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Again...... Go away! Is that ENGLISH Enough for you?

Oh dear, as we used to say as children, the fight is on!

One min. the entire block of children were playing a nice game of baseball in the st. and the next fists were flying!

My mother had a rule too, no running home crying or asking her for help unless there were two or more against one and if they were much older and larger.

I am not getting involved with the big boys fighting, I know I will get hurt!

I would hope Mr; Fluffy that the tyre, tire shop would replace or refund your money for any tires under a warranty. Super dangerous.

American and British English, why I wonder are the spellings so different, who,s idea was that?

Just this morning my husband was asking about the silent i in some English words;

He after all these years still calls me, MarEland. Cute but still...

No worries, he has plenty of other names that he calls me! Mostly nice ones.

My Vegas friend is getting a bit upset about her husbands health.

He had stage 1 throat cancer 4 years ago. Recently some cancer spots grew on his face and he needed out patient surgery to remove them; Looks like one is growing back. HPV caused cancer which is a form of skin cancer. SSC. On top of that he has early signs of dementia;

Drove the other week down a wrong way st; Used the wrong bank account to pay a bill just as my friend reminded him to be careful which account he used; Then he kept the sliding glass door open all night long when they live on the bottom floor. She had just asked him to be sure it was closed before bedtime.

She is in a wheelchair so some things are up to him to do.

Sort of scary, he had radiation treatments on his head area which does not help with dementia.

I never worry too much about what insane world leaders do, I worry more about actual people I know.

Yes, could be that some nutter takes a pot shot at Trump and he is out of office and someone as loony or worst takes over. I have a feeling he may pass that 3rd term policy and someone else will run instead for their 3rd term; Obama comes to my mind.

Oh dear, as we used to say as children, the fight is on!One min. the entire block of children were playing a nice game of baseball in the st. and the next fists were flying! - @Marilyn Tassy

Yes, SC brought up post from over a week ago in order to start a fight.

The words were in the bowels of history, but it appears he was looking for an excuse to tell me to FO, as he eventually did.

I don't really understand quite why someone does such a thing, but I suppose they get pleasure from it.

Oh dear, as we used to say as children, the fight is on!One min. the entire block of children were playing a nice game of baseball in the st. and the next fists were flying!My mother had a rule too, no running home crying or asking her for help unless there were two or more against one and if they were much older and larger.I am not getting involved with the big boys fighting, I know I will get hurt!I would hope Mr; Fluffy that the tyre, tire shop would replace or refund your money for any tires under a warranty. Super dangerous.American and British English, why I wonder are the spellings so different, who,s idea was that?Just this morning my husband was asking about the silent i in some English words;He after all these years still calls me, MarEland. Cute but still...No worries, he has plenty of other names that he calls me! Mostly nice ones.My Vegas friend is getting a bit upset about her husbands health.He had stage 1 throat cancer 4 years ago. Recently some cancer spots grew on his face and he needed out patient surgery to remove them; Looks like one is growing back. HPV caused cancer which is a form of skin cancer. SSC. On top of that he has early signs of dementia;Drove the other week down a wrong way st; Used the wrong bank account to pay a bill just as my friend reminded him to be careful which account he used; Then he kept the sliding glass door open all night long when they live on the bottom floor. She had just asked him to be sure it was closed before bedtime.She is in a wheelchair so some things are up to him to do.Sort of scary, he had radiation treatments on his head area which does not help with dementia.I never worry too much about what insane world leaders do, I worry more about actual people I know.Yes, could be that some nutter takes a pot shot at Trump and he is out of office and someone as loony or worst takes over. I have a feeling he may pass that 3rd term policy and someone else will run instead for their 3rd term; Obama comes to my mind. - @Marilyn Tassy

As far as I know the US spellings are the actual older ones but then again if you take Australia, both versions work there!  It just depends where and who you are.   I (used to) edit a lot of documents and I have to use American versions because that's what others/original authors used.  I tried to insert British versions a few times and got told off.   So there, that's put me in my place.  Pfff....screwing with my cultural heritage.

I have noticed watching some TV shows with narration they use British speakers for the UK and US voices for the US.  Now that makes no sense whatsoever.  We all understand  US voice overs (in the UK) perfectly.   An interesting aspect in the UK was them using regional voices on the radio.  There was one Caribbean guy doing continuity and he had a really rich deep West Indian lilt.  Could listen to him all day!  I don't notice accents so much on US TV. I guess we are used to it.   

We're taking the car with the dodgy tyres (US/CAN: tires) to the dealer to see if there's a recall.    If the dealer won't take responsibility, it'll have to go to a complaint with the manufacturer and if that doesn't work,  some form of consumer protection agency.  In the mean time, that car is "grounded" as it's a bit dangerous.

Someone will want to take Trump out. It's just a matter of time.  Apparently he's very worried someone will assassinate him.  Quite right to be concerned.   If they do take him out, the cops will be looking for millions of suspects.  Shady Vance can take over.  He's a Trump "Yes man" so he'll become a Musk "Yes Man".  I can see Obama coming back but not Biden (unsurprisingly).  He's been remarkably quiet until today.

BTW, Social Security is under attack in the USA.  I saw a commentator - formerly of the SSA - saying keep paper copies of all your entitlements.  Don't rely on them to have working IT systems in the future.  Quite a warning.

Sounds like your friend's hubby is losing the plot.  It could be he's just overwhelmed or stressed.  But it does sound like he's not all there.   If your friend is relying on him, it'll be a really serious problem for her own care.   I feel for people who are reaching that time in their lives when health care becomes disproportionately large in daily life.  It begin to think it might be the same for me. 

People always compare their own situation to others and to determine if they are better or worse, i.e. how lucky they are relatively.   There's a theory about that but I've forgotten what it's called.

English started life around the fifth century, a little before the US was a thing.

Look up Webster if you would like to know why their spellings vary.

You also need to know something of the great vowel shift, and the illiterate peasants who formed the vast majority of the American population of the time - Some would argue still do.

English started life around the fifth century, a little before the US was a thing.Look up Webster if you would like to know why their spellings vary.You also need to know something of the great vowel shift, and the illiterate peasants who formed the vast majority of the American population of the time - Some would argue still do. - @Fred

There's an isolated island off the coast of the Carolinas where they speak Ye Olde English.

There's an interesting article here about it.

There's linkage to Trump's EO making English the national language.  That's a bit interesting because the way I see it here, and probably others see it, it's just a lingua franca.  From here, we don't see any nationalism in English at all because perhaps we're exposed daily to other languages - Hungarian obviously and sometimes German.  I've got multiple polyglots here at Fluffy Towers and we often throw in playfully other words from Spanish and German and recently a bit of Italian.  We have absolutely no feelings about any language as part of nationalism as per Trump's style.  It's just for fun to know expressions.   Some people here DO think about Hungarian as a form of nationalism but they still speak English or German as that's a way to do business (including politics).

I do find it kind of interesting that living right next to other countries - unlike the UK - people still do not know very basic expressions from the surrounding countries.  I mean, surely everyone should be able to say basic things like Good Morning in say Serbo-Croat, Slovakian, Slovenian or Ukrainian or (it's almost the same anyway) or maybe Romanian or German. 

I am quite perturbed about the demonisation of Spanish speaking people in the USA.  I cannot understand this at all.  As a European, I see Spain as part of the neighbourhood and our friends.   It's where people go on holiday.   Maybe Mexico should be the same.  People go there on holiday.  If I was living in a bilingual area, I'd go for it.  I think of people living in Montreal.  Many of them are going to be bilingual and not going to be thinking quite as nationalistically (especially now with a Trumpist neighbour).  I've met many Canadians and most of them embrace it as just a fact of life. 

My daughter is finding lack of French (she did German in school) an employment issue/difficulty in Ontario.  They are considering going to Vancouver as they are far less interested in French over there.  It didn't stop her getting a reasonable job but it scores lower when assessing employment potential. 

Indonesian is an interesting one.  Some words in that are Dutch.   I wonder about the "anomalies" of Bali or even now independent Timor-Leste.  Presumably Bali mixes it up  and Timor does too but with Portuguese and English and local languages. 

There's linkage to Trump's EO making English the national language. - @fluffy2560

Los Angeles?

There's linkage to Trump's EO making English the national language.  - @fluffy2560 Los Angeles? - @Fred

Que?  Not sure what you mean.

The article at the BBC about the Ye Olde English island mentions Trump's EO (Executive Order).

Come to think of it, are they going to rename Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas?

That's a minefield likely to blow up in Trump's face.   According to Wikipedia:

LA = Angel City (maybe)

SD =  Saint Didacus (who?)

LV = The Meadows or Meadow City  (lowlands next to a river)

Trump = Chupapollas (maybe), definitely Cabron.

The US invaded what was part of Mexico- Los Angeles included.

Making English the only acceptable language is rather silly when loads of place names are in Spanish, and the first language for 38% of the population is Spanish.

Nationalism can be good if it's about pulling together to make a place the best it can be, but nationalism very quickly turns into stupidity when it's about pushing a racist agenda.

The US invaded what was part of Mexico- Los Angeles included.Making English the only acceptable language is rather silly when loads of place names are in Spanish, and the first language for 38% of the population is Spanish.Nationalism can be good if it's about pulling together to make a place the best it can be, but nationalism very quickly turns into stupidity when it's about pushing a racist agenda. - @Fred

Agreed.   It's the "othering" of people (again).    Fairly typical MO of the right.

Any government should know that inclusivity is national building and not division.   

Remember when we had Welsh nationalism and various attacks on TV transmitters etc?   That soon faded away as the government introduced Welsh language TV and radio and schooling etc.  Sons of Glyndŵr soon went belly up.  Learning Welsh is quite popular I believe.  Gaelic is on the up (I mean by that, Manx and Scots Gaelic which is not intelligible to the Irish version - unless someone knows otherwise?).

The Dutch - as ever pragmatic - say English is the language of international business and Dutch is the language of culture.    What's not to like about that attitude?

English started life around the fifth century, a little before the US was a thing.
Look up Webster if you would like to know why their spellings vary.
You also need to know something of the great vowel shift, and the illiterate peasants who formed the vast majority of the American population of the time - Some would argue still do. - @Fred

I just for the record take no offence in hearing Americans come from peasants. In the day I suspect my relations there were native Americans speaking either Kanien,keha or Algonquian. My cousin who now lives in the Philippines speaks perfect Algonquian, he lived on a reservation for a decade in his youth.

Or they spoke forced English as they came from parts of Africa, later they mixed with German and Rusyn so no native English speaks in our line.

Gosh speaking perfect clear English is not an American thing; I dislike hearing high pitched American style English spoken. Just hurts. I may or may not do that myself at times but thankfully I do not hear myself and usually keep my big mouth shut unless I need to speak up.

English started life around the fifth century, a little before the US was a thing.Look up Webster if you would like to know why their spellings vary.You also need to know something of the great vowel shift, and the illiterate peasants who formed the vast majority of the American population of the time - Some would argue still do. - @Fred
There's an isolated island off the coast of the Carolinas where they speak Ye Olde English.
There's an interesting article here about it.

There's linkage to Trump's EO making English the national language. That's a bit interesting because the way I see it here, and probably others see it, it's just a lingua franca. From here, we don't see any nationalism in English at all because perhaps we're exposed daily to other languages - Hungarian obviously and sometimes German. I've got multiple polyglots here at Fluffy Towers and we often throw in playfully other words from Spanish and German and recently a bit of Italian. We have absolutely no feelings about any language as part of nationalism as per Trump's style. It's just for fun to know expressions. Some people here DO think about Hungarian as a form of nationalism but they still speak English or German as that's a way to do business (including politics).

I do find it kind of interesting that living right next to other countries - unlike the UK - people still do not know very basic expressions from the surrounding countries. I mean, surely everyone should be able to say basic things like Good Morning in say Serbo-Croat, Slovakian, Slovenian or Ukrainian or (it's almost the same anyway) or maybe Romanian or German.

I am quite perturbed about the demonisation of Spanish speaking people in the USA. I cannot understand this at all. As a European, I see Spain as part of the neighbourhood and our friends. It's where people go on holiday. Maybe Mexico should be the same. People go there on holiday. If I was living in a bilingual area, I'd go for it. I think of people living in Montreal. Many of them are going to be bilingual and not going to be thinking quite as nationalistically (especially now with a Trumpist neighbour). I've met many Canadians and most of them embrace it as just a fact of life.

My daughter is finding lack of French (she did German in school) an employment issue/difficulty in Ontario. They are considering going to Vancouver as they are far less interested in French over there. It didn't stop her getting a reasonable job but it scores lower when assessing employment potential.

Indonesian is an interesting one. Some words in that are Dutch. I wonder about the "anomalies" of Bali or even now independent Timor-Leste. Presumably Bali mixes it up and Timor does too but with Portuguese and English and local languages. - @fluffy2560

  My sister lived in Vancouver back in the 70s with her HU BF. She really liked it there;

I mentioned in the past, my eldest sister took Spanish for 5 or 6 years, HS through college. I was 11 or so and often visited for the day with her at her college; IDK, but in the past you could bring someone to sit in during classes in college. We often ditched HS and hung out a the college where our older friends were students, Sadly got no college credits.

Well, she applied to be an air hostess in the late 1960s; She was fit , cute and strong but to fly internationally one needed a second language at the time. She spoke very good Spanish but they told her that was not an international language!

Now, it is.

I just for the record take no offence in hearing Americans come from peasants.
Gosh speaking perfect clear English is not an American thing; I dislike hearing high pitched American style English spoken. Just hurts. I may or may not do that myself at times but thankfully I do not hear myself and usually keep my big mouth shut unless I need to speak up. - @Marilyn Tassy

Fry said, "A cut glass English accent can fool unsuspecting Americans into detecting a brilliance that isn't there".

Much as Fry has a nasty side, he is an undoubted academic, and a wordsmith up there with the likes of Wilde.

However, he limited the tongue's wonderful magic to turning only American heads - It's actually the world.

American English is a lazy, second class form of the language.

So is Australian English, but they compensate by being fun.

I just for the record take no offence in hearing Americans come from peasants.  Gosh speaking perfect clear English is not an American thing; I dislike hearing high pitched American style English spoken. Just hurts. I may or may not do that myself at times but thankfully I do not hear myself and usually keep my big mouth shut unless I need to speak up. - @Marilyn TassyFry said, "A cut glass English accent can fool unsuspecting Americans into detecting a brilliance that isn't there".Much as Fry has a nasty side, he is an undoubted academic, and a wordsmith up there with the likes of Wilde.However, he limited the tongue's wonderful magic to turning only American heads - It's actually the world.American English is a lazy, second class form of the language. So is Australian English, but they compensate by being fun. - @Fred

My mother had a sharp mind.

She had to quit school at age 14 and work full time;

She however spoke like she was college educated, loved reading and kept it up all of her life. Her handwriting was beautiful as well.

People seem sloppy these days with everything.

It was a shame to my mother to have not finished High School and she never wanted anyone to suspect it.

Americans these days seem to care more about someone zeros in their bank account then their manners or style.

I remember a couple of real dumb mid westerners who played daily at our casino. Seriously, they were there every single day that I could remember. They owned a large trucking company and were loaded; However I never had to talk to such a pair of idiots in my life;

I never could understand one word they were saying, just mumbles and groans.

The husband came in wearing denim overalls and the wife wore some of the tackiest expensive jewelry I ever saw.

I was not sent to their table too often but believe me those hours dealing to them were some of the most painful ones ever.

I tried to not ever have a reason to say a word to either of them except good day and good bye.

I just for the record take no offence in hearing Americans come from peasants. Gosh speaking perfect clear English is not an American thing; I dislike hearing high pitched American style English spoken. Just hurts. I may or may not do that myself at times but thankfully I do not hear myself and usually keep my big mouth shut unless I need to speak up. - @Marilyn TassyFry said, "A cut glass English accent can fool unsuspecting Americans into detecting a brilliance that isn't there".Much as Fry has a nasty side, he is an undoubted academic, and a wordsmith up there with the likes of Wilde.However, he limited the tongue's wonderful magic to turning only American heads - It's actually the world.American English is a lazy, second class form of the language. So is Australian English, but they compensate by being fun. - @Fred
My mother had a sharp mind.
She had to quit school at age 14 and work full time;
She however spoke like she was college educated, loved reading and kept it up all of her life. Her handwriting was beautiful as well.
People seem sloppy these days with everything.
It was a shame to my mother to have not finished High School and she never wanted anyone to suspect it.
Americans these days seem to care more about someone zeros in their bank account then their manners or style.
I remember a couple of real dumb mid westerners who played daily at our casino. Seriously, they were there every single day that I could remember. They owned a large trucking company and were loaded; However I never had to talk to such a pair of idiots in my life;
I never could understand one word they were saying, just mumbles and groans.
The husband came in wearing denim overalls and the wife wore some of the tackiest expensive jewelry I ever saw.
I was not sent to their table too often but believe me those hours dealing to them were some of the most painful ones ever.
I tried to not ever have a reason to say a word to either of them except good day and good bye. - @Marilyn Tassy

One thing I always wondered is why US folk have the same writing.  We have our own very distinctive scrawls but US  writing seems to be very standardised.  We might learn something.  I've become very lazy writing.  Just cannot be bothered.  I rarely write more than about 10 words at a time.  But I type loads.  And for Mrs Fluffy's scribblings,  I cannot read a word of what she has written down. 

I've often wondered if that decline in writing standards is because we're so used to typing now and not actually reminding ourselves on using pens.    Sounds plausible.

I've met wealthy people who don't look like they've got 2ct to rub together.  However,  their watches usually give it away.  I always look at people's watches and you can tell a classy and expensive watch from 20 yards away.   I've met people in government offices who might be on a civil servant salary but they seem to be able to afford Rolexes.   Could be fake watches but I don't think so.   We can guess what is going on in those places.

Shoes, watches and haircuts are a give away to me.

I am somewhat lucky, being tall and slim I can fit into all sorts of clothing as long as it is not a boxy or baggy look. I can wear second hand clothing and carry it off like I just came off a Milan runway, well when I am feeling it at least.

My mom forced us to walk tall with our heads held up; My older sisters had high heel lessons inside the house; Mom seemed to be running her own private finishing school with them. With my bad knee, mom was just glad I was walking, no high hell lessons for me!

How to sit , how to walk, how to greet people the whole thing.How to sit at dinner and how to set a table. Now days I just toss a fork and knife out and forget about placing them.

Now at 70, I am more concerned about not tripping then walking into a room like I own it. Silly things table manners and how to walk.

Rolex watches, a bit too much for my taste; Simple and classic looks are the best. I can spot a fake from across the room but I would rather not wear a watch at all at times.

My fave is a white gold one with small diamonds I have that my husband bought at a police auction for just $26.! A 1960s Lady Hamilton wind up style. IDK not a Rolex but nice enough and very different.

Haircuts, I can tell how much a person spent on a cut by just a quick glance most times;

Thousands of hours spent behind the salon chair gives one an eye for these details.

I have been having my husband trim my hair so I suppose I could say I have a cheap cut, not really, we do it together, takes a good 3 hours and I have fine hair. No mistakes because I section it for him into tiny little rows and make him cross check before he is allowed to drop another section;

Next week however I am going back to master stylist Istvan. My husband gets too exhausted cutting my hair for me; He gets nervous because he knows I will flip out if he makes a chop in the wrong place.

Walked past Istvans flat a few days ago, was worried for him because his small sign was no longer outside the building; Thought he may of kicked it as he is in his 70s.

Called him up, still cutting away. Not sure why the sign was removed.

He cracks me up, his nice apt; was turned half way into a full salon and it is all decorated like his former Vaci utca salon was; All zebra print, everything in black and white; Even his cutting cap is zebra print; No idea how he can see his cutting line with all the going on  with the cap. Good rule of thumb is a dark cap when cutting light hair and a light cape when cutting dark hair.Zebra print IDK?

The filmed outside our flat last night; Had a few 1950s cars as props on the st. Had a huge bright studio light going on but overall was quiet. I slept through it all.

Have a good Friday everyone!

I thought it over, it is really difficult these days to get a good haircut no matter how much you pay.

It comes down to finding a hairdresser who actually cares about their work.

The last salon cut I had was a good year or more ago. A new modern looking salon opened up right across from our flat.

I peeked in the window a few times and saw them doing some nice work with coloring;

I decided since it was so close to us that I would like to find a hairdresser that was easy to get to without any fuss.

I went in and the owner asked what service I wanted. I told her a simple Bob haircut with some layers. Made an appointment for the following week with a stylist I spoke to over the phone. Told her what cut I wanted etc;

Came in 15 mins early to get a feel for the salon, my stylist showed up 15 mins late!  In the US if a client shows up 15 mins late the stylist can cancel the appointment.If they are fully booked, having someone throw a monkey wrench in the booked appointments can really mess up their day.

Well I let it slide, the girl was young, in her early 20s; Right away I thought she has no experience in hair but thought do not judge so quickly. She got lost in the cut, I could tell,  took her far too long as well, nearly 90 mins! No a good cutter can cut my fine hair, wash, blow dry etc; all in 45 mins or sooner. I paid allot too/ The most ever so far here in Hungary, 12,000 plus 2,000 in a tip. Walked home pulled out the mirror and had to clean it up right then and there; Could of gone back and asked her to polish my cut and remove the tags she left; Just did not wish to enbarrasse her or hassle myself.

So it is not always about money but care and experience. Another thing she did wrong from the start which almost had me walk out was she sat while cutting! No way, when that is done 9 times out of 10 the cut is off, they do not do proper body mechanics and use the arms and fingers properly to make a clean line. How could a 20 year old be tired when I was her first client of the day?

Shoes, watches and haircuts are a give away to me.I am somewhat lucky, being tall and slim I can fit into all sorts of clothing as long as it is not a boxy or baggy look. I can wear second hand clothing and carry it off like I just came off a Milan runway, well when I am feeling it at least.My mom forced us to walk tall with our heads held up; My older sisters had high heel lessons inside the house; Mom seemed to be running her own private finishing school with them. With my bad knee, mom was just glad I was walking, no high hell lessons for me!How to sit , how to walk, how to greet people the whole thing.How to sit at dinner and how to set a table. Now days I just toss a fork and knife out and forget about placing them.Now at 70, I am more concerned about not tripping then walking into a room like I own it. Silly things table manners and how to walk.Rolex watches, a bit too much for my taste; Simple and classic looks are the best. I can spot a fake from across the room but I would rather not wear a watch at all at times.My fave is a white gold one with small diamonds I have that my husband bought at a police auction for just $26.! A 1960s Lady Hamilton wind up style. IDK not a Rolex but nice enough and very different.Haircuts, I can tell how much a person spent on a cut by just a quick glance most times;Thousands of hours spent behind the salon chair gives one an eye for these details. I have been having my husband trim my hair so I suppose I could say I have a cheap cut, not really, we do it together, takes a good 3 hours and I have fine hair. No mistakes because I section it for him into tiny little rows and make him cross check before he is allowed to drop another section;Next week however I am going back to master stylist Istvan. My husband gets too exhausted cutting my hair for me; He gets nervous because he knows I will flip out if he makes a chop in the wrong place.Walked past Istvans flat a few days ago, was worried for him because his small sign was no longer outside the building; Thought he may of kicked it as he is in his 70s.Called him up, still cutting away. Not sure why the sign was removed.He cracks me up, his nice apt; was turned half way into a full salon and it is all decorated like his former Vaci utca salon was; All zebra print, everything in black and white; Even his cutting cap is zebra print; No idea how he can see his cutting line with all the going on with the cap. Good rule of thumb is a dark cap when cutting light hair and a light cape when cutting dark hair.Zebra print IDK?The filmed outside our flat last night; Had a few 1950s cars as props on the st. Had a huge bright studio light going on but overall was quiet. I slept through it all.Have a good Friday everyone!I thought it over, it is really difficult these days to get a good haircut no matter how much you pay.It comes down to finding a hairdresser who actually cares about their work.The last salon cut I had was a good year or more ago. A new modern looking salon opened up right across from our flat.I peeked in the window a few times and saw them doing some nice work with coloring;I decided since it was so close to us that I would like to find a hairdresser that was easy to get to without any fuss.I went in and the owner asked what service I wanted. I told her a simple Bob haircut with some layers. Made an appointment for the following week with a stylist I spoke to over the phone. Told her what cut I wanted etc; Came in 15 mins early to get a feel for the salon, my stylist showed up 15 mins late! In the US if a client shows up 15 mins late the stylist can cancel the appointment.If they are fully booked, having someone throw a monkey wrench in the booked appointments can really mess up their day. Well I let it slide, the girl was young, in her early 20s; Right away I thought she has no experience in hair but thought do not judge so quickly. She got lost in the cut, I could tell, took her far too long as well, nearly 90 mins! No a good cutter can cut my fine hair, wash, blow dry etc; all in 45 mins or sooner. I paid allot too/ The most ever so far here in Hungary, 12,000 plus 2,000 in a tip. Walked home pulled out the mirror and had to clean it up right then and there; Could of gone back and asked her to polish my cut and remove the tags she left; Just did not wish to embarrass her or hassle myself.So it is not always about money but care and experience. Another thing she did wrong from the start which almost had me walk out was she sat while cutting! No way, when that is done 9 times out of 10 the cut is off, they do not do proper body mechanics and use the arms and fingers properly to make a clean line. How could a 20 year old be tired when I was her first client of the day? - @Marilyn Tassy

I hadn't thought about shoes or haircuts as being indicators of hidden wealth. 

These days I spend my days in Crocs and not combing my hair and half-dressed so I don't know what's what in office fashion.   One of the benefits of pre-retirement.   When I was doing work out in Asia-Pacific, I took to wearing Hawaiian style shirts.  They do for all occasions out there - work or leisure.  And everyone wears the same so no-one feels over or under dressed.

But anyway, if I'm in front of some government types again, and those with budgets,  I'm going to increase my observational checks on their presentation. 

Of course, Rolexes are not the only watches to look for.  If the observed person has any sense, they'll de-bling themselves for the office. Plenty of other brands like Breitling,  Chophard, Tag Heuer and so on are fairly easily found watches and not in that $20K+ price.  Anything over about $2000 for a watch rings alarm bells.   I don't have anything like that and when I went on jobs in far away and sometimes dodgy places, I always dress down to make myself less of a target.     Try to blend in and not attract any attention.

My hair is rarely cut by anyone these days.  As a failed hippy,   it's reached a kind of length which never seems to get longer before it falls out on its own. This is something the dog and I have in common.    I still have a pretty good thatch for 64 nearly 65.  Probably if it got any seriously chrome dome worse, I'd probably just shave it all off and make like Kojak.  I used to have a fairly close cut when I was in the RAF.   Essentially it was cut so you looked "tidy" when wearing a beret.  The lower parts looked shorn but if you took off your hat, you could have a bit more of a mop.   I wouldn't know what looks good and looks worse.  Perhaps I need a hairdo advisor.

Not turning up on time or just not turning up for appointments is pretty unforgiveable.   It's incredibly rude and for people working on piece work (i.e. a head of hair or whatever).   People need to leave in time and arrive on time.  OK, sometimes things go wrong like breakdowns or traffic but these days, there's no excuse.  We can look at our phones and plan out routes with traffic warnings in seconds. 

I am wondering about your movie in the street.   Sounds like a period piece.  I'm always looking for clues on street signs and stuff to see where things are being made and if I can track stuff.  I see loads of continuity errors and mistakes in movies.   

BTW, I'm watching the TV show, The Studio.  I was thinking it would be crap but it's actually rather good and quite funny how looney tunes the movie making world is.  I'd like our daughter to watch it as she's big time into art and studying it in university. I think she should get a paid intern job at a studio.  But I would be concerned she'd get abuse from celebrity wankers and be unpaid.   Not standing for that.   She's not showing huge interest in the movies at the moment.  Mainly it's all k-pop culture.   She way way out in front in her knowledge on that subject.

Just an observation but you never know.

My husbands old employer , a Hungarian guy in Ca. was loaded.

You would never guess, he drove a beat up old 1960s Volvo and his hair was more wild then Albert Einsteins.When we visited Hungary, he gave my husband extra vacation pay even though my husband was on paper, self employed and did contract work for the guy.

He was not happy when my husband quit to try having his own small shop.

Such a beautiful day out today, have to face the mob at Tesco, need some bottled water.

Just an observation but you never know.
My husbands old employer , a Hungarian guy in Ca; was loaded.
You would never guess, he drove a beat up old 1960s Volvo and his hair was more wild then Albert Einsteins. - @Marilyn Tassy

Sounds like the "Sage of Omaha" - Warren Buffet.

It was reported various times he drove his own car - a Cadillac.  But I doubt that very much.  He's a billionaire and considering all the nutters out there, he's probably got security coming out of his eyeballs.

There must be a point where one has so much money, you can just say, "I don't care" and do whatever you want if you've got the health to back it up.

That does remind me of that story (possibly biblical parable) about monetary riches vs riches of family and social life.  I've heard that so many times it's getting pretty old! 

And the Beatles said, "Money Can't By Me Love".  Yeah, right.  It can get real close! 

Makes me think about Donny T and Melamine.  I was reading about their marital set up.    Looks to me like she got all she needed out of DJT.  She's never seen these days.  By the time he's finished sucking the US and the rest of us into a black hole, she and him will be divorced.  Maybe she'll go back to Slovenia.  I think her parents are dead now.  The mother for sure.

I think the Trumps already live separate lives.

IDK what I was thinking last night but I watched a cabinet meeting with Trumps cabinet members.Musk was there too.

They all praised him like a king before giving a report. It was weird as heck.

Hells bells were ringing this morning, I thought did the pope die; Yes he did.

Went to the city park yesterday, it was fun.

Took some photos but have not even looked at the results yet.

Lots going on there , rides, food vendors etc.

Weather was nearly perfect too.

They had a in person interview process set up in Minn. for the grand opening of a new grocery store.

Surprised my half sister actually got dressed and went to an in person interview with her resume in hand.

Well in her typical fashion she blew it .

So silly of her.

She worked in Ca; for a large food chain for years in the deli and did cake decorating, took a course in that and was really good at it. She is artistic, did store front windows as a teenager for shops on holidays when they decorated their windows.

OK, so during her interview she told them she sells her blood plasma but can still work in the store by working her days around!! WTH???

She also had the last 20 years of unemployment not filled out! She and her deceased husband had a small computer repair shop and he did some machining work. She could of told them she helped him out, she did with working the desk and in the shop a bit.

No, instead she left it hanging with them probably thinking, wow, selling plasma and not working for 20 years, she must be a junkie !!! Why on earth would she even mention selling plasma if she wanted to be taken seriously??

Never volunteer info!

I saw a meme this morning with a sign for a drive in window that stated, Brains,25 cents!

I should send that over to her page!!

I think the Trumps already live separate lives.IDK what I was thinking last night but I watched a cabinet meeting with Trumps cabinet members.Musk was there too.They all praised him like a king before giving a report. It was weird as heck.Hells bells were ringing this morning, I thought did the pope die; Yes he did.Went to the city park yesterday, it was fun.Took some photos but have not even looked at the results yet.Lots going on there , rides, food vendors etc.Weather was nearly perfect too.They had a in person interview process set up in Minn. for the grand opening of a new grocery store.Surprised my half sister actually got dressed and went to an in person interview with her resume in hand.Well in her typical fashion she blew it .So silly of her. She worked in Ca; for a large food chain for years in the deli and did cake decorating, took a course in that and was really good at it. She is artistic, did store front windows as a teenager for shops on holidays when they decorated their windows.OK, so during her interview she told them she sells her blood plasma but can still work in the store by working her days around!! WTH???She also had the last 20 years of unemployment not filled out! She and her deceased husband had a small computer repair shop and he did some machining work. She could of told them she helped him out, she did with working the desk and in the shop a bit.No, instead she left it hanging with them probably thinking, wow, selling plasma and not working for 20 years, she must be a junkie !!! Why on earth would she even mention selling plasma if she wanted to be taken seriously??Never volunteer info!I saw a meme this morning with a sign for a drive in window that stated, Brains,25 cents!I should send that over to her page!! - @Marilyn Tassy

I saw the Pope died. I was informed by a relative who lives in Dubai before it even reached the newswires I usually look at.  Now we're going to suffer days and weeks of deceased Pope news.  All his movies and hit records will be played endlessly on TV and the radio. I'm still waiting for Gene Hackman to be honoured - arguably more popular.   Question I have is the ex-Pope taking the elevator down or up on his final journey?  Well good luck with that.   You may have guessed I am not a fan of the Pope or the Catholic Church. Over the years, I've come to believe that it's an organised crime gang.

I think your sis has a job based death wish.  Sounds like she could have walked that interview if she'd presented herself correctly.  Keep your mouth shut and indeed stumm on anything not relevant.

Haha, 25ct brains.  My nutty neighbour way back had a very sick kid and he needed a kidney or liver transplant.  She also had two dogs.  She told us she was going to the supermarket to get some liver and/or kidneys.  We really didn't know what to say or in bad taste laugh. We didn't know what she was planning.   She then said later in the conversation it was for the dogs.   We didn't know what was going on.   Ok, it wasn't that funny. You had to be there.

I know a joke about brains adapted for current circumstances.   

Guy goes to the brain shop and says, "I need a secondhand brain as mine isn't working so well". 

Owner says, "Sure, we've got a few types here.  Here's one from a very old professor, that's $50.  And another one here from a young worker, $500.  And finally here's one from a GOP politician and right hand supporter of Donald Trump, that's $500,000".   

So the guy says, "Wow, interesting choices, but why is the GOP supporter of Donald Trump so much?". 

The owner then says, "oh, that's easy, it's never been used".

I'm here all week.

My sister always said that funny quote, I am here all week.

That was funny.

Yes, Hells Bells were ringing so long I knew someone ;high up or low down had kicked it.

Not to make enemies with anyone who has the wool over their eyes but I suspect he is getting a very warm reseption right now!

Him and his red shoes!

I used to like red shoes but after knowing what they mean, no way will I buy that color again.

Told our son what my half sis did and he even said, she does not want to work.

The US gov is not giving her anything, Trump stopped giving out food stamps after 3 months; Forcing dead beats to look for work; Only people getting them long term are disabled, those with minors in their home and the needy elderly as far as I know. I think after being cut off for 6 months, one can retry to get them for another 3 months. They were giving about $297. per single person, less for a couple, something like $500 for 2 adults per month.

$10. per day is helpful but no one is going to be eating prime rib.

My sister always said that funny quote, I am here all week. That was funny.Yes, Hells Bells were ringing so long I knew someone ;high up or low down had kicked it.Not to make enemies with anyone who has the wool over their eyes but I suspect he is getting a very warm rececption right now!Him and his red shoes!I used to like red shoes but after knowing what they mean, no way will I buy that color again.Told our son what my half sis did and he even said, she does not want to work.The US gov is not giving her anything, Trump stopped giving out food stamps after 3 months; Forcing dead beats to look for work; Only people getting them long term are disabled, those with minors in their home and the needy elderly as far as I know. I think after being cut off for 6 months, one can retry to get them for another 3 months. They were giving about $297. per single person, less for a couple, something like $500 for 2 adults per month.$10. per day is helpful but no one is going to be eating prime rib. - @Marilyn Tassy

Red shoes.  The fella is not in Kansas any more.   And he's not coming back.  I was being a bit harsh on him.  If he was happy in his delusion, then fine, just don't broadcast it.  Of course, lots of others buy into that stuff.   Come on people, wake up!  People complain about "wokeism" which I've never understood what the hell that is.  But if it means waking up from any religious or political (Trumpist/Orban) nonsense, then bring it on.

Yes, your son, you and everyone else at the new supermarket can see it.  Self-sabotage.   I suppose with careful budgeting and a bit of pan handling, one could get by on the government money.  Perhaps she's mentally ill.  How does that work with food stamps?   I've heard about them in the movies.

We don't have such things in the UK.  Government provides non-means tested personal independence payments and other things like attendance allowance (a benefit for someone to help a person with disability or special needs).  It's not much. My Dad received attendance allowance which was paid to him but was settled on carers who came in once a day to sort him out.  He was pretty good if a little confused at the end.  He needed visitors to check on him.   He thought of them as friends.

We've been doing the "watering" thing they do here at Easter. I had to spray my Mrs and our daughter.  It's something that's never on my radar and I forgot.  Now, my son has to travel to another village to spray other women of the family.  No-one seems to have sprayed the "other girls" aka the dog and cat. 

I also need to get my car charger back from Mrs F's cousin.  We were over there jump starting the car.  Not been driven in a year and left in a garage for the battery to run down.  The cousin has a company car so didn't use it.  Once the battery is so incredibly discharged, it might not be recoverable.  Luckily I have a special charger for it and a special jump starter battery kit.   If the cousin had driven it for 1h every couple of weeks, it'd be fine.  The battery was only a few months old when it went  in the garage. 

Anyway, your sis could end up sleeping in her car.  It'd be manageable in the summer but winter, she'd die there in Minnesota.  Maybe she needs to migrate to the south come October.

I think probably I'll be taking the dog for a walk later this afternoon.   Such a nice day. Be a shame to waste it.

I think the Trumps already live separate lives.IDK what I was thinking last night but I watched a cabinet meeting with Trumps cabinet members.Musk was there too.They all praised him like a king before giving a report. It was weird as heck. - @Marilyn Tassy

Musk is nearing the end of his 133 days as a  special employee.  He'll have to go after that.   That'll leave Trump and Co without Musk's antics distracting them from whatever it is they think they are doing.  There are plenty of cracks now.  I reckon Hegseth is going to get fired due to new SignalGate security concerns. 

I wonder if Musk will lose his Secret Service protection when he goes?   That sounds like a potential opportunity for anyone who feels like having a determined pop at him.   These new fibre optic controlled drones in Ukraine could easily be deployed by someone with a sufficiently large grudge.  5km range.   That's a big area for the secret service to cover.

I think even Musk sees the writing on the wall for his DOGE BS.   He'll have to get back to his companies as he's got such an awful reputation, he's in danger of being ousted from Tesla by major shareholders.  He's dragging them all down along with  at least 50% of the population. None of them would be crying if he disappeared.

Anyway, yes, Melamine and Donny are leading separate lives.  None of the other family players from Trump 1.0 are to be seen either.  They may have learnt their lessons.    But that's the magic of Donny isn't it?  Get involved with him and get bitten (badly).  I doubt he's got any friends at all and certainly none that will lend him money.  I wouldn't lend him a cup of sugar.

Hells bells were ringing this morning, I thought did the pope die; Yes he did. - @Marilyn Tassy

I understand Trump wants to sanction the Vatican unless they invite him to be the next pope.

Don't tell him about the other two popes or he'll want their jobs as well. I could see him fancying being the thirteenth of the Apostles.

Hells bells were ringing this morning, I thought did the pope die; Yes he did. - @Marilyn TassyI understand Trump wants to sanction the Vatican unless they invite him to be the next pope.Don't tell him about the other two popes or he'll want their jobs as well. I could see him fancying being the thirteenth of the Apostles. - @Fred

I think there are tariffs on the Vatican.  I wonder what exactly they are producing for export and if blessing of religious icons is a service or goods.  Probably the majority of trinkets are produced in China.

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/tr … r-AA1DjG2I

I was close ... if that 'news' can be accepted as real

As for tariffs, I assumed that was a joke, but maybe not

https://religionnews.com/2025/04/07/pre … -holy-see/

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/tr … r-AA1DjG2II was close ... if that 'news' can be accepted as realAs for tariffs, I assumed that was a joke, but maybe nothttps://religionnews.com/2025/04/07/pre … -holy-see/ - @Fred

No, I meant it about the tariffs. At least 10%.

Question is if chucking holy water on items constitutes sufficient local engineering to consider it as Vatican City for rules of origin.

And if the Pope doesn't tinkle on the beads himself is that a fake?

Can the Pope outsource or offshore production of blessed items? 

I think he can because he has outlets and sales forces everywhere, many in costume.

Also possibly a tariff is a tax on God herself or a tax on belief perhaps?   

Yes, that could be it. Less free speech circulation due to tariffs. That'd give Donny a thrill.

Only a bit after 11 am and I am ready to nap.

Woke up early to be the first client at the hair salon. My guy did not answer so we popped over to another shop just to get the phone number as a back up. Guy was nice but I did not like the cut he did on his lady in the chair.

Then went over to a salon that has been in the back my mind for years. I got the number from a manicurist but the hairdresser was not in so early.

I asked how old she was, in her 50 and has run her own salon in the 5th since 1996.

I think she knows how to cut hair if she is still in business, the right age too.

I no longer will allow a stylist younger then 40 to cut my hair; Sorry, they do not know what they are doing yet. Would rather have my husband do it for free then be a experiment.

I walked myself to the point of needing a nap!

Only a bit after 11 am and I am ready to nap.
Woke up early to be the first client at the hair salon. My guy did not answer so we popped over to another shop just to get the phone number as a back up. Guy was nice but I did not like the cut he did on his lady in the chair.
Then went over to a salon that has been in the back my mind for years. I got the number from a manicurist but the hairdresser was not in so early.
I asked how old she was, in her 50 and has run her own salon in the 5th since 1996.
I think she knows how to cut hair if she is still in business, the right age too.
I no longer will allow a stylist younger then 40 to cut my hair; Sorry, they do not know what they are doing yet. Would rather have my husband do it for free then be a experiment.
I walked myself to the point of needing a nap! - @Marilyn Tassy

You were up early to get things done.  That's good.

I was in the middle of a very interesting dream when the phone rang and a parcel was arriving.  So I had to dash down to get it.   The driver left it on the gate.  It was for someone else.   So the driver had to come back for a swap and give us the real one.   I was really annoyed I didn't finish my dream.   It was about retirement and many other things.  I never found out (obviously) what happened.  Now I feel like questions were left unanswered.

Now it's almost 12 and all I've done is look up non-vital car parts.  Unbelievable - Hungarian price for this particular item (an airco pressure sensor) is about 25 EUR from Bardi (parts supplier).  I looked on AliExpress, price there, 7 EUR including postage.   Now that's a bit of a difference.   So I could buy 3 x Chinese sourced part for the same price and hope one of them works.  I've had small car parts from China before and they worked just fine.  I think I'll go for that.   If it doesn't work, my airco will work badly if at all but if it does work, everything will be cool.  See what I did there!

I could do with a hair tidy but I've no idea of style. I thought about changing the colour as it's going quite grey unsurprisingly and maybe I look a bit grizzled.   Not that I really care very much.   My kids said try washout colouring to see how it looks.   Well, maybe.  If I can be bothered. 

Haven't had breakfast either.  Just tea.  Might skip straight to lunch.

No nap after all, baked a cake instead!

Hubby is looking the car over, soon it is time for a safety check. Dreading that.

My eldest sister and my friend in Vegas have gone grey. It looks nice on them both.

I am not so brave,should of let it go natural when it was short and thin during my treatments and all I did was wear a cap.

My mother swore she would not die with grey hair, sadly she did.

I have toned it down to a natural shade of light golden brown with warm highlights, not too different then is was naturally. The problem is one must retouch it every 3 weeks or so or look like you have been out in the snow!

It can get rather pricey if you must go into a salon every 3 weeks for a touch up.

I do it myself for a fraction of what a salon charges.

A shade of NA, neutral ash in the 5 series should work well to cover grey.I go for warmer series but I am super  pale with slight freckles, no way do I look native American or the bit of African I have, more like a ghost, too dark of a color makes older folks looks more tired and wrinkled.

It is a battle either way though!

No nap after all, baked a cake instead!
Hubby is looking the car over, soon it is time for a safety check. Dreading that.
My eldest sister and my friend in Vegas have gone grey. It looks nice on them both.
I am not so brave, should of let it go natural when it was short and thin during my treatments and all I did was wear a cap.
My mother swore she would not die with grey hair, sadly she did.
I have toned it down to a natural shade of light golden brown with warm highlights, not too different then is was naturally. The problem is one must retouch it every 3 weeks or so or look like you have been out in the snow!
It can get rather pricey if you must go into a salon every 3 weeks for a touch up.
I do it myself for a fraction of what a salon charges.
A shade of NA, neutral ash in the 5 series should work well to cover grey.I go for warmer series but I am super pale with slight freckles, no way do I look native American or the bit of African I have, more like a ghost, too dark of a color makes older folks looks more tired and wrinkled.
It is a battle either way though! - @Marilyn Tassy

I think the car inspections are fairly relaxed here.   In the UK, they are a nightmare.   Utterly petty and dumb sometimes.  We usually take the car to the motor mechanic so he can take it to his "friends" to get things organised one way or another.   I don't think these  days a bottle of vodka works.  Strictly cash "tips".

I'm going to ask my kids about the Ash colour.  I was thinking it'd look better but maybe it'll just make me look even older. Or blonde.  I asked a hairdresser about dying my hair and he said lighter colours best if you're grey otherwise the contrast is too high.  Like you said, it emphasises the cragginess in older faces.  I suppose I could just try and go with what's there and try to look distinguished instead of looking like I was dragged backwards through a hedge.   Personal grooming lessons - never needed it before.  I can only ask the kids and they have almost nothing to work with. 

I think with impending retirement, standards might be slipping.  Get up late, chuck on whatever is lying around, slouch about until sunset doing minor DIY things, gardening, looking on my laptop and reading on my phone stuff on the Internet etc.  Our HU daughter says the Internet and impending retirement is turning me into a phone zombie.   Incredible really  I'm being told that by my social media mad kid!

I did however have to drag up the name of someone I worked with 20 years ago who she might now need  some help for a university art project connected to Korea.   That person is a gender specialist working in Asia.   Gender specialists do not exist in Hungary now.   The government banned university level courses on feminism or gender equality.   It's really dumb as just because that subject doesn't exist here and probably not the USA in Trump 2.0, it exists everywhere else and people move on with it.    It's just like believing vaccines don't work and unvaccinated people get sick and die.  Meanwhile everyone else gets vaccinated and survives and enhances their knowledge.  All I can say is D'oh.

Saw the hairdresser yesterday.

Sad to say, I think I will fire my husband from further styling duties.

Asked the hairdresser if I should go grey; He said he would let me know when it is time; Not now! Said I am still too pepper and not enough salt; Nice to know that. Said my natural color is still there and going grey right now would make me look older; Do not need that!

Ash med; brown should work well on most grey hair; If you use a gold base or red, it could wash out and look brassy or dull or greenish at times.

Even natural grey hair needs help too much sun or chemicals in swimming pools can turn it dull and greenish. The hair coloring part of styling can be very complex, not my strongest talent.

It also depends on the texture of ones hair, how resistant it is etc;

One shade works great on one person and not the next.

It feels like we have skipped spring and jumped right into summer.

My wife has cut my hair ever since we met, >40 years.  All Dutch trained nurses in her cohort received basic hairdressing training as part of their course, basically to keep elderly patients hair trimmed.  I've never had much hair to consider styling (high and tight gradually got tighter and tighter as the years went on, now it's a short back and polish).

My wife has cut my hair ever since we met, >40 years. All Dutch trained nurses in her cohort received basic hairdressing training as part of their course, basically to keep elderly patients hair trimmed. I've never had much hair to consider styling (high and tight gradually got tighter and tighter as the years went on, now it's a short back and polish). - @Cynic

Reminds me about an old joke in  Hungary about a mechanical shaving machine.   

I don't remember it in detail but the premise was that it was able to shave standard faces.

The manufacturer was asked if it worked with all faces and they said, the first time it's a bit difficult but the second time it works just fine.

My nominal maternal grandfather was a hairdresser as was my maternal grandmother.   The former was very much a pudding bowl military style type barber.  Never saw him with any polish unless Brylcreem counts.  I wouldn't call it art. My grandmother on the other hand had this fantastic range of coiffures and weird machines she could use on a head.  Now that was art.     

My mum used to cut our hair growing up as kids and continued until her death for my dad. Never trained but my dad never had much hair so couldn't go wrong, and he had had a beard trimmer. He does go now to the hairdresser because it's nice for him to be pampered. But at £5 you can't complain.

My mum used to cut our hair growing up as kids and continued until her death for my dad. Never trained but my dad never had much hair so couldn't go wrong, and he had had a beard trimmer. He does go now to the hairdresser because it's nice for him to be pampered. But at £5 you can't complain. - @SimCityAT

£5 must be an OAP (Old Age Pensioner) discount.   I suppose you could complain.   

My ex-Army Dad always said the difference between a good hair cut and a bad hair cut is 3 weeks.    He was of course, correct but if you've flowing locks, it could be a year to get it back.  1" a month I think.  Marilyn will correct me if I'm wrong.

I've never had a beard.  I'd find it just itchy.  My eldest two have had beardy BFs in the past and I saw on one he looked like he'd got most of his breakfast, dinner and lunch caught in it.   Blimey!

I saw them shaving the heads of alleged perps entering the El Salvador CECOT prison.  For some of those maladministered people illegal deported from the USA, having your head forcibly shaved is just  being brutalised. There is likely to end up with many lawsuits once back in the USA.  But perhaps that's a topic for International Relations.

Saw the hairdresser yesterday.
Sad to say, I think I will fire my husband from further styling duties.
Asked the hairdresser if I should go grey; He said he would let me know when it is time; Not now! Said I am still too pepper and not enough salt; Nice to know that. Said my natural color is still there and going grey right now would make me look older; Do not need that!
Ash med; brown should work well on most grey hair; If you use a gold base or red, it could wash out and look brassy or dull or greenish at times.
Even natural grey hair needs help too much sun or chemicals in swimming pools can turn it dull and greenish. The hair coloring part of styling can be very complex, not my strongest talent.
It also depends on the texture of ones hair, how resistant it is etc;
One shade works great on one person and not the next.

It feels like we have skipped spring and jumped right into summer. - @Marilyn Tassy

I dunno about Winter straight to Summer.  We've just had rumbling and heavy rain.  Winter is always around the corner.  And it was really nice this morning.

I must say I don't know about the chemicals in hair dye.  I always wondered if it'd make it fall out.   But when my style advisor comes back from Uni I'll get her to tell me what I need to do.   She did try and get me to put conditioner on it but I couldn't be bothered waiting 15 minutes to go back in the shower to wash it out.   What am I going to do for 15 minutes hanging about with a towel on my head.   I'd have to get all wet again.

Friday is hair washing day and rubbish bins day.   I don't know if the bins are relevant to this hair brained discussion.

My mum used to cut our hair growing up as kids and continued until her death for my dad. Never trained but my dad never had much hair so couldn't go wrong, and he had had a beard trimmer. He does go now to the hairdresser because it's nice for him to be pampered. But at £5 you can't complain. - @SimCityAT
£5 must be an OAP (Old Age Pensioner) discount. I suppose you could complain.
My ex-Army Dad always said the difference between a good hair cut and a bad hair cut is 3 weeks.  He was of course, correct but if you've flowing locks, it could be a year to get it back. 1" a month I think. Marilyn will correct me if I'm wrong.

I've never had a beard. I'd find it just itchy. My eldest two have had beardy BFs in the past and I saw on one he looked like he'd got most of his breakfast, dinner and lunch caught in it. Blimey!

I saw them shaving the heads of alleged perps entering the El Salvador CECOT prison. For some of those maladministered people illegal deported from the USA, having your head forcibly shaved is just being brutalised. There is likely to end up with many lawsuits once back in the USA. But perhaps that's a topic for International Relations. - @fluffy2560

It really is just a tidy up on the on the back, he still does his beard. I'm pretty sure he gives a tipp. He has never been tight when it came to showing gratitude.

He knew what it was like for me working in hospitality, and he paid his way through college in London as a musician in clubs.

He isn't filthy rich, he is comfortable though compared to other pensioners. He always was careful with his money all his life.