazing man) (I have to say that because there are so few, and I'm so lucky) thought that my medication needs tweaking but in order to judge the effect I need a stable place, and without the tweaking I will NOT succeed in University.
I'm saying this just well, so you know that I'm able to still be cynical and P'od
I too had to give up my cat, that was so hard, My mom has him, and thats nice, but he's one of those "puppy dog" cats and still howls when I leave her house.
I gave his mom away when I moved from a rented house to an apartment, I missed her but it was different because I did it For her, she couldn't stand being inside. While trash the cat I gave to my mom nursed till he was two...so he just wants lots of attention. I really hope you find a happy place for yours, I know how that can just top everything else off when you are feeling the feelings that really there are no words for yet.Sorry to go on.
Been so long since I've had anyone to "talk too"
I out of a sense of obligation went to a few support groups, which were homogenized for all types of mentally ill. The kind where they would teach hygeine and basic cooking skills. I'm a good cook, I know how to dress, I just can't do it when I'm depressed.
I ended up feeling so lost, and more depressed. I mean Van Gogh couldn't always paint when he was depressed, it didn't mean he needed to go to painting classes. On this site everyone has there problems, but the wit and intelligence is what makes it feel like real company.Let me know what happens please
Gabbi
Posted by ctrlaltndel on July 16, 2002, at 20:54:46
In reply to Hey I got accepted, I don't think I can go... » ctrlaltndel, posted by Gabbi on July 16, 2002, at 18:43:33
You can go...maybe give false address give your pdocs address--I may have to put some paintings in my pdocs office-he doesn't know it yet : )
There's usually a student councilor at university..you can see him before you start.
There's always a answer it's just finding it even if you have to lie...yeh wish I could apply that to my life : )
Stability is my only weakness without that I'm messed up...
Lets hope things work out for both of us...
Posted by Ted on July 17, 2002, at 16:04:25
In reply to re; choosing a Mango Dinah you did ask a mouthful! » Dinah, posted by Gabbi on July 15, 2002, at 22:26:28
Hmmmm.....
> Very, perfumy slippery, and if sliced it looks just like ... well. You'll see, the Japanese translation for the name is "sex fruit" and I believe they are referring to the female sex.
I need some help here.... The last time I sucked on a mango seed, I don't recall it gasping, sighing, and writhing is extasy. What was I doing wrong?
Ted
Posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 16:18:02
In reply to Re: mango = Japanese for sex fruit ?, posted by Ted on July 17, 2002, at 16:04:25
I love this thread!!!
Too funny, Ted.
Posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 16:20:33
In reply to Re: mango = Japanese for sex fruit ? » Ted, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 16:18:02
This town must have a morals law somewhere about luscious enticing produce.
Or are they out of season?
Posted by IsoM on July 17, 2002, at 16:56:12
In reply to By the way, I can't find mangos anywhere., posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 16:20:33
We can buy mangoes by the boxful here! Ever tried durian, that spiky football shaped fruit?
Posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 17:00:19
In reply to Re: By the way, I can't find mangos anywhere. » Dinah, posted by IsoM on July 17, 2002, at 16:56:12
Even decent apples are hard to come by.
Posted by IsoM on July 17, 2002, at 17:14:59
In reply to Re: We must be fruit challenged. » IsoM, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 17:00:19
What part of the States do you live in? It must be a fairly small town. Here, it's wonderful. We can buy almost anything plus there's so many Japanese, Chinese, East Indian, Vietnamese, Thai, & Mideastern foods stores & restaurants around here too. Mmm, I love eating - specially spicey, ethnic foods.
Posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 17:57:26
In reply to Re: We must be fruit challenged. » Dinah, posted by IsoM on July 17, 2002, at 17:14:59
There may be more exotic fruits available locally at the big super supermarkets. But I generally go to the small markets because I find the big ones so overwhelming. So perhaps WE'RE not fruit challenged. Perhaps I'M fruit challenged.
Occasionally my husband braves the bigger stores. I'll have him look out for mangos. But how to explain....
Posted by Ted on July 17, 2002, at 19:33:35
In reply to I have a confession to make. » IsoM, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 17:57:26
>But how to explain....
OK, mangos are my favorite fruit and have been for some 25 years, ever since I had my first one, but apparently for reasons other than ctrlaltndel (I was only about 15 then!).
There are MANY types, but only 3 are generally available in the US:
Haden, Alphonso, and Manila (or Filipino) mangos.
Haden and Alphonso are both large and yellow to red when ripe. I cannot tell the difference between the two. The fruit looks like a really fat, round bean (the seed inside is more of a flatter bean, like a giant lima bean). They are usually about 5-6 inches long and about 3 inches wide. Buy them only when there is little or no green; they should be yellow and red, and generally, the more red the better. There must be no soft spots (caress them gently! Just as you would.... well you get the idea). Sniff them discretely -- they should have a distinct fruity aroma. Those picked too young and gassed to ripeness will not have the correct aroma and it is easy to notice the difference with a little practice, just as ladies not ready to be... well you know. Put them in a *paper* bag with the top rolled closed (like a lunch sack) and set in a still area, out of the sun, but not cool either -- perhaps around 75 F for 1-2 days. Like all things tender and sensual, they must not be rushed!
When ready to eat, caress the fruit, bathe it in cool water, smell its perfume, and then undress it. Bite it gently as you suck its sweet flesh while allowing its ample nectar to drip around your face. When the flesh is consumed, carefully suck on the seed while writhing in ectasy at its sweetness. Slowly wash up while swooning in the afterglow of the meal. Do not eat a second right away - you will need time to recover, time to rest your senses and allow your mind to fantasize about the next encounter.....
Manila mangos are shaped exactly like the *seed* of the Haden/Alphonso mangos and they are roughly the same size: 3 inches long by 1 inch wide, and flattened on the sides. They are yellow in color, never green or red. Their seed is also much like a lima bean's, but flatter. They too should be quite aromatic. They have a different flavor but are equally good.I eat them to make the others jealous. Like exotic nubile girls, you will never find Manila mangos at regular American style markets; you must look elsewhere, usually at Chinese and Vietnamese markets. They are eaten the same way, but one must exercise special care with these: they are much more delicate, more easily bruised and injured. Go slow, be gentle, and take your time. They will give many rewards and will haunt your memories forever. Once you taste their flesh, you will never forget them!
Ted
Posted by SandraDee on July 17, 2002, at 19:44:40
In reply to I have a confession to make. » IsoM, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2002, at 17:57:26
completely out of the question, huh? They sell them by the boxes there. :)
Posted by Dinah on July 18, 2002, at 2:13:07
In reply to Mangos - perfect fruit, perfect sex, posted by Ted on July 17, 2002, at 19:33:35
And thanks for the eloquent description of what to look for and how to go about eating it. :)
I will get myself to a large supermarket soon. It seems like it would be well worth the stress.
Posted by tabitha on July 18, 2002, at 2:13:17
In reply to Mangos - perfect fruit, perfect sex, posted by Ted on July 17, 2002, at 19:33:35
Posted by Dinah on July 18, 2002, at 2:17:05
In reply to So then a place like Costco would be... » Dinah, posted by SandraDee on July 17, 2002, at 19:44:40
I think I'll try one before going for a whole box. :)
With my luck, I'll be one of the few poor souls who doesn't have a taste for mangos.
Posted by Ted on July 18, 2002, at 11:43:06
In reply to New board, Psycho-Naughty-Babble ? (nm), posted by tabitha on July 18, 2002, at 2:13:17
That would be F-U-N!!
ted
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