Flowers.ua: Pretty good.
Poor
NOTE: I don't advise sending flowers to somebody that you have met 90% of the time:ROFL:
Having said that, I was exchanging letters with a couple of girls from Kiev.
One girl was named Betty (not her real name) and the other was named
Dorothy (not her real name either). I hired a total idiot named Delbert
(not his real name either) to buy flowers and a card for each girl and to
take a photo of the happy girl on this happy day.
Yes, 2tallbill was juggling multiple hotties back then.
So Delbert called Betty and gave her flowers and a card that said Dorothy on
it. Naturally Betty was pissed off and yelled at Delbert, picked up her phone
and yelled at me and then chased Delbert down the street swinging her purse
at him when he asked to take a photo.
So, what do you think Delbert did next? If you were me you would think that
Delbert would have learned something at this exchange, because he obviously
f#cked up royally.
However Delbert didn't learn a damn thing. As a matter of fact he got even
more stupid as he called Dorothy on the phone, arranged to meet her and
gave her flowers and a card with Betty's name on it.
Naturally she got pissed off and yelled at Delbert, then she picked up her phone
and gave me a piece of her mind and then Delbert who's tiny little mind was
incapable of getting anything right asked to take a photo so he could send it
to me and got chased down the street by another irate Devushka.
I called Delbert and asked him how was it even possible to screw up twice?
I could see if he farmed out this task to two different people, but he did the
deed all by himself, twice in one day.
If he had a brain in his head, after giving the flowers with the wrong card to
a girl, he should have said............. OH NO, I gave you Franks flowers for his
girlfriend. Please give them back and take these, I am so sorry I don't want
both Bill AND Frank to kill me.
But alas, no such luck.
Wifey sort-of surprised me
Thank you all for the Well wishes.
I am off to Kyiv tonight. Flying British Airways via Heathrow to Kyiv. I have only 90 minutes for the connection - I hope the 1st leg isn't delayed.
I am going to take my Google Pixel 3 phone with the Google Fi plan. It's supposed to cover Ukraine at the same data rate. Time to test it.))
Does anyone know if the KBP airport train is still operating? Last I heard it was hit or miss - maintenance issues.
Thank you all for the Well wishes.
I am off to Kyiv tonight. Flying British Airways via Heathrow to Kyiv. I have only 90 minutes for the connection - I hope the 1st leg isn't delayed.
I am going to take my Google Pixel 3 phone with the Google Fi plan. It's supposed to cover Ukraine at the same data rate. Time to test it.))
Does anyone know if the KBP airport train is still operating? Last I heard it was hit or miss - maintenance issues.
initially I walked right past her because she remade her hair, wore sunglasses and blended into the crowd.
An empty larger than permitted toothpaste tube could be used as a 'reaction chamber'...The security officer was correct to remove it.(
At a little after 9PM the concert started. I tell you what, for a bunch of old guys they put on a fantastic show. I am not a KISS fan but I loved the concert. At one point the lead singer said he would go out to play in the crowd, but only if invited by the fans calling out his name. T and I looked at each other and asked "What's his name?" We googled it - Paul.
Voice was live. Too much variation to be canned, unless they are grand masters of lip syncing. I thought the guitar and bass was pre-recorded at times, but some solos made me rethink that.
Yes, expect Mr Jagger to do the same.
Elton John did so recently at the Staples.
It’s the ‘SHOW’ people go to see. Just relax and enjoy it.
I recently found out Elton John was touring. I checked if he's playing in Boston - yes he is, on Nov 15. Seats are sold out, but ticketmaster now does resale? There's a pair of front row seats on resale for $7950.
Anywho....I got a pair of the NZ tickets. I purchased the 2nd tier VIP package, which guaranteed tickets in the first 10 rows - I got seats 8 and 9 in the 6th row. On Feb 16.
We'll sort out our flight and other details later.)) Probably not business class, but perhaps premiere economy.
I cannot even come close to comprehending this.
I wouldn't walk across the street to see Elton John if there was free beer
FP and ML,
You seem judgmental about personal decisions in spending their own money.
But still we are just giving our opinions.
I think it is totally disgusting, as an example, that kids in the ghettos are going without proper medical care and nourishment, and probably stealing money . . . to buy for a hundred dollars or more the latest sneakers autographed by multimillionaires.
Same can be said for adults who spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to enrich a multimillionaire performer when such money could be contributed to homeless shelters for veterans, etc.
Funny you say that.
I recently found out Elton John was touring. I checked if he's playing in Boston - yes he is, on Nov 15. Seats are sold out, but ticketmaster now does resale? There's a pair of front row seats on resale for $7950.
Elton had to adjust his schedule for Feb show dates in New Zealand. To compensate, he added a new date in Auckland. It is cheaper to get VIP package with seats in the first 5 rows, plus RT business class airfare, than those front row tickets in Boston.
Mental.
Anywho....I got a pair of the NZ tickets. I purchased the 2nd tier VIP package, which guaranteed tickets in the first 10 rows - I got seats 8 and 9 in the 6th row. On Feb 16.
We'll sort out our flight and other details later.)) Probably not business class, but perhaps premiere economy.
Hmm.
Same can be said about any capitalist or entertainment venture? Like $120 seats at Fenway Park, or $1500 seats at Yankee Stadium. All that money going to the multi-millionaire owners and players, when it could be contributed to better causes.
But still we are just giving our opinions.
I think it is totally disgusting, as an example, that kids in the ghettos are going without proper medical care and nourishment, and probably stealing money . . . to buy for a hundred dollars or more the latest sneakers autographed by multimillionaires.
Same can be said for adults who spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to enrich a multimillionaire performer when such money could be contributed to homeless shelters for veterans, etc.
FP and ML,
You seem judgmental about personal decisions in spending their own money. We each are different. Some of Elton's songs are classics, yet I questioned the $7950 for front row tickets unless it included a blowjob from Elton, not that I am into gay sex.
AS a student I stood leaning over the stage at a multi-frat party to watch Tina Turner. Free, of course as part of Spring Weekend. The point is front row seats for great performers is a lifetime memory.
I'm not being judgemental, I'm just stating a fact. I really wouldn't. I wish Steve well and hope he enjoys the show. I wouldn't pretend to tell him or anyone else how to spend their money. I saw Elton many years ago and it was a good show, in the late 80's. I've liked a lot of his music mostly the early stuff but, I would not walk across the street to see him today. I especially wouldn't at those prices. IIRC, I paid less than 20 bucks to see Elton John. I do remember the day I heard a ticket to see Michael Jackson was 100 dollars. I thought then the world had gone insane.
Holy cheap besterd Batman! :P MJ for 100 bucks and he turned it down!!!Not only did I turn it down, I made fun of several of my friends for paying that price AND going to that show lol. That was the "Bad" tour IIRC. The white glove, Pepsi sponsor and the whole sha'bang. MJ was hardly my particular cuppa joe. It was in the Gator Bowl. I couldn't conceive 100 bucks (I really think it was $120) to see him especially in that venue that would hold about 100K people. I'm sure I'd never paid more than $25 for a ticket at that time and I had been to many concerts in the days of the 70's 80's and well into the 90's.
Before the digital age, JT and Trower were a major dig for me/us. As close to the stage as possible. It really was all about trying to snap some guitar licks and riffs to see how they do certain progressions. Back in those days, it's really all you have to go by during the learning days. Now of course, youtube, tab sites, programs, etc...is everywhere. Learning any instrument now is almost elementary.
Back to pre-recorded tracks, one performer we follow and enjoy is Jesse Cook. No track riding on this guy. Last we saw him was at Saban in Beverly Hills (yup. freebie). They always carry a segment in their set where they actually walk down to the audience and play, quasi-acapella. JC was 3 people away from wifey and she was just mesmerized. He's definitely tops in our current list right now.
The only other guy I know who did the same type of act was Chris Isaak when he played at Fred Kavli. He did the Elvis #Falling In Love.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibggo2ygmAw
It is stupid. Like some other posts here.
This post was doomed from the start by the choice of subject line. "Importing a woman and lots of baggage".
Anyway, back on topic...
In two days I am flying out to reunite with T. I will arrive in Copenhagen via Iceland Air in the morning and have a full day before T and her nephew arrives.
T and her nephew are taking an overnight train to Kyiv today. Right now she is at a spa getting a facial and manicure. Now that I think about it, every time we meet T has gotten some type of beauty treatment done in preparation. :D
Do your wives do this as well? Not necessarily when getting together after being apart, but regular beauty treatments even after marriage?
Do your wives do this as well? Not necessarily when getting together after being apart, but regular beauty treatments even after marriage?
Anyway, back on topic...
In two days I am flying out to reunite with T. I will arrive in Copenhagen via Iceland Air in the morning and have a full day before T and her nephew arrives.
T and her nephew are taking an overnight train to Kyiv today. Right now she is at a spa getting a facial and manicure. Now that I think about it, every time we meet T has gotten some type of beauty treatment done in preparation. :D
Do your wives do this as well? Not necessarily when getting together after being apart, but regular beauty treatments even after marriage?
Thank you Live.
Last night T made me send her a list of our reservations. She wanted the confirmation codes as well, which made me go through all my emails from the various bookings. I discovered I booked two places for Aug 04 and no place for Aug 03. Fortunately, I was able to contact the campground in Suleskard and change the reservation for a cabin to Aug 03.
At first I thought T had me on busy work. I already had the bookings marked on the calendar. I am very glad she made me do it.!)
Do your wives do this as well? Not necessarily when getting together after being apart, but regular beauty treatments even after marriage?
It's been 3 months since T and I were together.
On the return flight we have a 19 hour layover in Seoul, South Korea. I'm hoping we have enough stamina to stay out all night to maximize our time.
Don't tell us you had 4 eights !!
I wonder if she'll wear a big red bow... 8)
I'm currently waiting for a sandwich at a restaurant at Terminal E at Logan. In about 14 hrs I'll be meeting T on Christmas day.
I wonder if she'll wear a big red bow... 8)
I had about 30 minutes to go to KFC to get some chicken
She mentioned that the "matches" seemed ludicrous most times. Old or overweight or old and overweight men meeting young and pretty girls.
She also said she has some single friends, mostly all single moms, that she would like to match up with good western men. I didn't go much into it with her, because T and I both share the view that what we did are private decisions, and that it was up to us to meet and make things work. We feel uncomfortable trying to act as matchmakers. So I told Julia that she should tell her friends to sign up to the websites that seemed legitimate - dmnotify, fdating and Elena's models.
The trip turned ominous when the passport control lady said, after we explained we were in NZ for the EJ concert, "Ooo, so you didn't hear the news. The concert might be cancelled or delayed. He has pneumonia". She was one of those gossipy neighbor type of person, very keen on speculating on bad news.
Today is our first anniversary.
It sucks to be apart.
Reason - they approved my spouse visa application on May 6
....Either we were very lucky, or the current lockdown caused the agencies to focus on processing paperwork electronically, or both. Anyway, we getting closer to T arriving here permanently. Fingers crossed, again.
She is doing some research now
So I see you're still in Boston even though Tom Brady isn't? Have to admit it's warmer where he is now.
Hope everyone enjoyed their holidays. And enjoyed watching Tom Brady win another superbowl.