The Drop in Centre

[MichaelS36]

35 minutes ago, rickproehl said:

Michael- tim has nothing to be punished for if anyone it should be me. tim is innocent in this and I take FULL  BLAME

rick, tim will not be punished, nor will you. There are lessons to be learned. As discussed in our PM, family first. Later we will discuss more. Now, please look after your brother and do not worry. 

[Defiance19]

1 hour ago, Reader1810 said:

Just before I went on my walk, I discovered my shoes have large round holes in the bottom where a cushioning plug - I assume that’s what they were for - used to be, darn good thing I have another pair. And, I didn’t melt even though it is quite warm outside, so that’s a plus. 

Have a good night everyone.  

Somehow, these little  calamities always find you.. lol. You have a good night too.  

[Reader1810]

15 minutes ago, Defiance19 said:

Somehow, these little  calamities always find you.. lol. You have a good night too.  

You know me so well, Def.

The holes were the size of quarters. I have inserts in my shoes because the memory foam insole was wearing away (second pair, and I’ve only bought two, to do this, so I’m never buying shoes with memory foam insoles again), but still, you’d think i’d notice something wasn’t as it should be. Oh wells, this is me I’m talking about...  

I feel there are a few too many commas in the above explanation. *sigh*

Edited July 26, 2019 by Reader1810

[Brayon]

Someone strangle me please.

This class, Introduction to Sociology, has been the hardest yet. Mainly, because I'm struggling to understand this material. UGH!!! I discussed this class with my Therapist at my visit Wednesday, and I will quote her, "Sociology sucks, and most theories are out of date or just plain wrong. Psychology is better and easier to understand."

Venting done for now... now to disappear while I try to get this crap taken care of.

[MichaelS36]

8 minutes ago, Brayon said:

Someone strangle me please.

This class, Introduction to Sociology, has been the hardest yet. Mainly, because I'm struggling to understand this material. UGH!!! I discussed this class with my Therapist at my visit Wednesday, and I will quote her, "Sociology sucks, and most theories are out of date or just plain wrong. Psychology is better and easier to understand."

Venting done for now... now to disappear while I try to get this crap taken care of.

Mmm, no strangling A, but if you think a spanking may help, I would be willing to provide that for you. 

[Reader1810]

22 minutes ago, Brayon said:

Someone strangle me please.

This class, Introduction to Sociology, has been the hardest yet. Mainly, because I'm struggling to understand this material. UGH!!! I discussed this class with my Therapist at my visit Wednesday, and I will quote her, "Sociology sucks, and most theories are out of date or just plain wrong. Psychology is better and easier to understand."

Venting done for now... now to disappear while I try to get this crap taken care of.

Too bad you don't have the prof I had way back when (he was dad to Dave Thomas of Bob and Doug McKenzie fame) because he was hilarious and the class was a blast as a result. 

As for strangling you, A? No can do, because I like you too much. Just remember, one step at a time and don’t think of what comes next until it’s time to deal with it.  

Edited July 27, 2019 by Reader1810

[Mikiesboy]

3 hours ago, Wayne Gray said:

I have big plans for my weekend.

The husband has to work over the weekend, so I am left to my own, nefarious devices.  The cider-fueled mess that is Silverwolf is on my agenda.  I will reread it all, then do some plotting, outlining, and then I'm gonna see if I can bust out a chapter in two days.  2,000 word average days?  Easy!  🤪

I hope the rest of you have greatness planned.

Wayne alone .... hmmmm. 

[Reader1810]

I have to say, one thing I hate about summer is that it brings out the idiots who like to race their “muscle cars” (and yes, the quotes are deliberate) down the street and/or highway. Nothing like destroying the peace of a summer night. 

[Wayne Gray]

11 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

I have to say, one thing I hate about summer is that it brings out the idiots who like to race their “muscle cars” (and yes, the quotes are deliberate) down the street and/or highway. Nothing like destroying the peace of a summer night. 

Those are little boys playing with men's toys.  Their bedtime should be soon, so I hope you can relax shortly, Reader!

[Reader1810]

12 minutes ago, Wayne Gray said:

Those are little boys playing with men's toys.  Their bedtime should be soon, so I hope you can relax shortly, Reader!

Since that post, four cars have gone by. As for it ending early, I’m afraid not as it’s happened as late or later than 1 a.m. The road and highway are quieter then, so they’ve got more room to maneuver. Ah, well, I’ll go to sleep when it’s quiet, so I’ll sleep through whatever comes. 

[MichaelS36]

30 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

I have to say, one thing I hate about summer is that it brings out the idiots who like to race their “muscle cars” (and yes, the quotes are deliberate) down the street and/or highway. Nothing like destroying the peace of a summer night. 

Where can we move to Reader?  I've nearly had enough of living here myself. 

[Wayne Gray]

1 minute ago, MichaelS36 said:

Where can we move to Reader?  I've nearly had enough of living here myself. 

If you don't mind skunks, our neck of the woods is nice (North Western California).

[MichaelS36]

2 minutes ago, Wayne Gray said:

If you don't mind skunks, our neck of the woods is nice (North Western California).

Sounds like a rather dangerous place for husbands, Wayne. 

[Wayne Gray]

2 minutes ago, MichaelS36 said:

Sounds like a rather dangerous place for husbands, Wayne. 

Just those who can't turn on a light.

[MichaelS36]

Good night, all.  

[Reader1810]

Just now, MichaelS36 said:

Where can we move to Reader?  I've nearly had enough of living here myself. 

Unfortunately, there’s a downside to most places that are well hidden - or not - until you get there. Up north is lovely as long as you’re not there in bug season for example. 

As for moving from Toronto, I realized recently after thinking about it on an off that my surgeon is here, so moving away from Toronto would be a bit of a pain when the need for more surgeries arises. 

Ah well, Toronto does have its good points like being transit friendly - I come from a car friendly city - so there is that. Plus, you can walk to a lot of places. I guess, I’m here to stay. 

[Reader1810]

2 minutes ago, MichaelS36 said:

Good night, all.  

Good night Mike...happy dreams 

[MichaelS36]

1 minute ago, Reader1810 said:

Unfortunately, there’s a downside to most places that are well hidden - or not - until you get there. Up north is lovely as long as you’re not there in bug season for example. 

As for moving from Toronto, I realized recently after thinking about it on an off that my surgeon is here, so moving away from Toronto would be a bit of a pain when the need for more surgeries arises. 

Ah well, Toronto does have its good points like being transit friendly - I come from a car friendly city - so there is that. Plus, you can walk to a lot of places. I guess, I’m here to stay. 

Well, I understand. My aging parents are here. Our work. tim has wonderful doctors I don't think we'll find elsewhere. Plus, he's comfortable and happy, which is what I want for him. 

So, I guess we are the same, at least for the foreseeable future.  

[MacGreg]

5 hours ago, rickproehl said:

  @MichaelS36 , @MacGreg And @Mikiesboy

 

Sirs and friends  in DiC I’m wanting to apologize to everybody In this channel. I was trying to make a funny remark and I failed BIG TIME. It was not my intention to make fun of anyone especially Mac, Michael and especially tim. Each and everyone of you have made a impact on me in some way to the good. At no time did I ever want to hurt those 3 people. I meant it as a joke. I have no one to blame but myself and which I’m truly sorry. 

I have the upmost respect for everyone in this channel. I know I have hurt some people and I never meant to. 

To Michael and tim I never meant to be unkind to you and this I’m truly sorry. I was not making fun of either of you if it appears that way it was not what I meant.  “I’m sorry” and I mean it.   I want to make one thing clear I never ever did I think  of tim as a preforming animal. I was trying to use a circus theme items to make a funny and I failed big time. 

Mac I am truly sorry if I treated you unkind. You have been so helpful and understanding with me. 

 

I know actions and words have   Consequences so I ready for any punishment I have coming to me. I’m walking away for a few days.

 

I want to make this perfectly clear it was never ever 

My place to call anyone what I did. 

 

Thanks for reading this.

No punishment, Rick. I'm not a punisher (just as I'm not a circus performer...) You thought about it, realized your error and apologized, and I accept that apology.

[MacGreg]

6 hours ago, Wayne Gray said:

rick, I know you're still learning...

But, the Sirs here deserve respect.  They may not be our Sirs, and I may not be a sub - yet, they are due simply because of who They are and their place in the Life.

This is a part of the Life you're looking to enter.  Learn the lesson, accept it, and grow beyond it.

We all deserve respect around her, not just me, Mike. But I get your point, so thank you Wayne. 

[MacGreg]

6 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

 

@MichaelS36 and @MacGreg Sirs... this boy, apologizes for my part in the above ... i didn't think, i apologize.

I accept your apology, tim. Thanks for stating it. 

[rickproehl]

Sirs and friends I’m sorry I had to be away this evening but I had a medical emergency. My brother thought he had a heart attack. Went to Emergency Room and things are better we are waiting till am so the Heart Doctor can put in 2  stents one is blocked at 78% and the other is blocked at 80%. He is resting fine they gave him some meds to relax. I just wish they gave me some so I can rest. So I’m waiting till am. 

So everyone have a good night

rick

[Wayne Gray]

1 minute ago, rickproehl said:

Sirs and friends I’m sorry I had to be away this evening but I had a medical emergency. My brother thought he had a heart attack. Went to Emergency Room and things are better we are waiting till am so the Heart Doctor can put in 2  stents one is blocked at 78% and the other is blocked at 80%. He is resting fine they gave him some meds to relax. I just wish they gave me some so I can rest. So I’m waiting till am. 

So everyone have a good night

rick

Best of luck to your brother, rick.

[Reader1810]

18 minutes ago, rickproehl said:

Sirs and friends I’m sorry I had to be away this evening but I had a medical emergency. My brother thought he had a heart attack. Went to Emergency Room and things are better we are waiting till am so the Heart Doctor can put in 2  stents one is blocked at 78% and the other is blocked at 80%. He is resting fine they gave him some meds to relax. I just wish they gave me some so I can rest. So I’m waiting till am. 

So everyone have a good night

rick

I’ll be thinking good thoughts for your brother.  to you both. 

[Mikiesboy]

i have to say, i have never heard this one before:

bildungsroman   noun | BIL-doonks-roh-mahn

Definition

: a novel about the moral and psychological growth of the main character

Bildungsroman is the combination of two German words: Bildung, meaning "education," and Roman, meaning "novel." Fittingly, a bildungsroman is a novel that deals with the formative years of the main character, and in particular, with the character's psychological development and moral education. The bildungsroman usually ends on a positive note, with the hero's foolish mistakes and painful disappointments over, and a life of usefulness ahead. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's late 18th-century work Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre (Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship) is often cited as the classic example of a bildungsroman. Though the term is primarily applied to novels, in recent years some English speakers have begun to apply it to films that deal with a youthful character's coming-of-age.