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Nomad wrote: Backdraft ? That was like 1982 ???

You really didnt like Crash ? Wow I thought it was riveting ! The subject matter was right up your alley, it had a good cast and the intertwining stories were creative I thought.........oh well.We like the convenience of renting so we can pause, discuss, & do all those irritating things that don't work in the cinema. We go to the movies for the blockbuster, huge explosion, special effects movies, but only rarely.

Crash, the Movie



Nomad wrote: Are you addicted to FG ?
No. Why? Who have you been talking to? I'm fine! Excuse me, I have other threads to check & the cat is bugging me for breakfast. She can wait.

I thought the movie was fantastic. I had tears running down my face.The point was showing how the actions of complete strangers have a rippling effect. And we do intertwine with others without even knowing it. It also adressed racism, bigotry, anger, poverty, mistrust, and vengence. It also touched on the possibility of " Miracles" When the angry shop owner went out to shoot the locksmith, but shot the little girl instead? There also was quite a bit about love and the power of love.



This is weeders reply, I cant think of anything else to add to it. Your perception antennae might need a little tweaking buddy.

'kay.

What do you keep in the glovebox of your car?

Would you say that positive thinking is the key to a happier life or should the key be more involved, e.g. delving into one's past to look for reasons, taking notice of dreams, finding out more about oneself etc? Or is it perhaps a mixture of all these things?

theia wrote: Would you say that positive thinking is the key to a happier life or should the key be more involved, e.g. delving into one's past to look for reasons, taking notice of dreams, finding out more about oneself etc? Or is it perhaps a mixture of all these things?
I can't speak to dreams; I don't remember mine. Looking to our past is important to examine why we do stupid things at the most inopportune times, but it is easy to obsess, which is dangerous. I believe attitude is the most important and powerful tool for finding happiness. Wanting what you have is better than having what you want, to paraphrase a really wise person.

Help me out here mate

What do i give the guys at home for dessert tonight?

Cheesecake or Ice Cream?

Nikki_Jayne wrote: Help me out here mate

What do i give the guys at home for dessert tonight?

Cheesecake or Ice Cream?
If speaking literally, Ice Cream.

If the choices are really euphamisms, definitely cheescake. :sneaky:

Accountable wrote: I can't speak to dreams; I don't remember mine. Looking to our past is important to examine why we do stupid things at the most inopportune times, but it is easy to obsess, which is dangerous. I believe attitude is the most important and powerful tool for finding happiness. Wanting what you have is better than having what you want, to paraphrase a really wise person.


Thank you, Acc. I've been looking for a balanced viewpoint on that for several days now, and yours has really helped. :-6

Accountable

If you were to pass someone while you were traveling into the future while they were traveling to the past, would it be safe to look them in the eye ?

What is it about a beautiful sunny afternoon, with the birds singing and the wind rustling through the leaves, that makes you want to get drunk?

Nomad wrote: Accountable

If you were to pass someone while you were traveling into the future while they were traveling to the past, would it be safe to look them in the eye ?
Only a glance. Locking stares might break your neck. I imagine it would be like watching girls on the village station platform while riding on the non-stop bullet train.

Nomad wrote: What is it about a beautiful sunny afternoon, with the birds singing and the wind rustling through the leaves, that makes you want to get drunk?
I believe you missed other more important variables: the game on TV and 'dogs on the grill.

If you're robbing a bank and you're pants fall down, is it okay to laugh and to let the hostages laugh too ?

If you're a cowboy and you're dragging a guy behind your horse, would it make you mad if you looked back and the guy was reading a magazine ?

Nomad wrote: If you're robbing a bank and you're pants fall down, is it okay to laugh and to let the hostages laugh too ?
Robbing a bank, blackmailing a rich executive, telling a plant full of union workers they've been downsized,... there's always time to smile. :-6

Nomad wrote: If you're a cowboy and you're dragging a guy behind your horse, would it make you mad if you looked back and the guy was reading a magazine ?
It's always frustrating when a disciplinary technique that has always been effective on other guys, somehow just doesn't do the trick with another one. That's why it's always a good idea to have a variety of options to choose from. I've heard that making them dance to a .45 beat can work, in a pinch.

If trees could scream would we be so cavalier about cutting them down ?

Nomad wrote: If trees could scream would we be so cavalier about cutting them down ?
Who says they don't scream? Scientists have discovered they can communicate with sounds so far down the Hz range that ... no, that's elephants.



Um, we'd probably find a way to justify it and konk 'em with a sledge hammer first, out of mercy.

Perhaps, if you are very lucky, the feeble efforts of your lifetime will someday be noticed, and maybe, in some small way, they will be acknowledged as the greatest works of genius ever created by Man. Have you ever considered writing a thank you speech in advance so you dont get caught off guard ?

Nomad wrote: Perhaps, if you are very lucky, the feeble efforts of your lifetime will someday be noticed, and maybe, in some small way, they will be acknowledged as the greatest works of genius ever created by Man. Have you ever considered writing a thank you speech in advance so you dont get caught off guard ?
That's a great point! In fact, the speech itself might be considered a neo-classic literature piece. :rolleyes: Where's my pen?

If they have moving sidewalks in the future, when we get on them, do you think we should have to assume sort of a walking shape so as not to frighten the dogs ?

Nomad wrote: If they have moving sidewalks in the future, when we get on them, do you think we should have to assume sort of a walking shape so as not to frighten the dogs ?
I'm not sure that would be necessary, but you bring up a good point. We might consider attaching the fire hydrants to the walkways themselves ... to prevent injuries.

Sure ! It takes a big man to cry, but doesnt it take a bigger man to laugh at that man ?

Nomad wrote: Sure ! It takes a big man to cry, but doesnt it take a bigger man to laugh at that man ?
He'd damn well better be bigger!

ACC - Nomad....you guys are nuts.....but I'm glad you are...you lift my spirits....THANKS

Bez wrote: ACC - Nomad....you guys are nuts.....but I'm glad you are...you lift my spirits....THANKS









Dunno whut's she's on aboot. You, Nomad?

ArnoldLayne wrote: Hows your job Acc. Knocked 'em into shape yet ?Hardly. :wah: It'll be a fun challenge for the next month or so. If the dream job doesn't pan out, it might get less fun but no less a challenge. :-3

ArnoldLayne wrote: And since we are here, is "Ask Accountable " becoming a bit of a burden ? :rolleyes: One you wish to pass on by any chance ? :wah:
What "pass on"? We'll have our own forum of Ask Gardeners! :wah:

Come join us!

Accountable wrote: If speaking literally, Ice Cream.

If the choices are really euphamisms, definitely cheescake. :sneaky:


Thanks for the advice o knowledgeable one...

Should i leave all major decisions to you?

:wah:

Nikki_Jayne wrote: Thanks for the advice o knowledgeable one...



Should i leave all major decisions to you?

:wah:
You shouldn't have given me a shot at even that one! :wah:

Can you please "handle" bunnygirl for me ? Shes being incorrigible !

Nomad wrote: Can you please "handle" bunnygirl for me ? Shes being incorrigible !
Ixnay on the igbay ordsway. :p



She's cardboard?

SnoozeControl wrote: Have you ever eaten a booger?
This is the essence of the Forum Garden; people looking for commonality. Hope you find it. :p

Dear Accountable, In your opinion what are the necessary concessions needed to bring about a viable long lasting and peaceful solution between Israel and Palestine ?

Can you tell acc ? Hes not talking to me because I dissed Texas this morning.

Im sorry I dissed Texas I was just nibbling at your heels. Have you ever or do you now smoke pot ?If so how does it effect you ? Silly ? Quiet ? Any strange experiences ?

Nomad wrote: Dear Accountable, In your opinion what are the necessary concessions needed to bring about a viable long lasting and peaceful solution between Israel and Palestine ?
Massive amounts of radical fundamentalist Buddhist evangelists, maybe?

Nomad wrote: Im sorry I dissed Texas I was just nibbling at your heels. Have you ever or do you now smoke pot ?If so how does it effect you ? Silly ? Quiet ? Any strange experiences ?
I have never experimented with any illicit drug, and the military has a signed affidavit to that effect. However, :rolleyes: if i had ever experimented with marijuana, say between the ages of 15 and 20 (hypothetically of course), I might have been a mellow toker. Some people might have called me Maurice! Wee Wooooo

radical fundamentalist Buddhist evangelists, maybe?







Obviously your in a zen like heightened state of awareness.



My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

The Dalai Lama



(actually its not bad advise)

Do you have subscriptions to magazines ? If so which ?

Do you read much ?

Whats the last book you read ?

Nomad wrote: Do you have subscriptions to magazines ? If so which ?

Do you read much ?

Whats the last book you read ?
No magazine subscriptions. I don't read much, unfortunately. I used to really enjoy it.



The last book I read was Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. Interesting theories about decision-making. I recommend it.

Why are you up so early? :-6

orangesox1 wrote: Why are you up so early? :-6
I'm always up this early. Even on weekends, since my cat is so thoughtful she assumes I forgot to set the alarm and wakes me anyway. :-5

Accountable wrote: I'm always up this early. Even on weekends, since my cat is so thoughtful she assumes I forgot to set the alarm and wakes me anyway. :-5


I usually wake up at six, even with daylight saving. My cat left home a couple of weeks ago and hasn't come back. I think she was upset because I brought a beagle home a couple of months ago.



I'm going to bed now goodnight