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On 07/14/2015 03:55 PM, Stephen wrote:
> On 7/14/2015 8:30 PM, James Holsenback wrote:
>> yeah ... at times reminds me of my age.
>
> Do you need reminding? I don't. :-)
well i refuse to grow up and be old (as it where) ... for the second
time in the last four years my life has been turned upside down, and
it's just been a challenge to keep from giving up. i have to keep
telling myself you can't change the wind but you can change your sail ;-)
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On 7/15/2015 12:43 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:47:59 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 7/14/2015 6:16 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Indeed it does - we're looking at maybe moving again in February - the
>>> rent is pretty steep here, and it's *extremely* crowded.
>>
>> Crowded? You are next to Alaska. It cannot be crowded.
>
> BWAH!!!! Alaska is about 2,000 miles away from us.
>
From what I've read. That is a mere bagatelle for Americans.
Okay, I just remembered trying to get to SLC. A wagon train would have
been quicker. :-)
> In the Seattle area, the current population is around 3.61 million
> people, and it's the fastest growing metro area in the US.
>
How large is the Seattle Metropolitan area, versus the city?
> I'll grant you that that's less than half the population of London,
> though - practically rural by comparison. ;)
>
Even the rural areas close to London are packed with bodies. But on the
other hand. In Scotland, outside of the urban areas. The sheep have
facebook accounts because it is so lonely. :-)
>>> We're looking at perhaps a place on Bainbridge Island, on the west side
>>> of Seattle (other side of Puget Sound).
>>>
>>>
>> Looks nice and you don't have to commute.
>
> Which is a hugely positive thing. The ferry ride takes about 30 minutes
> from the island. :)
>
One of the joys in my life was taking the ferry to work when I lived in
Sydney. I used to walk through the Botanic Gardens to Circular Quay,
have a short black*. Then enjoy the ride. :-)
* Strine** for espresso coffee. I thought I had better clarify. You
never can be too careful.
** Australian word for Australian slang.
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 7/15/2015 12:44 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Jul 2015 21:05:03 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> Elevator Vs Lift
>> Faucet Vs tap
>
> Through Vs. Thru
>
> ....
>
> Whoops. ;)
>
That is another thing. You use big words but you cannot spell. :-P
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 7/15/2015 2:45 AM, James Holsenback wrote:
> On 07/14/2015 03:55 PM, Stephen wrote:
>> On 7/14/2015 8:30 PM, James Holsenback wrote:
>>> yeah ... at times reminds me of my age.
>>
>> Do you need reminding? I don't. :-)
>
> well i refuse to grow up and be old (as it where) ... for the second
> time in the last four years my life has been turned upside down, and
> it's just been a challenge to keep from giving up. i have to keep
> telling myself you can't change the wind but you can change your sail ;-)
>
I don't like the sound of that. But you are right. You just have to ride
out the storm.
--
Regards
Stephen
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On Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:38:54 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 7/15/2015 12:43 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:47:59 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 7/14/2015 6:16 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Indeed it does - we're looking at maybe moving again in February -
>>>> the rent is pretty steep here, and it's *extremely* crowded.
>>>
>>> Crowded? You are next to Alaska. It cannot be crowded.
>>
>> BWAH!!!! Alaska is about 2,000 miles away from us.
>>
>>
> From what I've read. That is a mere bagatelle for Americans.
> Okay, I just remembered trying to get to SLC. A wagon train would have
> been quicker. :-)
LOL, it is a shame you weren't able to come up to visit when you were out
here. Yeah, distance in the US is like time in the EU/UK.
I've got a friend planning to drive from Minneapolis to Seattle in
September - his first real vacation in years. That drive is
(comparatively) short, a mere 1,600 miles. :) He's figuring two days
each direction.
>> In the Seattle area, the current population is around 3.61 million
>> people, and it's the fastest growing metro area in the US.
>>
>>
> How large is the Seattle Metropolitan area, versus the city?
So the 3.61 million is the metro area, including Bellevue, Tacoma, and
Seattle (and the surrounding communities).
Seattle proper is about 650,000.
>> I'll grant you that that's less than half the population of London,
>> though - practically rural by comparison. ;)
>>
>>
> Even the rural areas close to London are packed with bodies. But on the
> other hand. In Scotland, outside of the urban areas. The sheep have
> facebook accounts because it is so lonely. :-)
I remember both well. :)
>>>> We're looking at perhaps a place on Bainbridge Island, on the west
>>>> side of Seattle (other side of Puget Sound).
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Looks nice and you don't have to commute.
>>
>> Which is a hugely positive thing. The ferry ride takes about 30
>> minutes from the island. :)
>>
>>
> One of the joys in my life was taking the ferry to work when I lived in
> Sydney. I used to walk through the Botanic Gardens to Circular Quay,
> have a short black*. Then enjoy the ride. :-)
Yeah, we've done the ferry once (with the car), and I really enjoyed it.
But when it's busy, I can see it being a pain, too - having to wait 2-3
hours for one that's not full seems like it would be no fun.
But that typically would only happen when taking the car - walk-on isn't
generally that much of a problem, and there is light rail in Seattle, and
a fairly decent public transit system.
> * Strine** for espresso coffee. I thought I had better clarify. You
> never can be too careful.
True that. :)
> ** Australian word for Australian slang.
I thought I recognised it. ;)
Jim
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:39:04 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 7/15/2015 12:44 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Tue, 14 Jul 2015 21:05:03 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> Elevator Vs Lift Faucet Vs tap
>>
>> Through Vs. Thru
>>
>> ....
>>
>> Whoops. ;)
>>
>>
> That is another thing. You use big words but you cannot spell. :-P
I always think of Eddie Izzard with the "Through" (he pronounces it
'thruff') vs. "Thru" thing.
Then again, you have extraneous vowels in some of your words. Colour,
neighbour, sistour....
Jim
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On 7/15/2015 8:38 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> I always think of Eddie Izzard with the "Through" (he pronounces it
> 'thruff') vs. "Thru" thing.
>
Strange. I never think of Eddie Izzard
> Then again, you have extraneous vowels in some of your words. Colour,
> neighbour, sistour....
"sistour"? I can't even guess.
--
Regards
Stephen
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On Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:54:33 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 7/15/2015 8:38 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> I always think of Eddie Izzard with the "Through" (he pronounces it
>> 'thruff') vs. "Thru" thing.
>>
>>
> Strange. I never think of Eddie Izzard
It's part of one of his routines - I quite enjoy his humour (<-- just for
you ;) ); it's a shame the tickets to his shows are so bloody expensive.
He was here in Seattle end of last month, but the tickets were going for
about $500 a piece (though I see from the website that the prices were
more like $40/$60 - so that may have been 'aftermarket' tickets because
it was sold out).
>> Then again, you have extraneous vowels in some of your words. Colour,
>> neighbour, sistour....
>
> "sistour"? I can't even guess.
I wanted three, and with the way work went today, I couldn't think of a
third. ;)
Jim
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On 7/16/2015 3:48 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:54:33 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 7/15/2015 8:38 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> I always think of Eddie Izzard with the "Through" (he pronounces it
>>> 'thruff') vs. "Thru" thing.
>>>
>>>
>> Strange. I never think of Eddie Izzard
>
> It's part of one of his routines - I quite enjoy his humour (<-- just for
> you ;) ); it's a shame the tickets to his shows are so bloody expensive.
> He was here in Seattle end of last month, but the tickets were going for
> about $500 a piece (though I see from the website that the prices were
> more like $40/$60 - so that may have been 'aftermarket' tickets because
> it was sold out).
>
There's the free market, for you. ;-)
He has never appealed to me. No particular reason except for his face. O_O
>>> Then again, you have extraneous vowels in some of your words. Colour,
>>> neighbour, sistour....
>>
>> "sistour"? I can't even guess.
>
> I wanted three, and with the way work went today, I couldn't think of a
> third. ;)
>
LOL.
I will invoice you for two minuets googling time. ;-)
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 7/15/2015 8:36 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>
> LOL, it is a shame you weren't able to come up to visit when you were out
> here. Yeah, distance in the US is like time in the EU/UK.
>
I could not believe it would be so difficult nor so time consuming to
travel to a State Capital. Then again I have probably been over
influenced by Hollywood and the pace of technology.
> I've got a friend planning to drive from Minneapolis to Seattle in
> September - his first real vacation in years. That drive is
> (comparatively) short, a mere 1,600 miles. :) He's figuring two days
> each direction.
>
I quite envy him his trip. I like long distance driving. I also liked
driving in rural America. It is relaxing. The drive from Miami to Key
West felt historic and I've driven on part of Route 66. :-)
I tell you, though (<-- Just for me). He would not feel so chipper if he
drove the 800 miles from London to Aberdeen. Eight hours of
concentration and a very long lie in the next day.
>> Even the rural areas close to London are packed with bodies. But on the
>> other hand. In Scotland, outside of the urban areas. The sheep have
>> facebook accounts because it is so lonely. :-)
>
> I remember both well. :)
>
As do the sheep, you. They send their regards. :-)
>> One of the joys in my life was taking the ferry to work when I lived in
>> Sydney. I used to walk through the Botanic Gardens to Circular Quay,
>> have a short black*. Then enjoy the ride. :-)
>
> Yeah, we've done the ferry once (with the car), and I really enjoyed it.
> But when it's busy, I can see it being a pain, too - having to wait 2-3
> hours for one that's not full seems like it would be no fun.
>
Can you imagine what it would be like in the winter?
Find somewhere near the bridge. :-)
> But that typically would only happen when taking the car - walk-on isn't
> generally that much of a problem, and there is light rail in Seattle, and
> a fairly decent public transit system.
>
That would suit me, in the summer. I prefer using public transport, if I
can.
>> * Strine** for espresso coffee. I thought I had better clarify. You
>> never can be too careful.
>
> True that. :)
>
I have know idea what's considered offensive, any more. Except for the
things I consider offensive.
--
Regards
Stephen
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