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People these days can not get into good union jobs.

My disabled brother had a city pension because he worked for the city in the school district in Ca;

He had the exact same job at a collage years ago working for the state. That has an even better pension plan then the city.

He had issues with his second wife when he was in his 20,s. lost that job.

Lucky he got hired by the city.

My mother decided to sell her house about one year before she passed away. She kept it secret about how ill she really was but we guessed because she looked ill.

She sold her house and bought a second hand RV for herself and her husband. Moved 500 plus miles away from us children on purpose.

She did not want us to see her going down turns out.

Her husband owned land in N. Ca; and she kept saying the RV was just temp until they built a place on his land. Now I know she never intended to build anything, just leave him the used RV afteer she passed.

She made out a chasiers check in the name of her 6 children to divide equally.

Clean and simple, it would of been a decent amount for one person but a 6 way split was not life changing.

Oh well, she always said she card about us equally and that was her way of showing it.

True one can not take it with you but one also has to be sure they are not just wasting it away on a person who does not respect the hard work behind the gift.

Sister had her car roof fixed, $250. at the dealership; Their hourly rate is between $150. to $200. no parts used, they told her it will be stuck closed as finding new parts is hard on an older car.

At least the Minn. snow will not get her now.

Werid things keep pooping up around us here in Hungary.

I wonder if it is a sign of things to come or a warning?

Yesterday we went to the bank close to Lehal pica.

As we walked on the sidewalk by the outside of the pica we noticed a guy perhaps in his early 60,s on his knee and 2 women holding his hand trying to get him up.

We stopped to help but I could see right away it was not normal, they guy was not trying at all to lift himself up. One of the women told him he was not helping them; My husband went behind him to lift him up but the guy was dead weight; I told my husband to forget it, he would get a hernia.

The women had safety vests on like they worked in the shopping center. An older women was close by watching and seemed to know the guy.

I stood in front of him and offered him my cane for him to boost himself up. He did not even try, he said in a clear voice to my husband to get him up and my husband said he was too old to lift him up. We all left the guy and he sort of crawled around;

He had his two legs in a bent knock knee posistion that was not normal for anyone to try and get up. I later said he probably was a scammer or pick pocket wishing to get close to people and get into their pockets; IDK, it was weird.

Later the guy was long gone so it worked out one way or the other.

Sort of sick of running into crazy situations in public here.

Think today I will hide for the day!

Sister had her car roof fixed, $250. at the dealership; Their hourly rate is between $150. to $200. no parts used, they told her it will be stuck closed as finding new parts is hard on an older car.At least the Minn. snow will not get her now.Werid things keep pooping up around us here in Hungary.I wonder if it is a sign of things to come or a warning?Yesterday we went to the bank close to Lehal pica.As we walked on the sidewalk by the outside of the pica we noticed a guy perhaps in his early 60,s on his knee and 2 women holding his hand trying to get him up.We stopped to help but I could see right away it was not normal, they guy was not trying at all to lift himself up. One of the women told him he was not helping them; My husband went behind him to lift him up but the guy was dead weight; I told my husband to forget it, he would get a hernia.The women had safety vests on like they worked in the shopping center. An older women was close by watching and seemed to know the guy.I stood in front of him and offered him my cane for him to boost himself up. He did not even try, he said in a clear voice to my husband to get him up and my husband said he was too old to lift him up. We all left the guy and he sort of crawled around;He had his two legs in a bent knock knee posistion that was not normal for anyone to try and get up. I later said he probably was a scammer or pick pocket wishing to get close to people and get into their pockets; IDK, it was weird.Later the guy was long gone so it worked out one way or the other.Sort of sick of running into crazy situations in public here.Think today I will hide for the day! - @Marilyn Tassy

Car repairs are too pricey these days. I have to have trivial work done (service) on my UK car but it's hard to organise.  I need the car to get around when I am there.  I will have to try and find someone to collect it and take it to a garage.  It'd take not more than about 4h - change the brake pads, filters, adjust steering. 

Weird crap happens all the time here.   In the short drive from the airport to home, we saw an accident on the airport slip road (planes will be missed!).  Two buses - one small and one BKV - and a car.   Looked really messed up.   Then we saw about 5 ambulances in different places.  They weren't the usual ones with fluorescent looking yellow paint, they had Semmelweis University on them and were white and blue.   They were making the same noises though.

Sometime ago, we tried to help some guy who was keeled over.  He was completely drunk.  I thought he was injured.   I thought we were helping but really we should have walked away and left it to locals.  There was a woman who came over and started shouting at him.  Inevitably he was called Lajos - Mrs F thinks they are all called Lajos.  We got him up and she took him to her house. I think she let him sleep it off somewhere.  Not our problem.

Meanwhile, over in town, apparently some weirdo was fiddling with himself on the metro as well.  Don't know what happened to him but I hope the cops arrived and took him away.  My son saw him and left the carriage.   I said if it happens again, take a picture of him and we'll report him to the police. 

Mrs F thinks it's the change in the weather.  It's always the "front" when madness returns to Hungary post-summer holidays. Mrs F was also complaining no-one from the previous government has been locked up yet.  It will be years before that happens.

BTW, it's the 9/11 anniversary.  Terrible events.  Everyone knows where they were that day and time.

Totally forgot about 9/11.

I do know exactly where I was that morning.

My son was coming in from Budapest via Paris. His plane connection to Vegas was suppose to be in NYC. They changed it to Logan in Mass.

He came in, I had just picked him up at the airport and he was sleeping when my phone rang. Older sister screaming and crying , where is Air?? She said to turn on the tv; I swear when I saw the tv I had mixed feeling, like it was AI and also pissed off like crazy.

Not sure what really went down or why but some innocent people were sacificed.

NYC is a wild place but it also is the heart of America to me.

From now on I am just going to keep my eyes focused on where I am going and all the weirdos on the street can fend for themselves, unless I can tell they are seriously a victim that is.

Fiddling ones else, takes me back to my teen years in Hollywood, Ca. So many weirdos there sitting in their cars watching young girls, such as me and my BFF Lisa walking by. I used to take my sisters 2 large dogs with me when I needed to get out and take a walk, A Great Dane and a Black Lb; People would actually cross the street and yell at me, you think I am afriad of those dogs?, Well ya; Paid them no mind, just kept on walkin,.

Once Lisa visited me for the weekend at my sisters house, Normal Ave; was the name. Silverlake area.

I told her cars would be pulling over as we walked on the street, she started busting out laughing like crazy when car number 5 pulled over, you could see the hand movements if you happened to look over! Gross!

Funny for us teen girls we enjoyed seeing how weird people can be; We never saw oursleves as bait but guess so.

I remember precisely where I was when watching the 2nd plane hit. I was in Ottawa, speaking on the phone with a friend back home in Newfoundland about the fire from the first plane. Then the 2nd hit, and we fell silent.

After about 10 seconds my friend said, "Now there's something you don't see every day". Hard to argue with that.

I remember precisely where I was when watching the 2nd plane hit. I was in Ottawa, speaking on the phone with a friend back home in Newfoundland about the fire from the first plane. Then the 2nd hit, and we fell silent.
After about 10 seconds my friend said, "Now there's something you don't see every day". Hard to argue with that. - @Aidan in HCMC

I remember feeling like I dodged one of the biggest bullets ever. Having our only child leave the same airport around the same time as those jerk offs who highjacked the plane from Logan airport. By the grace of God!

Those jerks were most likey checking in around the same time as my boy was boarding.

I remember precisely where I was when watching the 2nd plane hit. I was in Ottawa, speaking on the phone with a friend back home in Newfoundland about the fire from the first plane. Then the 2nd hit, and we fell silent.
After about 10 seconds my friend said, "Now there's something you don't see every day". Hard to argue with that. - @Aidan in HCMC

I remember feeling like I dodged one of the biggest bullets ever. Having our only child leave the same airport around the same time as those jerk offs who highjacked the plane from Logan airport. By the grace of God!
Those jerks were most likey checking in around the same time as my boy was boarding. - @Marilyn Tassy

Had his flight been a little later, he might have had the chance to enjoy some Newfoundland hospitality.

I remember precisely where I was when watching the 2nd plane hit. I was in Ottawa, speaking on the phone with a friend back home in Newfoundland about the fire from the first plane. Then the 2nd hit, and we fell silent. After about 10 seconds my friend said, "Now there's something you don't see every day". Hard to argue with that. - @Aidan in HCMCI remember feeling like I dodged one of the biggest bullets ever. Having our only child leave the same airport around the same time as those jerk offs who highjacked the plane from Logan airport. By the grace of God!Those jerks were most likey checking in around the same time as my boy was boarding. - @Marilyn TassyHad his flight been a little later, he might have had the chance to enjoy some Newfoundland hospitality. - @Aidan in HCMC

Yes, for sure operation Yellow Ribbon.   Forgotten about by the present WH. 

I remember we'd just come back from an electronics store where we were trying to get our fax machine (a what now?) repaired.   This was in Amsterdam.  Mrs F and I were living in NL at that time.  I called my mother and told her to put her TV on but she was busy with some coffee morning/club.  She didn't seem to recognise the momentous events that were taking place.  We did have a more serious conversation later on.  After her coffee morning finished.  She did tell me she remembered exactly where she was when JFK got shot. So I guess that was more in her mind as a major event.

At the time, I actually wondered if we were being attacked by aliens or this was some kind of apocalypse.  For many, it must have seemed like that.  It just seemed to be piling up during the events - 1st plane (and stupid commentary by TV news about what they thought it was), then the next horror of the 2nd plane, then horror of the buildings collapsing.  It almost seemed like the end of the world.

Of course, it wasn't as we're still here (d'oh) but a meteor or a comment or asteroid could wipe us all out in moment.

I remember precisely where I was when watching the 2nd plane hit. I was in Ottawa, speaking on the phone with a friend back home in Newfoundland about the fire from the first plane. Then the 2nd hit, and we fell silent.
After about 10 seconds my friend said, "Now there's something you don't see every day". Hard to argue with that. - @Aidan in HCMCI remember feeling like I dodged one of the biggest bullets ever. Having our only child leave the same airport around the same time as those jerk offs who highjacked the plane from Logan airport. By the grace of God!
Those jerks were most likey checking in around the same time as my boy was boarding. - @Marilyn Tassy
Had his flight been a little later, he might have had the chance to enjoy some Newfoundland hospitality.
- @Aidan in HCMC

Exactly, by the grace of God.

He actually could of even been on one of the ill fated flights if he came in a couple hours later; He never was suppose to even be at Logan airport but last min; his flight landed in Boston instead.

I am grateful he was safe in his bed when the horror went down. RIP to all who passed.

I remember precisely where I was when watching the 2nd plane hit. I was in Ottawa, speaking on the phone with a friend back home in Newfoundland about the fire from the first plane. Then the 2nd hit, and we fell silent. After about 10 seconds my friend said, "Now there's something you don't see every day". Hard to argue with that. - @Aidan in HCMCI remember feeling like I dodged one of the biggest bullets ever. Having our only child leave the same airport around the same time as those jerk offs who highjacked the plane from Logan airport. By the grace of God!Those jerks were most likey checking in around the same time as my boy was boarding. - @Marilyn TassyHad his flight been a little later, he might have had the chance to enjoy some Newfoundland hospitality.  - @Aidan in HCMC
Yes, for sure operation Yellow Ribbon. Forgotten about by the present WH.
I remember we'd just come back from an electronics store where we were trying to get our fax machine (a what now?) repaired. This was in Amsterdam. Mrs F and I were living in NL at that time. I called my mother and told her to put her TV on but she was busy with some coffee morning/club. She didn't seem to recognise the momentous events that were taking place. We did have a more serious conversation later on. After her coffee morning finished. She did tell me she remembered exactly where she was when JFK got shot. So I guess that was more in her mind as a major event.

At the time, I actually wondered if we were being attacked by aliens or this was some kind of apocalypse. For many, it must have seemed like that. It just seemed to be piling up during the events - 1st plane (and stupid commentary by TV news about what they thought it was), then the next horror of the 2nd plane, then horror of the buildings collapsing. It almost seemed like the end of the world.

Of course, it wasn't as we're still here (d'oh) but a meteor or a comment or asteroid could wipe us all out in moment. - @fluffy2560

We are still here but the world changed after that day too;

So many rules now with flying and ID,s and paranoia.

Shoes on, shoes off.

I remember where I was when JFK was shot;

In first or second grade sitting at my desk;

The teacher left the room for a short bit and came back crying.

We children where all hussled into the cafeteria until shcool was out; Came home, mom was crying in front of the tv set.

Of course you will never forget when you see the adults around you losing it.

Husband looked on FB this morning.

One of his old  Downtown Boys died.

The guys mother is having a wake somewhere;

His mom is still alive? Must be in her late 90,s if not older.

He has not seen the guy for 40 plus years but our old HU people hung with him.

Not going to any funeral, I doubt the guy or anyone would even care if either of us kicked it.

At our age funerals give us PTSD.

Last week I suggested we stay on the tram and go over to the Buda side to an indoor market.

There is a small pastry vendor there who sells a killer cheesecake with berries.

Got on the 4 tram instead of the 6; Had to get off and catch another tram to the market, did not plan it that way.

As we walked over to catch the second tram we noticed the HU couple we used to know.

Husband let the guy ride with him in the 70,s from NYC to LA. Helped the guy find a job, knew him as a teen in Budapest, knew his story and his old HU girlfirend, liked her allot, a heavy rich girl who,s fahter hated this guy because he was so lazy. Her father owned about 3 jewlery shops in Ca; One near their home in Beverly Hills. Went swimming there once, super nice place with a Rolls parked in the garage. One of those rich 1956 ers who did well.

Had them stay with us in Hawaii, had them even go to my mothers home for an American style Thanksgiving dinner, had them for BBQ,s all the time at our home, swim in our pool, played ping pong with them in HU and in our home, I mean about a 50 year history of them; Used to meet up with them at the beaches in Ca for a stroll on the pier. They guy was even one of my husbands roommates in NYC.

Even got a Doberman dog after they got a female one.

Long story but once they returned to Hungary they got different; Too snobby, they refused to go over to the Pest side, like they had been King and Queen and Pest was not good enough for them.

Just snobby, they guy is a hanger on to famous Hungarians, a real sort of Yes man type.

He is a shady person who did several scamms in the US, at least 3 we know of.

We even had a joint carpet cleaning business with the couple, probably scammed us out of clients too!

Trying too hard to be popular and hang with only wealthy people.

Anyways they walked ahead of us about 40 or 50 feet. My husband called out the guys name but neither he or his wive turned around; I said F them and we got on the tram.

Pretty sure they heard my husband. Too bad they did not hear me. We think they saw us get off the first tram and decided to run away.

The guy is afriad of us, we know him too well and we are sure his wive knows nothing.

Very weird at our age to know people who still play head games.

Not going to a funeral where several of these types of snobs would gather.

Went to a memorial  years ago in a church in Buda for another old friend, was weird, some dude from his old band, Minnie was there, guy stood off to the side with a handler like auto graph hounds were going to pounce him. Our friend had been the drummer for Minnie before they hit the ,big time.

might go after him; Yes,right, silly. I can not longer deal with people who are not a bit humble or at least in reality.

I guess it is not a far stretch to say we were used.

It did not upset me one bit for them to shine us on, what upset me is they ran out of cheesecake at the shop!

Husband looked on FB this morning.One of his old Downtown Boys died.The guys mother is having a wake somewhere;His mom is still alive? Must be in her late 90,s if not older.He has not seen the guy for 40 plus years but our old HU people hung with him.Not going to any funeral, I doubt the guy or anyone would even care if either of us kicked it.At our age funerals give us PTSD. Last week I suggested we stay on the tram and go over to the Buda side to an indoor market.There is a small pastry vendor there who sells a killer cheesecake with berries.Got on the 4 tram instead of the 6; Had to get off and catch another tram to the market, did not plan it that way.As we walked over to catch the second tram we noticed the HU couple we used to know.Husband let the guy ride with him in the 70,s from NYC to LA. Helped the guy find a job, knew him as a teen in Budapest, knew his story and his old HU girlfirend, liked her allot, a heavy rich girl who,s fahter hated this guy because he was so lazy. Her father owned about 3 jewlery shops in Ca; One near their home in Beverly Hills. Went swimming there once, super nice place with a Rolls parked in the garage. One of those rich 1956 ers who did well.Had them stay with us in Hawaii, had them even go to my mothers home for an American style Thanksgiving dinner, had them for BBQ,s all the time at our home, swim in our pool, played ping pong with them in HU and in our home, I mean about a 50 year history of them; Used to meet up with them at the beaches in Ca for a stroll on the pier. They guy was even one of my husbands roommates in NYC.Even got a Doberman dog after they got a female one.Long story but once they returned to Hungary they got different; Too snobby, they refused to go over to the Pest side, like they had been King and Queen and Pest was not good enough for them.Just snobby, they guy is a hanger on to famous Hungarians, a real sort of Yes man type.He is a shady person who did several scamms in the US, at least 3 we know of.We even had a joint carpet cleaning business with the couple, probably scammed us out of clients too!Trying too hard to be popular and hang with only wealthy people.Anyways they walked ahead of us about 40 or 50 feet. My husband called out the guys name but neither he or his wive turned around; I said F them and we got on the tram.Pretty sure they heard my husband. Too bad they did not hear me. We think they saw us get off the first tram and decided to run away.The guy is afriad of us, we know him too well and we are sure his wive knows nothing.Very weird at our age to know people who still play head games.Not going to a funeral where several of these types of snobs would gather.Went to a memorial years ago in a church in Buda for another old friend, was weird, some dude from his old band, Minnie was there, guy stood off to the side with a handler like auto graph hounds were going to pounce him. Our friend had been the drummer for Minnie before they hit the ,big time. might go after him; Yes,right, silly. I can not longer deal with people who are not a bit humble or at least in reality.I guess it is not a far stretch to say we were used.It did not upset me one bit for them to shine us on, what upset me is they ran out of cheesecake at the shop! - @Marilyn Tassy

Nobody should outlive their kids.  90 years is good but hopefully there are are other siblings to support your hubby's friend's Mama.  People do go snobby or just wander away.   I go back to Shakespeare, "All the world's a stage", namely:

All the world’s a stage,

And all the men and women merely players;

They have their exits and their entrances;

And one man in his time plays many parts,

His acts being seven ages.

I also likened it once to being on one's personal life train - people get on and get  off. People pass through, some people stay for the tide.  I told that to my friend and he reminded me of the Shakespeare "poem" (actually from As You Like It). I guess school was some use.  I'm certainly no Shakespeare snob - he's massively overrated bigged up by theatre luvvies.  I don't actually like his plays except the Taming of the Shrew (the Liz Taylor and Richard Burton movie - it makes it much more accessible).

Yesterday Mrs F and I plus our kids were at a HU wedding.  It went on all day.  We ended up getting home at about 3am.  I was the designated driver.   Against my better judgement, I joined a conga and got down and boogied with my kids and other guests.  I'm a rubbish dancer but others really knew what they were doing.   That's the 3rd HU wedding I have attended and this one was the most fun with lots of activities - tombola, jumping the broom, plate smashing etc.

People certainly know how to party here, huge amounts of booze was consumed and we were provided with whopping amounts of food.  The bride kept going to the end but the groom was passed out on a bench in the lobby by the time we reached 2am.  I think today will just not exist as we recover.   Everyone has got up late.  I didn't actually get  to sleep until 5am. Couldn't sleep so I read a book I got for my birthday - about AI driven robots in human settings.

...I go back to Shakespeare, "All the world's a stage", namely:

All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances;And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages.

I also likened it once to being on one's personal life train - people get on and get off. People pass through, some people stay for the tide...
- @fluffy2560

Old Italian proverb...

"At the end of the game the kings and the pawns go in the same box".

Old Italian proverb...
"At the end of the game the kings and the pawns go in the same box".
- @Aidan in HCMC

Sounds like a seafood pizza.  Definitely in the same box if one has it delivered.

Oh, pawns, I thought you said prawns and you meant King Crab. That sure is messy eating.

In Malta, I once had a seafood pizza with an small octopus on it complete with legs and suckers etc. I did eat part of it.  Quite rubbery.   But the pizza was generally OK with mussels and prawns on it.

I also gave one of my (young at the time) kids Calamari and they liked it as they thought it was a chewy onion ring.  My kid were not best pleased to find out it was alive and wriggling previously.  I think they all like it now.

Wedding party, I am going to have a divorce party for my brother when the final paperwork is signed!

Sounds like a fun time , congo line and all.

Friends, IDK, everyone I met through my hunband as been iffy.

Not really my sort of people.

My friends and I never talk about how much money we have or do not have, we do not talk crap about each other behind backs, we will tell anything to your face.

We never talk about super personal stuff that is between our spouces and God.

I have friends for life or do not have them at all.

Growing up in a large family, my friends were my siblings to an extent.

I told my husband  decades ago that his friends were all fake and users. In one ear and out the other, used to burn me being friendly when I knew they were backstabbers.

I of course have had people come and go but mostly go due to dying or moving away.

I do not need to agree with everything my friend believes in to be freindly with them; Had a Mormon friend who was about the sweetest person I ever knew. She was kind to everyone.

No way was I going to be a Mormon but we had allot of other things in common.

Honesty being number one. My husband,s connections have all been liars and crooks one way or the other. Werid because he is not like that.

On another note, my sister told halfie when she moved in to never use air freshner, scented items etc; because her bird and fish and she herself were sensitive to them.

So the idiot halfie sprayed air freshener 2 days ago when the eldest was not home. Her bird died!

Ok, that would do me in but she let it go.

Today she wrote to tell me halfie sprayed again yesterday!

I told her to toss the spray out and halfie too!

No respect or care for anything.

Wedding party, I am going to have a divorce party for my brother when the final paperwork is signed!
Sounds like a fun time , congo line and all.
Friends, IDK, everyone I met through my hunband as been iffy.
Not really my sort of people.
My friends and I never talk about how much money we have or do not have, we do not talk crap about each other behind backs, we will tell anything to your face.
We never talk about super personal stuff that is between our spouces and God.
I have friends for life or do not have them at all.
Growing up in a large family, my friends were my siblings to an extent.
I told my husband decades ago that his friends were all fake and users. In one ear and out the other, used to burn me being friendly when I knew they were backstabbers.
I of course have had people come and go but mostly go due to dying or moving away.
I do not need to agree with everything my friend believes in to be freindly with them; Had a Mormon friend who was about the sweetest person I ever knew. She was kind to everyone.
No way was I going to be a Mormon but we had allot of other things in common.
Honesty being number one. My husband,s connections have all been liars and crooks one way or the other. Werid because he is not like that.
On another note, my sister told halfie when she moved in to never use air freshner, scented items etc; because her bird and fish and she herself were sensitive to them.
So the idiot halfie sprayed air freshener 2 days ago when the eldest was not home. Her bird died!
Ok, that would do me in but she let it go.
Today she wrote to tell me halfie sprayed again yesterday!
I told her to toss the spray out and halfie too!
No respect or care for anything. - @Marilyn Tassy

Backstabbers are everywhere.  I meet a lot of people and I've always thought one can get the measure of people in about 5 minutes.  But I usually keep what I think to myself because these are usually business contacts. I know I get on better with older people as I'm easy to talk to at bus stops or on a park bench.  But I suspect younger people think I might know what I'm doing as I'm old enough to be their grandparent.  If only they knew the truth....haha 😉

Oh dear, the bird is dead.  Strange the air freshener killed it.  Normally they test that stuff to make sure it's nor harmful.  I know insect spray is dangerous to fish. I could flippantly refer people to the case of the ex-Norwegian Blue Parrot.

I was in the middle of the conga but they were moving too fast and I could hardly keep up.  So we ended up with two conga lines, one with me at the front.   They really were moving. it was a bit manic.

I don't know any Mormons but that said, the biggest church I believe outside of the US is actually in the North of the UK.  They seem to be less than interesting to the majority of the local population.  I've driven past their church several times and it's a substantial site with plenty of visitors from overseas.  Nobody knows what goes on there.  I've also seen the influence of Mormons in the Pacific islands.  They provide a kind of "flat pack" rapid assembly church design/package for local assembly.  It always seems to include a basketball court.  I suppose make it interesting for kids - get them while they are young.  I guess they rotate their staff in and out too as some of those islands are little on the run down side.

Many  Mormons worked in the Vegas casinos;

They do not gamble but have no problem seeing others toss away their hard earded money.

Nice people though. They I suppose have a way to justify  working in a casino.

The JW,s however are not suppose to be involved in any industry that is harmful.

No working for NSA,mititary, not making of war industry objects. The can however work for the post office! I think that is one of the most harmful of industries, those bills are killers!

My Mormon friend was a saint even for a Mormaon.

She looked allot like Marie Osmond too!

Super wonderful mother of 3, she probably has more children by now.

She is the lady who got me into going to the gym. She created a monster, got me hooked for life.

Her husband was not a Mormon when they met, he converted.

He had an interesting job, he was a professional motor cross rider.

In their living room he kept a couple of super clean bikes that sponsors gave him to use.

She would load up her children on weekends and go with her hubby to do off road bicycle riding. Her with her nails done and makeup and hair perfect getting down and dirty in the desert. She said it was her duty as a wife to always look her very best. Guess I can not be a Mormon!

She went out of her way for others all the time.

A neighbors daughter about age 6 ran in the st.and got hit by a car. She had no close family around to help her. The girl and her sister had a lemon -aid stand and she ran to get ice without looking before crossing.

My friend would take her children with her to sit for hours in hospital with this women; Bring food for her and her husband and even take over watching the girl so the mom could go home and change her clothing and rest.

If she was an example of their faith then she was a great rep.

She moved out of state and we lost contact years ago.

In the 70,s when the club would close we ended the night doing the Hokey-Pokey in a line.

It was fun actually.

Yes, air freshner killed the bird; Hate to believe, why not just use baking soda on the carpets or something natural for smells? Open a window!

So I fly tomorrow at 7.40am. I hate early flights. Oh well it is what is. Its been ages since I last flew with BA. But I am flying Economy Plus, which is their Business Class/Club Europe its all very confusing. Why can't they have same words for all airlines?I didn't do the booking, sister did or my father did.

So thought 'd check in, but can't until its 24hours. Not an issue, but I could choose my seat at no extra charge, Awesome, But my return flight they will change me €30 for front of the plane or €24 for the rear of plane, all because its in 2 weeks.

Well when I check in, in 2 weeks I will pick a seat then at no charge. The nest thing as its an early flight; I will get breakfast instead of water and a snack.

oh and because I have joined the BA Club, I get free WiFi. So I am happy Bunny. I have internet radio and can play about on my tablet. Then of course from LHR to Cardiff there are power sockets and free WiFi on the coach.

I am quite looking forward to this trip ads its not my normal one going via Amsterdam with KLM.

I've opted for assistance again, might as well, they are so good, and no idea where BA goes from, plus I will be half asleep anyway.

So I fly tomorrow at 7.40am. I hate early flights. Oh well it is what is. Its been ages since I last flew with BA. But I am flying Economy Plus, which is their Business Class/Club Europe its all very confusing. Why can't they have same words for all airlines?I didn't do the booking, sister did or my father did.
So thought 'd check in, but can't until its 24hours. Not an issue, but I could choose my seat at no extra charge, Awesome, But my return flight they will change me €30 for front of the plane or €24 for the rear of plane, all because its in 2 weeks.

Well when I check in, in 2 weeks I will pick a seat then at no charge. The nest thing as its an early flight; I will get breakfast instead of water and a snack.
oh and because I have joined the BA Club, I get free WiFi. So I am happy Bunny. I have internet radio and can play about on my tablet. Then of course from LHR to Cardiff there are power sockets and free WiFi on the coach.

I am quite looking forward to this trip ads its not my normal one going via Amsterdam with KLM.

I've opted for assistance again, might as well, they are so good, and no idea where BA goes from, plus I will be half asleep anyway. - @SimCityAT

Smooth sailing!

Sounds like it will be a fun trip, great to be able to see your father and home again.

Many Mormons worked in the Vegas casinos;They do not gamble but have no problem seeing others toss away their hard earded money.Nice people though. They I suppose have a way to justify working in a casino.The JW,s however are not suppose to be involved in any industry that is harmful.No working for NSA,mititary, not making of war industry objects. The can however work for the post office! I think that is one of the most harmful of industries, those bills are killers!My Mormon friend was a saint even for a Mormaon.She looked allot like Marie Osmond too!Super wonderful mother of 3, she probably has more children by now.She is the lady who got me into going to the gym. She created a monster, got me hooked for life.Her husband was not a Mormon when they met, he converted.He had an interesting job, he was a professional motor cross rider.In their living room he kept a couple of super clean bikes that sponsors gave him to use.She would load up her children on weekends and go with her hubby to do off road bicycle riding. Her with her nails done and makeup and hair perfect getting down and dirty in the desert. She said it was her duty as a wife to always look her very best. Guess I can not be a Mormon!She went out of her way for others all the time.A neighbors daughter about age 6 ran in the st.and got hit by a car. She had no close family around to help her. The girl and her sister had a lemon -aid stand and she ran to get ice without looking before crossing.My friend would take her children with her to sit for hours in hospital with this women; Bring food for her and her husband and even take over watching the girl so the mom could go home and change her clothing and rest.If she was an example of their faith then she was a great rep.She moved out of state and we lost contact years ago.In the 70,s when the club would close we ended the night doing the Hokey-Pokey in a line.It was fun actually.Yes, air freshner killed the bird; Hate to believe, why not just use baking soda on the carpets or something natural for smells? Open a window! - @Marilyn Tassy

What happened to the 6 year old who got hit by the car?  Was she OK?  I hope she fully recovered.  As I've got 4 kids (3 adults and 1 very nearly an adult), I get upset thinking of them or any kids injured.   I've not had a fully fledged grandkids discussion with my lot.   I think no kids are coming with the eldest as cat substitutes are involved.  The next one probably won't either as there's too much wunderlust going on in Australia (where they are now, bye-bye Ontario). Shame but their ages are against them.

I'm always fascinated by casinos run by native Americans and the issue of jurisdiction.  They must be absolutely raking it in for their tribe.  Like Monaco - the entire income of the "country"  comes from the casino.  No income tax.  I've never understood the appeal of gambling.  Fools and their money are often separated.   That said, I do monitor the stock market which is kind of like gambling on the prices there. I do the lottery as well but not very often. 

I've heard some of the natives issued their own passports which were accepted by some countries.  Some guy - might have been Navajo or one of the obvious tribes - managed to get into Sweden on his home made passport - so says the Internet.  Probably political to accept a native generated passport.

I'm so non-religious I feel unconnected with any group.  That said, I like looking around old churches and I mean ones that are like 500 years old.  There are plenty of those in the UK.  The Mormons I've seen wandering streets in the UK. Usually they are dressed up with white shirts, ties and name badges.  Short cropped hair etc.  Extremely polite.  To most UK people they look like nerds.  In my youth I probably would made fun of them but I think now, I'd be just as polite as them.  Age changes thing - often for the better.

I've been told by Mrs F to do the cooking and shopping.  So I think I'll make some soup - probably Mulligatawny or Thai based.  Both are always favourites.  I might have to go to Aldi or Lidl for ingredients.   That's unusual.

I am very unmotivated to do anything at all.  People are saying they are all unmotivated right now. It's like a unmotivated virus.  Everyone is saying it.   Mrs F is blaming the weather but it's really nice outside.  I was dog walking yesterday so I was motivated somewhat after all.  I even cleaned the windows on my hobby car. 

The little 6 year old had her spleen removed.

Had other injuries too but lived.

The family had been living in our nice community but moved when the accidnet happened;

I only visited the mother a couple times post accidnet, they gril was still in hospital then.

The family turned Mormon after all the love and care the Mormons gave them.

I am also not religious but a believer.

My brother who died defo was not, his wife neither.

Hard to explain your faith and not giving up with someone dying who has no faith and only sees darkenss ahead.Not to get preachy but we pray he turned around before his last heartbeat.

That hurts us more then losing him after all is said and done.

The little 6 year old had her spleen removed.Had other injuries too but lived.The family had been living in our nice community but moved when the accidnet happened;I only visited the mother a couple times post accidnet, they gril was still in hospital then.The family turned Mormon after all the love and care the Mormons gave them.I am also not religious but a believer.My brother who died defo was not, his wife neither.Hard to explain your faith and not giving up with someone dying who has no faith and only sees darkenss ahead.Not to get preachy but we pray he turned around before his last heartbeat.That hurts us more then losing him after all is said and done. - @Marilyn Tassy

I am glad she survived.  We (in the UK) had a 3 year old disabled kid wander off and now has been found dead in a lake.  Very upsetting.  The kid had autism and was also deaf.  So shouting for him would not have caused him to reply.  He was mute.   The radio presenter had trouble getting the story out due to choking up.  But people die everyday, including kids, mums and dads and the elderly.  I guess it depends how close one is to the story.   Everyone compares their position to the unfortunate so it's all relative.

I just watching "emergency" workers delivering medical gear to my neighbour.  He's on his last legs - cancer, dementia and god knows what else. I don't think he's got all his organs - they took a load out due to the cancer.  I wondered if he'd passed but no, it's new bedding or upgrades or something.  His DIL is a nurse so he's got good care. I liked him but even though I did not interact with him too much, he could speak quite OK English - former telephone engineering work.  His wife will struggle once he's gone. She's super tiny.

I was also at the Docs this morning to get some meds.  It worked but she's really argumentative. And a smart ass.  But it worked out OK after I told her to phone a help line.  She didn't like being told what to do.  It's that Doctors know everything smarty pants problem.  Once she spoke to the help line, she calmed down.   Luckily I don't go there often.

My Dad said that there are no non-believers in a foxhole.  He was bombed by the Germans Luftwaffe (Air Force) on several occasions.  He said everyone was praying to not be hit.  He also said people behaved very badly during attacks, like pulling soldiers on top of them to give them some protection.  My Dad said it happened to him and it nearly ended up in fisticuffs.   In the end, whenever the Germans attacked, he made sure this guy didn't get near him.   Luckily they were able to hide behind farm machinery and this blocked the worst of it.  He was never injured luckily. 

I think when the chips are down, people do revert to praying. I can imagine people need to hold something.  I would like to believe but it seems illogical.  I always wonder if we find aliens if they are all God's children too (or we're bugs) and how that would go down somewhere like the USA or Iran where religion is used to hype up wars.  Suddenly we're all non-righteous.  I reckon if aliens turn up, if they can manage light years of travel, we'll be like neanderthals.

As of this morning, I am becoming more concerned about mice this morning. Yes, mice. I just read that scientists are implanting human brain cells in mouse brains to see what happens.  Does this mean, the rodents will evolve and take over?  We'll be living in a mice dystopia with our rodent overlords ordering us around. I do like cheese.  Sounds like the  plot of Island of Dr Moreau.  In theory, they want to check the mice for Alzheimers/dementia.  Really? 

Very sad about the little 3 year old boy.

His poor family.

Dad was smart to stear clear of coverboy. What a jerk to pull people on top of himself.

No honor in that.

My father said he gave up on God and religion during WW2.

His family was Greek Orthodox.

All my relations on his side or in religious  graveyards. Surpried one cousin put up a photo of our grandmothers resting place; A russian graveyard in Conn, all clean and neat with fresh flowers, she died in the 1940,s so not sure who is sending her flowers.

Mixing different species together sounds like deomonic to me.

Mixing between people is alright but with mice, birds etc. sounds like end times.

I asked my family doc here for some muscle relaxers, she said she could not give those out; She ordered a bunch of tests for both of us.

I asked again about my arthritis pain and she said maybe she would give me some pain med after all the tests are done; Like a child or something!

It seems some tests are easy to book an appointment for and other, we have been trying off and on for over 6 months to get in.

Maybe the local budget has no funds?

Had a mamogram last week, got through on the phone and they had me come in the same day; Fine, get it done and over with.

They women was nice, she said she was afraid to hurt me because I am so slim; Never heard that before, I am not all bones but perhaps I am a bit underweight?

My Vegas friend had a mamogram done last week, hard for her because she is in a wheelchair.

The tech was rude at first then nice, having to do any extra work is not their thing.

Very sad about the little 3 year old boy.
His poor family.
Dad was smart to stear clear of coverboy. What a jerk to pull people on top of himself.
No honor in that.
My father said he gave up on God and religion during WW2.
His family was Greek Orthodox.
All my relations on his side or in religious graveyards. Surpried one cousin put up a photo of our grandmothers resting place; A russian graveyard in Conn, all clean and neat with fresh flowers, she died in the 1940,s so not sure who is sending her flowers.
Mixing different species together sounds like deomonic to me.
Mixing between people is alright but with mice, birds etc. sounds like end times.

I asked my family doc here for some muscle relaxers, she said she could not give those out; She ordered a bunch of tests for both of us.
I asked again about my arthritis pain and she said maybe she would give me some pain med after all the tests are done; Like a child or something!
It seems some tests are easy to book an appointment for and other, we have been trying off and on for over 6 months to get in.
Maybe the local budget has no funds?
Had a mamogram last week, got through on the phone and they had me come in the same day; Fine, get it done and over with.
They women was nice, she said she was afraid to hurt me because I am so slim; Never heard that before, I am not all bones but perhaps I am a bit underweight?
My Vegas friend had a mamogram done last week, hard for her because she is in a wheelchair.
The tech was rude at first then nice, having to do any extra work is not their thing. - @Marilyn Tassy

Yes, my Dad was mightily displeased by the behaviour of that guy in his unit.  I don't know who was the senior one but I would have put him on report.  But in the midst of a bombing raid, it would be hard to take notes. And chances of it going further is quite low.  I can see how your Dad gave up religion - it's one of things I inherited from my mother and father. Both of them were pretty much atheists.  My Mum said to me, this is just nonsense after being in church once.  I am not sure why they went to church that day.  I suppose they were trying to get into some social circles. 

I have insisted and I mean really insisted that none of my children are baptised or inducted into a religious group.  They have literally no religion at all.  Here, our kids were excused religious lessons in school because I did not want the HU state church (in Rome) pushing their (at that time) hateful, divisive BS into the minds of my kids. I always said, if they want to do something about it, then maybe later they can decide.  They have autonomy.

They say the mice are not going to "take over" but they seemed - in the article - to be excited the neurons had connected themselves into the nerves and brain stem in the mouse spine.  Those cells might therefore start controlling the mice and "take over".   They have put human neurons in chips now and one can actually buy (apparently) a biological computer.  Hard to believe but yup,  great.  Why do we need this? And why do we need it now?

Family Docs here is really weird.  Some of these people need to retire and stop trying to be such clever clogs.  It's not communism any more.  Bit of humility and care to the patient rather than just passing the buck.   The Doc was called but didn't come. Just didn't turn up.    This is because  we've got a relative who is quite far gone mentally but not completely physically. Still mobile but really wobbly.  Not steady enough to walk anywhere alone but is incapable of true reasoning.  So being told to do something will be acknowledged yet forgotten in 5 minutes.  That person is dying anyway - pancreatic cancer (Stage 1).  Upshot is that this relative cannot be left alone due to wandering, chances of falls and need for general supervision.

Anyway, tomorrow (Saturday) will be a trip to Balaton I think.  I've been to get diesel and to wash the car.  Now I've got to energise myself to get the vacuum cleaner out, do some cleaning inside.  It's a little bit hot outside (like 25C and more in the sun) so I think probably wait a bit for it to cool down.

My eldest sister is the only one who was baptised.

Think his father was on him about it.

Good thing too because during her big trip on the Hippie Trail she had to prove our parents were married to cross the countries boarder. Some middle eastern country, not sure Iraq  perhaps?

No sinners allowed there!

That guy who tried using others for cover was really playing with fire. His fellow soldiers could of taken him out, by accident of course.

My BIl said it happened a bit during Vietnam.

My step dad the medic pulled his weapon out on his CO because he was treating a teenaged N. Korean girl. His CO said let her die, she is the enemy.

He refused to let her die and treated her wounds.

nothing happened to step-dad, his CO was probably afraid to report him.

Step- dad was a crazy old half drunk man when we knew him but he sounded like a real bas A@@ in his military days;

3 pruple hearts and a bronze star, 2 time POW.

My mother would literally force him to take a nap when he got into his old war tales too uch; She said, I am not having you scare my children.

Sad really.

My eldest sister is the only one who was baptised.Think his father was on him about it.Good thing too because during her big trip on the Hippie Trail she had to prove our parents were married to cross the countries boarder. Some middle eastern country, not sure Iraq perhaps?No sinners allowed there!That guy who tried using others for cover was really playing with fire. His fellow soldiers could of taken him out, by accident of course.My BIl said it happened a bit during Vietnam.My step dad the medic pulled his weapon out on his CO because he was treating a teenaged N. Korean girl. His CO said let her die, she is the enemy. He refused to let her die and treated her wounds.nothing happened to step-dad, his CO was probably afraid to report him.Step- dad was a crazy old half drunk man when we knew him but he sounded like a real bas A@@ in his military days;3 pruple hearts and a bronze star, 2 time POW.My mother would literally force him to take a nap when he got into his old war tales too uch; She said, I am not having you scare my children.Sad really. - @Marilyn Tassy

We were at Balaton all day on Saturday.  It was remarkably warm.  Like 25C.  Some people were in the water paddling and some of the cafes were open.  We had Langos and ice-cream.  How healthy!   We delivered cleaned bedding and tidied stuff back to the holiday house and I dismantled a bench to bring back to Fluffy Towers HQ for restoration - metal legs and wooden seating parts.  Must be at least 50-60 years old. Just needs the old paint stripping and new paint applied.  White for the legs and red for the seating parts. 

I've got a large tin of gold colour metal paint with corrosion inhibiters (aka Hammerite).  When I suggested we paint the legs gold Mrs Fluffy said "No Way".   It means I'll have to go to Obi and buy a tin of white metal anti-corrosion paint now.  I didn't want to spend any money on it.  I've got red paint for outside and inside wood.  Of course it's Sunday tomorrow, so out of misplaced deference, I cannot work on it using noisy machines until Monday.   Never mind, this is not a big job.  If I worked on it full time and it doesn't rain, it'll be ready by the weekend.

We have to prove our marital status quite regularly.  We were married in the UK and we had to get a notarised translation for here which we pull out on regular occasions when hassled by authorities.  No-one has ever asked about our religious status but I've seen other people in the family fussing around that.  It's not like religious marriages mean a damn thing in the public administration.

Pulling out his weapon on the CO?  I can imagine that going on.  When I was in the Air Force, we'd practice advancing on enemy positions and some members confided to me that if the officer got too uppity, he'd lead from the front and in a real battle, he'd probably not make it due to friendly fire from behind.  They certainly used more colourful language to describe the officer who was likely to meet with an accident.   

Being in Viet Nam.  Talk about unpopular wars.  My Dad was nearly called up for the Korean War but in the end they decided he wasn't needed.  Other members of his unit had left immediately after WW2 for Australia and while there, they got called up for the Australian Army for Korea and ended up doing quite a few years in their Army.  I found that very odd but it's what happened.  I suppose the Australian Army and British Army looked almost the same back then.

Oh, and by way of coincidence, one of my maternal relatives was refused enlistment in the British Army in WW1, so got on a ship, went to Australia and joined the Australian Army there.  For some reason, I think he was not very tall but it also looks like they weren't so fussy.   He was deployed back to Europe and was killed by a shell.  I've got all the records and I've visited his grave in France.  Kind of sobering to see someone with a connection memorialised there amongst hundreds of others.

Poor guy, he was too gun hoe and paid the price.

My step dad was the same way;

He forced his father to sign him up for the US Navy at age 17.

His first cousin was killed at Pearl Harbor and he felt it was his duty to take his place.

One reason he was called back for Koera is he was still farily young and had his medic skills.

My father was  IDK, perhaps 21 or 22 when he was drafted.

My HU huband did not have to do his 2 years of HU military service because of his health. His mother actually stepped in and requested tehy refuse him due to his health.

Did not get off Scot free though, had to pay extra taxes for 4 years in place of his service time.

IDK, if standing 12 hours behind a lathe machine was an easier then going to boot camp.

Today looks nice like yesterday was but the weather is changing next week;

Time to sort of th fall clothing situation.

Poor guy, he was too gun hoe and paid the price.My step dad was the same way;He forced his father to sign him up for the US Navy at age 17.His first cousin was killed at Pearl Harbor and he felt it was his duty to take his place.One reason he was called back for Koera is he was still farily young and had his medic skills.My father was IDK, perhaps 21 or 22 when he was drafted.My HU huband did not have to do his 2 years of HU military service because of his health. His mother actually stepped in and requested tehy refuse him due to his health.Did not get off Scot free though, had to pay extra taxes for 4 years in place of his service time.IDK, if standing 12 hours behind a lathe machine was an easier then going to boot camp.Today looks nice like yesterday was but the weather is changing next week;Time to sort of th fall clothing situation. - @Marilyn Tassy

He was a bit foolish joining up.  The Australian unit was called The Australian Imperial Army or Force (AIF). I think mainly it was Commonwealth soldiers.   I have his records.  The Australians are very open and free with their war records and many people there are active in finding records for others.  I asked for an entry for my great Uncle's service and within 24h I had a photo with his record showing on a national monument in Canberra.  Really amazing people put in that effort for someone far away. I even have a Red Cross description of the dispatch showing how he died.  Incredible.

I ended up in the Air Force post Falklands War.  It was a bit of a reaction to the country being under attack.  I had some interesting experiences which others will not have had.  But I was young and idealistic.  I am not sure I'd volunteer for anything again and besides I'm too old and with medical issues at 66.   Maybe I could work in administration but I was a foot soldier back in the 1980s.  I know how to do basic military things but it was 40 years ago.  Not much use.

My HU daughter would not do any military service but I could see some logic for my HU son to join up to get some proper training and direction.  He's only 17 so he can work it out himself eventually.  If there comes a war with Russia, I think he needs to go the UK and  hide out there.  If he stayed here, it's a bit too close to the action.  In fact, we should all go if things get hot what with Ukraine being next door.   I find it amazing that feckless youth end up with meaningful jobs.  One of our feckless HU relatives seems to have got a career now as an independent pest controller.  I'd have seen him working in labouring jobs as he was all over the place 15 years ago.  I guess things come together eventually one way or another.

Today, it's pretty warm at 27C.  I have some car maintenance to do - just searching for an electrical fault.  We'll also go to Auchan and get some supplies for a dinner I'm making.  We'd normally go to Aldi and Lidl but they have gone completely wrong.  Just forget Aldi.  Since its rearrangement, it's just not worth going there.  I've got a really nice recipe for Cottage Pie.  Extremely tasty and a great dish.   It was made up by my SIL (No. 2 daughter's hubby) who worked in commercial catering at one point. 

BTW, I was very surprised to see a robot cleaning machine in Auchan. 

That's someone's job gone. 

The machines used to be driven by a person, often annoyingly at the wrong times.  For the robot, a woman was moving in front of it to see how it would react.  It was confused but not overly so. In the end, we were all blocking the aisle so it went away to clean somewhere else - yes, f**k off somewhere else. Surprised me to see Auchan has caught up with these things.   

I've been in a buffet restaurant in Austria where robots collects the used plates.  I always thought it meant someone had a more interesting job to do.

I've been having discussions with my kids on which jobs they could do.  My degree educated daughters were talking about being plumbers and electricians.  Things robots cannot do.

Saw a show about how much per hour women make in the US.

One women had been an electircian for 22 years; She started out at $7.00 an hour but now makes $107. per hour.

We tried to get our son to go to A/C heating repair school when he was a teen;

He is clumbsy with tools, not sure if his eyes caused that or if he is just not a handy person with fixing things.

He blew the engine out of his nice Mercedes by forgetting to put the oil screw back on!

My husband pulled him by hiis long hair out of his machine shop.Threw him out screaming and locked him out.

Silly kid had super long hair and was running the lathe with it hanging down!

Husband paniced , he could of pulled his skull off if it got caught;

Husband to this day never wears his wedding ring, habit from his machining days, nothing to catch on.

Yes learning a practical skill is the way to go.

Not everyone can code or work in IT.

So glad I no longer need to work. At least not in Hungary.

My niece told me if someday I ever move in with her, she and her daughter can hook me up with a min; of $100. a day just doing errands for their wealthy neighbors, house sitting, dog walking easy stuff; She said I could live with them for free, I would never expect to do that.I guess she wants a mother figure around? I used to baby sit her and we always got on fine. I think everyone should pull their weight.

ATM my 20 year old great neice is in collage and working teaching part time with younger students; Making $30. to $40. an hour. She may attend collage in S.Ca. later and wants to cover her own rent etc. Sweet young lady.

My niece always worked as a teen too; Her grandparents my BIL,s parents were wealthy and one of their businesses was owning a bagel shop in N.Ca.My niece and all her cousins worked there after school, weekends and summer break.

Teach her respect for money I guess.

IDK if it worked or not though.

When they came for 2 nights to visit me in Vegas in March, she spent over $1,000 on their two tickets from San Fran to Vegas! My long haul with perfered seating was under $1,000 or slightly over , last min; dam Luthfansa charged me another $150. from Frankfurt to Budapest, still not sure why or how that happened but I was so fried I surrendered and paid out;

Thought it all was coveered a month ahead when I paid; NEVER going to book using a 3rd party again!

Super windy oout today, looks like hat season has arrived.

Saw a show about how much per hour women make in the US.
One women had been an electircian for 22 years; She started out at $7.00 an hour but now makes $107. per hour.
We tried to get our son to go to A/C heating repair school when he was a teen;
He is clumbsy with tools, not sure if his eyes caused that or if he is just not a handy person with fixing things.
He blew the engine out of his nice Mercedes by forgetting to put the oil screw back on!
My husband pulled him by hiis long hair out of his machine shop.Threw him out screaming and locked him out.
Silly kid had super long hair and was running the lathe with it hanging down!
Husband paniced , he could of pulled his skull off if it got caught;
Husband to this day never wears his wedding ring, habit from his machining days, nothing to catch on.

Yes learning a practical skill is the way to go.
Not everyone can code or work in IT.
So glad I no longer need to work. At least not in Hungary.
My niece told me if someday I ever move in with her, she and her daughter can hook me up with a min; of $100. a day just doing errands for their wealthy neighbors, house sitting, dog walking easy stuff; She said I could live with them for free, I would never expect to do that.I guess she wants a mother figure around? I used to baby sit her and we always got on fine. I think everyone should pull their weight.
ATM my 20 year old great neice is in collage and working teaching part time with younger students; Making $30. to $40. an hour. She may attend collage in S.Ca. later and wants to cover her own rent etc. Sweet young lady.
My niece always worked as a teen too; Her grandparents my BIL,s parents were wealthy and one of their businesses was owning a bagel shop in N.Ca.My niece and all her cousins worked there after school, weekends and summer break.
Teach her respect for money I guess.
IDK if it worked or not though.
When they came for 2 nights to visit me in Vegas in March, she spent over $1,000 on their two tickets from San Fran to Vegas! My long haul with perfered seating was under $1,000 or slightly over , last min; dam Luthfansa charged me another $150. from Frankfurt to Budapest, still not sure why or how that happened but I was so fried I surrendered and paid out;
Thought it all was coveered a month ahead when I paid; NEVER going to book using a 3rd party again!
Super windy oout today, looks like hat season has arrived. - @Marilyn Tassy

Yes, this is the argument I'm hearing. Plumbers and electricians are not going to be surpassed by AI.  My bro knows how to fix airco but he's not interested in that stuff, only huge ice plants for ships, food stores, vaccine fridges and oddly, mortuaries.  How does death keep turning up in these conversations?  People tell me conversations at the bus stop between those mid-60s and over is about health concerns like bowels and rusty joints.  Oy Vay!

When I was at school, we used to do metalwork.  They were really hot on H&S (Health and Safety).  Leaving the key in the lathe's chuck was just one sin.  Switch it on and it'll fly off and whack someone.  Plus loose clothing, hair hanging down, oh how awful.  It could fatal and very messy as well. 

I worked with  HU guy who caught his wedding ring on a nail while falling out of a roof and "degloved" his finger.  He only had a stump left.  He didn't seem to be too bothered about it as it must have happened years before.

If someone would pay me $100 for 1h of odd jobs (I might not like if it was 8h), I'd take it!   When I first came here, my colleagues were ex-US civil servants and they all had retirement benefits.  One of them had a wife who planned to return to Florida and work 4h a day in something like a shop.  WTH?  She was a big wheel in some government office yet she'd work in a shop.  She had a marvellous pension and didn't need to work at all.  Between the two of them, they were mega-rich by HU standards of the time.  The guy spent most of his time planning his retirement house.  I met him some years (like 20 years) later but he seemed to have lost the plot.  I suspect he had dementia as he seemed utterly confused.

As for the weather, I'll post in the weather section!

I have never been bored enough to want to work.

Only job that was semi fun was dealing cards and that had it,s terrible days too.

Most inmportant thing with that job was comfy shoes and a calm mind. Need a sense of humor too and know how to let things go over your head, play dumb and never look them in the eyes.

Some of the conversations I was forced to listen to were insane.

It was easy to take money away from these terrible people and sleep like a baby at night.

They were out of their minds.

One women really got me angry when she said , it is time for me to go, the free 2 hours of babysitting is over with and I have to go to another casino , will get a pizza for the kids on the way over!

How many hours did those children spend in a jumpy room waiting on mom?

Another big fat white dude would be a regualr at the baccarat table;

I spent most days dealing that game once I learned how to deal it. Funny I can barely remember now.

The bosses said I could talk the game and was   a   clean dealer, meaning my moves were by the book and I talked the game; That is part of baccarat, letting everyone know what cards are on the table and if the house or player won the hand.

Many dealers were too soft spoken or not clear talkers and it made the floor persons job harder to keep track of the game.They usually watched between 4 to 6 games going on at once.

Well one day that fat dude sat down and started bragging, he was playing wild, putting down thousands a hand and not getting overly upset when he lost.

A Chinse regular asked him what was going on.

He told him he was a used car dealer and some Sucker bought an overpriced used car, some family man who needed it for getting to work with. He actually called the guy a sucker! That alone got my blood boiling.

What a jerk, I was overjoyed at every hand he lost. Had to bite my lip not to start smiling or laughing. It was satifying to see him lose. Most of the time we want people to win, if not we do not get big tips.

Another time at another casino I worked graveyard shift, only stayed theere for 2 months, could not handle the night hours so quit, silly, one of the best paying jobs I had.

So at a sit down blackjack table around 2 am,3 young men sit and start playing. A women about my age at the time sat down, IDK, early to mid 40?s.

She was so crued and rude, she invited all 3 guys up to her room!

My face must of been beet red, it was so nasty.

Once at my Bac table a regular Chinse lady played alone against the house. She used to come in almost daily with her bro and sis and play for hours, they NEVER tipped either. Dressed to the 9,s, their father owned some jewlerly store and the girls wore matching Channel necklaces, the bro always wore a nice suit. They were always polite but never tipped anyone.

Ok so she plays and is losing big time, she broke down half crying and begging me to let her win! WTH?, She said she had just lost $50,000. I asked if it was at our casino or not; No, it was elsewhere. Like that is our problem, could not even offer her a free meal as she did not lose at our place. I just shook my head and said I am not about to get fired for cheating. I never ever cheated while dealing, not worth a drive in the desert.

Once as a new hairdresser working in Encino, Ca. my female manager threw out one of my clients mid haircut.

I honestly had not noticed but he had some hand action going on the entire time I was working on his hair!

Glad she was so observant! We laughed after he left.

I wish I could get paid $100. an hour;

My husband charged that much many years ago for a short run need it tomorrow job in a machine shop but even for him, that is allot per hour unless you own the shop.

We bought his old boss a vacation home in Big Bear, an airplane for his wife, collage educations and cars for his children. It is not about what you know, it is who you know; Hard to get a gov.contract and that is where the real money is.

These so called juicy jobs usually pass through several hands before anyone actually works on them.

Now we know why one of the HU owners my husband used to work for would give large amounts of money to politians and buy gold watches for people. Pay to play! Have to hire a PR man just to make parts.

My new 10 year perm resident card arrived!!!

Had to mail in my old one back to OIF.

Post office wanted nearly 2,000 to send it in via registered mail.

Going within the city so why so much?

Took photos and sent it normal rate instead.

The guy took the worst photo of me in my life.

Eyes half closed, look half deceased in the photo.

In the US they usually take 2 or 3 of those harsh gov; photos and pick the best one for any documents.

Not here. At least now I am not longer a hostage.

Hope to never have to go into their office again, nice enough but stressful.

My new 10 year perm resident card arrived!!!Had to mail in my old one back to OIF.Post office wanted nearly 2,000 to send it in via registered mail.Going within the city so why so much?Took photos and sent it normal rate instead.The guy took the worst photo of me in my life.Eyes half closed, look half deceased in the photo.In the US they usually take 2 or 3 of those harsh gov; photos and pick the best one for any documents.Not here. At least now I am not longer a hostage.Hope to never have to go into their office again, nice enough but stressful. - @Marilyn Tassy

Wow, that's pretty good.  2K HUF for registered mail?  I got my new DL on Tuesday and I had paid 200 HUF (yes, 200 HUF) for it to be posted to me from my local DL office which apparently exists somewhere in this village.  2K HUF seems mad expensive. 

My DL has me with my glasses on.  In the UK, one has to take them off for these photos.  On one of our kids passports, the photo showed someone's hand holding the baby up.  Like WTF?  Well if it's good enough for them, I guess I should not complain too much.  Anyway, photos for kids have to be replaced every 5 years so not a biggie.

I am going to start my new RP extension in October (in my case, Brexit Article 50 based).  It's an extension, not a new application. I hope I get a 10 year one.  I am still complaining endlessly about Brexit.  I think it'll be fine - married to a Hungarian, two Hungarian kids, Brexit Article 50, almost retired - there's no reason not to give it to me. 

But then again, there's no accounting for this kind of nonsense in government voted in by a bunch of fools.  I mean the UK, not HU.

@Marilyn Tassy

I recently made both new ID and passport.

It uses the very same photo.

Passport all right, while ID is bad. No clue how they done that, when only one photo taken for both documents.

The fun part: finally have an ID from which I am aware of, and actually get it.

For the prior they forget to send the "come that ready message" so I did not go, by the time did they destroyed it as unclaimed. But Raiffeisen bank was aware - they know the new ID number, while I am not (as never get that card).

So talking about personal data security is a bit tricky.

I swear my new ID photo makes me look about 90 years old!

Good thing they usually do not ask for it often!

Mr Fluffy, I would start submitting my info ASAP as they really are back logged and probably will give a paper card extention good for 3 month before a new hard card is made up.

I had 2 of those paper cards with my photo on it; Better picture then my hard card is, darn.

Pretty sure you will get a 10 card this time.

It is suppose to be easy to submit updated info on their web page, in my case it just did not work; Need firefox or other stuff connected to your computer.

I was just using my notebook and it would just not work; Had to go in person.

It was really a simple form as nothing has changed since last time I did it.

My son had his own passport at 2 years old. I could of put him on mine if I remember correctly but decided to get his own.

I thought, if something happened to me he would need his own anyways.

IDK, when he was 18 I took him into the post office in NM where they had a passport desk.

Had to submit his orginal birth certificate with his photo.

Paid the fee and handed it all to a postal employee.

They lost his birth certificate and only gave him a passport that was good for 6 months!

We corrected it but his document was lost forever, had to get a copy of it.

Someone stole his birth certificate?

His HU wife stole his HU passport when she stole his car.

Got the car back but not the passport.

I swear my new ID photo makes me look about 90 years old!Good thing they usually do not ask for it often!Mr Fluffy, I would start submitting my info ASAP as they really are back logged and probably will give a paper card extention good for 3 month before a new hard card is made up.I had 2 of those paper cards with my photo on it; Better picture then my hard card is, darn.Pretty sure you will get a 10 card this time.It is suppose to be easy to submit updated info on their web page, in my case it just did not work; Need firefox or other stuff connected to your computer.I was just using my notebook and it would just not work; Had to go in person.It was really a simple form as nothing has changed since last time I did it.My son had his own passport at 2 years old. I could of put him on mine if I remember correctly but decided to get his own.I thought, if something happened to me he would need his own anyways.IDK, when he was 18 I took him into the post office in NM where they had a passport desk.Had to submit his orginal birth certificate with his photo.Paid the fee and handed it all to a postal employee.They lost his birth certificate and only gave him a passport that was good for 6 months!We corrected it but his document was lost forever, had to get a copy of it.Someone stole his birth certificate? His HU wife stole his HU passport when she stole his car.Got the car back but not the passport. - @Marilyn Tassy

Everyone's ID makes them look different.  I look much older too on my passport and my ID card and DL look terrible as my hair is sticking up.  Well, really, do I care?  I've read that many people cannot recognise photographs - including the passport control jobsworths.   Many people have like a kind of blindness maybe  similar to dyslexia. Makes it all a nonsense.  AI will make a better job of it.

I've got my original birth certificate. It's really tatty and moth eaten.  I could get a copy but doesn't seem to be a need.   My first daughter was born in The Netherlands.  So she doesn't even have a real birth certificate.  She's got an "extract" from the register.   That's all they provide.  2nd daughter has totally British paperwork. Over here, my 3rd daughter has a proper HU birth certificate like a little book.  My son has an EU model birth certificate.  So far, nothing has gone wrong with all those mixed up documents.

I am also sure I'll get the 10 year version of the RP.  I'm a shoe-in. According to online sources it's an extension, not a renewal.  It's going to be very trying to get through the process. I will start again next week as we'll in 3 months before it expires.

I've got some kind of stomach bug today so I'm going to take it easy.  I've already been laying on the sofa but I cannot eat anything.  Not without suffering.  I expect 24h and I'll be OK again. I was planning to do work on the Balaton bench. We have all the materials to fix it.  Just need to put in the effort.

I had a call with my sister and my niece.  My BIL is looking really sick.  He only weighs 35kg (about 70 lbs) and is just bones.  He sleeps all the time.  He's losing weight despite eating actual food.  I think he's got a short time left.  That's 3 people we know of that generation are likely to pass before Xmas.   How encouraging!

I swear my new ID photo makes me look about 90 years old!Good thing they usually do not ask for it often!Mr Fluffy, I would start submitting my info ASAP as they really are back logged and probably will give a paper card extention good for 3 month before a new hard card is made up.I had 2 of those paper cards with my photo on it; Better picture then my hard card is, darn.Pretty sure you will get a 10 card this time.It is suppose to be easy to submit updated info on their web page, in my case it just did not work; Need firefox or other stuff connected to your computer.I was just using my notebook and it would just not work; Had to go in person.It was really a simple form as nothing has changed since last time I did it.My son had his own passport at 2 years old. I could of put him on mine if I remember correctly but decided to get his own.I thought, if something happened to me he would need his own anyways.IDK, when he was 18 I took him into the post office in NM where they had a passport desk.Had to submit his orginal birth certificate with his photo.Paid the fee and handed it all to a postal employee.They lost his birth certificate and only gave him a passport that was good for 6 months!We corrected it but his document was lost forever, had to get a copy of it.Someone stole his birth certificate? His HU wife stole his HU passport when she stole his car.Got the car back but not the passport. - @Marilyn Tassy
Everyone's ID makes them look different. I look much older too on my passport and my ID card and DL look terrible as my hair is sticking up. Well, really, do I care? I've read that many people cannot recognise photographs - including the passport control jobsworths. Many people have like a kind of blindness maybe similar to dyslexia. Makes it all a nonsense. AI will make a better job of it.
I've got my original birth certificate. It's really tatty and moth eaten. I could get a copy but doesn't seem to be a need. My first daughter was born in The Netherlands. So she doesn't even have a real birth certificate. She's got an "extract" from the register. That's all they provide. 2nd daughter has totally British paperwork. Over here, my 3rd daughter has a proper HU birth certificate like a little book. My son has an EU model birth certificate. So far, nothing has gone wrong with all those mixed up documents.

I am also sure I'll get the 10 year version of the RP. I'm a shoe-in. According to online sources it's an extension, not a renewal. It's going to be very trying to get through the process. I will start again next week as we'll in 3 months before it expires.

I've got some kind of stomach bug today so I'm going to take it easy. I've already been laying on the sofa but I cannot eat anything. Not without suffering. I expect 24h and I'll be OK again. I was planning to do work on the Balaton bench. We have all the materials to fix it. Just need to put in the effort.

I had a call with my sister and my niece. My BIL is looking really sick. He only weighs 35kg (about 70 lbs) and is just bones. He sleeps all the time. He's losing weight despite eating actual food. I think he's got a short time left. That's 3 people we know of that generation are likely to pass before Xmas. How encouraging! - @fluffy2560

Hope the stomach bug is over with.

35 kilos, wow that is sad.

I remember seeing my step father and then seeing him again less then a week to 10 days later and he turned into a stick so fast.

I helped my mom put brand new PJ,s on him as we waited for the emergency services to take him to hospital on his last day.

I thought he would break, it was scary.

Sorry for your sister having to deal with that.

Hope the stomach bug is over with.35 kilos, wow that is sad.I remember seeing my step father and then seeing him again less then a week to 10 days later and he turned into a stick so fast.I helped my mom put brand new PJ,s on him as we waited for the emergency services to take him to hospital on his last day.I thought he would break, it was scary.Sorry for your sister having to deal with that. - @Marilyn Tassy

Yes, just about over the stomach bug.  No. 1 HU daughter has it too.  I went with her to the Docs and the doctor gave me the once over and said, "hmmm..." but what clinched it for me was no fever.  However, No. 1 HU daughter has a fever and more so off to the hospital for blood tests, x-ray and ultrasound - suspected appendicitis.  I don't think she has that but it's an abundance of caution .  However, it means Mrs F and her have been engaged on medical investigations at the emergency department (UK: A&E) just about all day.   If they decide to take out the appendix, that's a quick job and not likely to be more than a couple of days in hospital.  General anaesthetic though so always a risk.

I am still suffering but nothing like it was a few days ago.  Wednesday was the worst.  It got much better today.  I was even able to go and do some garden things.  Sanding and preparing the bench wood for painting.  I'm not very good with wood things. I prefer working with metal.  One thing I can say is that it's blinking hot out there in the sun and no rain (still!).  Rock hard.   

Mrs F thinks it's rotavirus but that's more a kids illness. I suspect norovirus as that's highly infectious.  Apparently it's really going around right now.  School is obviously the place where people get it.  Our kids are not little babies any more - they are adults more or less - but still are in close proximity to others.   

I haven't had an update on my BIL recently although oddly I found out his grandparent was Irish (apparently).  He kept that quiet.  That means his kids could claim Irish citizenship at a push.  That'd increase their passports to 3 and for my BIL's kids kids, 4 passports each.  Some people don't know how lucky they are. Irish passport is a bit of a holy grail  in the UK as it's full EU rights.  My own Irish roots go back too far.  No chance for me.