1. On my first ever trip, in 2004, friends took me to Pecherskaya Lavra (this being an obligatory tourist thing). After we wandered around the grounds and courtyards for a bit, we reached a point where a middle-aged lady required that we pay money to get farther inside the complex. My friends (who get very emotional about money) asked, "if we pay you this money, what is it used for - who will receive it?" Her reply was to shrug her shoulders and say, "this is Russia." Mind you, we weren't even IN Russia ... but the cultural message was clear.
2. Those of you who've spent some time visiting have probably noticed (though I notice this more in Russia than in Ukraine), it seems that almost every clapped-out old Lada has a cheap little icon stuck on the dashboard, or hanging from the mirror.
durak, interesting you said she will want to grow potatos. we discussed garden and I told you said potatos will be on the agenda. how correct you were! then we discussed the potato blight and what had happened to Ireland in the late 1800's. Not to mention much of Western Europe. The toll it had on Ireland though... She was totally amazed. "Is Ireland a poor country too?"
Why I ask -- because potatos are what poor people eat. World history seems to be more of a mystery I am learning. Hell, I love potatos!
Now durak, I was told that counterfeit money is quite prevalant. I was told that today there was an issue with funny money coming into the bank. And that it is not uncommon. So be careful with those rubles/roubles.
Gardening is a huge thing for the ladies. My wife grows about a half acre garden each year. She enjoys the hell out of it. Funny thing it also cut the food budget. Since living in the flat, tyle of living she said she always dreamed of having her own garden. She says gardening is good for the soul. I hate it but I plow it and till it for her every year and its hers after that.
Also landscaping and flowers abound around our house, all her doing. Single guys, well at least I don't get into it that much, but our exterior isn't the same as four years ago.
too bad I don't have the land for a huge garden -- only about 500 feet square, but there is also plenty of room for flowers and such, not to mention fresh herbs, she grow - I cook
[6/10/2009 11:55:12 PM] daniel says: do you like jumping from apartments
[6/10/2009 11:57:17 PM] elena says: only if the guy drives me to it, why do you ask?
Since danny likes to pick gnatshit out of pepper. 10 of 11 of my wifes girlfriends from the FSU who now live in the states enjoy gardening. Reason being, living in a flat for most of them the oppportunity to garden wasn't there. Plus it's organic and not treated with chemicals like retail food chains will. So my opinion that the ladies like to garden is from many different women not just one who doesn't like it.
My wife wouldn't like gardening, probably as it wouldn't be good for the nails or its seen as pointless so I can see where Danny is coming from. Unless its growing food what would be the point. I guess it depends on the person, as shes likes to be around people so spending a day in the garden alone isn't her idea of fun. She won't even keep pot plants. On the other hand I enjoy mucking around in the garden.
FYI - I have been growing my own vegetables for years. I can (jar), I freeze etc. The point of the original post about gardening was the potatos. It was a joke about the potatos -- I tried them once but I don't have the soil. As for picking gnat s##t out of pepper, it is just an opinion and information that not all women like to garden. Mine does. She also likes to hike in the woods and do many of the things I like. In my original profile I listed everything I like to do. And stated if these are things that do not interest you please do not waste my time. Sure I found a few fakers. But in the end it all comes down to really finding out a lot about the person. And then after spending time with her realizing this person is not full of s##t, you move forward. Then you spend time together. And if everything else is right, then make a decision based on fact and not on hope. I'm too old to be wasting my time sifting through hundreds of wannabes. I found a real lady and a real person. And that recently I have shared some things of interest - or not - is only just a means of stimulating thought on the ideals, desires and differences of the women in the FSU. Trust me, I make a ton of money. There is a very old country song, "Home Grown Tomatoes" (I think). Lyric: "There's only two things that money can't buy. And that's true love and home grown tomaters." I do not have to buy either.
As stated by another, and this is true about my lady also, some women think expensive jewelry is a waste of money. Bravo for me that I found one too. The point is that not all women are the same. It makes life interesting. Not all men are the same. I happen to get very lucky. But through diligence in the exchange of information I was able to discern the fakers from the sincere women. And from that I have met a very striking woman who has the same values, same ideals and the same outlook on life. Okay, so she is 11 years younger than I. But I am also 11 years younger than myself. I could have picked out a young chippie. I have the youthfulness, the looks and the physical means, but I was looking for someone to grow old with and to enjoy all life has to offer. As my Mother said to me, "Does she pass the eyes closed test?" Think about it. Regardless of what she looks like, close you eyes and get to know her soul and mind. And if she also happens to be hot as hell... I went for person first -- and got lucky that I found a real person who is also very desirable in other ways.
Do your homework first! Close your eyes. There is a saying, "No matter how good she looks now, somewhere someboady can't stand the bitch."
I'm done.
Gee Julian, what did you do to get RB's panties in a knot?
10 post's in 10 different threads and you whine about flaming RB.
Are you applying for one of Julians special needs people?
This man, if you can call him that needs to be flamed. He has said too much. Apply as his special needs? I will never get fed. The white ones will. Can you spell BIGOT?
quarter ton you ass. Point is this you ass. I did not have to boast or proclaim that I make a lot of money. It should have never been an issue. And it never was. As you do not know the person you can only speculate. And also as you only know me as a sometimes clown here on the forum, you don't know me as well. I am sorry that I say things sometimes. But when it comes down to it, they need to be said. If not for the good or best interest of the people in the forum looking for real information and insite (insight - depending where you live)then I will spout irrevelant comments to those deserving of such. Actually now I feel bad. I did not mean to call you an ass. Similar in context to the word 'asshole'. Because to be an ass you actually have to have the cerebral fortitude to qualify. In my posturing I sometimes forget that we are all not on the same playing field.
And why for sakes did you bring this up on a post over a month old? I thought this was burried!
I know why. Because you are pissed off that someone actually didn't have to waste a "ton" of money chasing skirts around Ukraine and finding out that it was money spent for no good purpose. Other than to spend time stroking and ego with a cute young girl for a week at a time. The Salvation Army would have been more appreciative of the donation. Or more like tin tin, you relish the idea of being had. -- and if this continues -- sometimes clown will probaly be turned into fulltime clown...
Nasfan, when you and I or Martin and I were arguing, at least we were arguing about something. I'll even admit that I started it. I think you know the reason now. But this SOB will come up with things when I never provoked him. How can you argue with sh... like that?
"RB-- good for you to go barefoot. but I can't imagine there being a stanley steemer service there for after you left. poor girl must have spent a week on her hands and knees.... "
as I said, I was a clown... and what the F does that have to do with race, color or creed?
some of the stinkiest feet I know belong to white middle class american men.
get a sense of humor for God's sake. Caps okay there?
RB, face it. You are a whiney baby who continues to inject nonsensical rantings into every thread. I even now forget why you pissed me off in the first place. But I am sure it was nothing you said as a personal affront to me. Okay, maybe it was your comment about orbittz. It made no fkkking sense! so I had to retort. My God man! And maybe I just got caught up in the bashing. But as you mention your friend who struck out Reggie Jackson a few times. Hitting against you is like playing tee-ball. And I feel bad about it.