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Greatly over-posted huh? Hmmm, I have a few suspect in mind then! Was the culprit a quadraped wearing dark glasses? Perhaps a spiny little guy with an Australian accent? Might he have been an intimidating young beast? Did he resemble a very large house cat? (...you see the kind of zoo they have me watching?! :wacko: ) Alternatively I suspect he may have hailed from the Florida area, or perhaps he was an all around nice guy who happens to hang out near cliffs. Rest assured we'll catch the over-posting fiend and make him apologize (probably four or five times ) -Kevin

*pulls the cocktail out of W.L.'s hand and drags him away from the black jack table* Shouldn't have fessed up, dude I hope your day is strikingly pleasant, and may the coming year bring you exactly what you need and most of the things you wanted. Happy Birthday! -Kevin

*waves and smiles* Happy birthday, dude

WOO HOOO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GREG!!!! May all your dreams become a reality and may the joy of the day engulf you in transcendent happiness and peace! -Kevin

Nice pic, Eric! Oh no you don't! You're not getting out of that easily, Niels! I've already begun work on my secret confidence building potion! Before you know it we'll have you singing I'm Too Sexy and dancing on the catwalk! Even I didn't notice the belt and I'm known for such things!

An interesting and rich tradition! But what if there are two grooms? Or even no grooms at all? I realize of course that this ritual wasn't created with gay marriage in mind, but I'm not being completely facetious though, I think figuring out a way to incorporate old traditions into new ceremonies is an important thing for gay people to consider. For example I think my solution to the whole groom carrying the bride over the threshold thing will be for one of us to carry the other over as we enter our honeymoon suite for the first time, and then other to carry the first over as we leave to embark on our new life together. I would similarly try to come up with a new twist on other old practices. Just my queries, -Kevin

How sad Ironically perhaps my thoughts and prayers shall be with him and his family.

Well that's a lovely, romantic story I like those, haven't tried Tom Fork though. Oh yes! It's quite nice, I also like "Jake" by Hollister.

...lol! Personally I find the museum is more...satisfying alone. I can have a good time with other people too, but it doesn't feel as satisfying to me. This is probably because I'm very OCD about how I do museums. I like to stop and read everything and go in order. I also like to linger and ponder things. It's harder to do that with someone else. It is fun to discuss the stuff with other people, etc., but for a truly satisfying museum experience I prefer to go unaccompanied. If I'm doing it 'as a pick me up' then going alone is particularly necessary. I'm a very social person and I love being with people...but I'm also a loner and I love being by myself! *shrug* I think this general attitude is best expressed by something which happened to me about five years ago. I was all dressed up and on my way out. My roommate stopped me and asked where I was going. I said, "I'm going out to dinner, then probably a bit of shopping and a movie." She inquired, "Who are you going with?" I responded, "I thought it would be fun to go alone tonight." She answered, "Oh yeah, I've been wanting to go out to dinner by myself to see what it's like." Without thinking I responded, "You can come if you like."

I've never known a boy like that...

I kinda like this suggestion! Thanks Jamie

Wonderful pic, Niels! You look great!

What do you folks think about this? I think for a public service position like police work 'good deeds' sort of are part of the job description. In this case she clearly went above and beyond the call of duty. So I think her promotion is merited. Other thoughts? -Kevin

I knew the Latin, but I assumed it was a reference to the constellation. Like it better this way I think. Didn't realize it had been almost two years already! I still call him "Drew" from his original incarnation. I like Andrew best myself I think. Dated an Andrew once...very hot, very sweet. How informative and fascinating! 'A Robbie by any other name would still be as sweet', but I'm glad you stuck with it too. I saw Robby a couple of weeks ago on MSN actually! Was lovely catching up. So if anyone was curious about mine... I'm generally a fairly friendly person, so mostly just that. However, the name was actually chosen to be an ideal 'lurker' name. It's completely different from my other types of SNs. I was really just going to register, say a few words in Dom's forum, and then wander away (from the site completely). Only it didn't quite happen. I decided to hang around 'a couple more days' to see if anyone responded to my post, and then I figured I'd might as well read a couple more stories while I chatted with those crazy Domaholics...then I eventually responded to a couple of those, and thought "well a couple more weeks then"...three years and several thousand posts later I fear my plans to slink away unnoticed might be foiled now. -Kevin

Happy Birthday, Michael! I hope you've been well Have a fantastic day and an awesome year!!! -Kevin

Cool! I'd always wondered about yours. Fascinating and informative, thanks *gasp* You mean there's no Saint Blue? Now I shall have to come up with a different name for my future son lest my own Catholic relatives protest. You were "Condor"? I never knew that! I've seen that 'guest' several times in the old threads. Good to know, and it rather suits you. One should always handle a Razor with care. Ah, I'd always wondered about yours too, Menzo. Thanks for the info, Niels

Welcome to the forum, Joel! It's a pleasure to have you! Vic is right, we'll probably agree with you unless the BF joins the forum too :boy (although we will try to give you genuine, unbiased advice from time to time too ) Take care! -Kevin

Gary's right; it's good to practice if it doesn't come naturally. *walk up to employer* "Hi, how are you doing today? *big smile and good eye contact, look like you expect an answer* "I'm doing well (in most cases he/she will politely inquire back)" *keep smiling* "My name is 'FallingStar'. Looks like you guys are pretty busy today so I don't want to bother you. Here's my application; I hope to hear back from you! Have a great day!" *More smiles and eye contact* If the person told you his/her name say, "Have a great day, 'John'" or "Thanks Susan". If it looks possible and fairly natural go for a handshake.

WOO HOOO!! Quite a special day indeed! Congrats, Benji! -Kevin

Oh yuck indeed!

I'm sure not all Russians would behave in this way though, nor is it out of the realm of possibility that Americans and other ethnicities would do this! I would have stopped, but I can't stand traffic cops! I can see the temptation!

I meant the former I'm feeling much better now

I'll agree with everyone else's comments and suggestions. However, I'll add my own. Like Old Bob this made me ask, "who else lives in the house?" Well you need to figure out this 'unknown reasons' and do something about it! Here's a few tips: -Be clean-shaven and have tidy hair and nails when you go to an interview. -Make sure your breath is pleasant and that your teeth clean -SMILE and maintain good (but not creepy) eye-contact -Behave confidently but also very politely -Be friendly -Have answers to the more common questions 'planned out' to some degree. -Dress professionally (not what you would wear if you were hanging out at home or visiting friends) -Market yourself! Be enthusiastic and excited about your skills! Talk yourself up without sounding like you're bragging. -Be interested in the job and even the potential employer! Ask questions. React positively to what he/she tells you. Seem interested and excited about the job, the opportunity, and the people you would be working with. -Emphasis your willingness and eagerness to learn and adapt. I.E. "I know I've never done X before, but I learn very quickly and this is something I've wanted to try out since I was a kid. I feel like this is a good/interesting/useful thing to be doing, and I'm really looking forward to trying it out!" Also, do not give up! Don't go on one or two job interviews a week and think 'I can't find a job', make it a point to apply and interview for at least one or two places a day. Can he ask for more hours? Geez! If he's getting robbed half the time he might want to look for a new job as well! What about rent/housing? I agree that the most expendable thing is the TV. I mean geez, 50 dollars a WEEK? I don't watch TV so I don't really know, but it seems like you could BUY a TV outright for 50 bucks, or at least a 100 or 150 (so send it back now, do without it for two or three weeks, save that money, then go and buy one). It may not be the nicest, flat-screen, giant, Hi-Def. type, but just buy a cheap TV for now and when your situation gets better you can upgrade then. Good luck, dude, Kevin

Wow that is weird! Good point, John! Guys, when sitting in the Lounge please stay on the couches and not in them.

Of course, John! That sounds like a really fun and informative thread! Thanks for sharing this with us! -Kevin