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We lived in an apartment just beside it, looking onto the north door. Very beautiful. Why did you choose it?

Tyn Church in Prague’s Old Town Square is my avatar here

His unhappy personal life is well documented, his sensitivity to Wagner and his own form of creativity make him fascinating. We also should perhaps admire the technical skill of the men who built Neuschwanstein in spite of the huge difficulties created by the site and the whims of the inspirer. And remember too on this day the servant who died with him. All right, a slight euphemism there.
https://dryaskulk.tumblr.com
Two other buildings which may have had some influence on the Sleeping Beauty story. Tyn church may have had some influence on the Disney design, and Usse, lost in its dreaming woods, may have helped with the formulation of the original story (or someone thought that was a good marketing ploy).

His unhappy personal life is well documented, his sensitivity to Wagner and his own form of creativity make him fascinating. We also should perhaps admire the technical skill of the men who built Neuschwanstein in spite of the huge difficulties created by the site and the whims of the inspirer. And remember too on this day the servant who died with him. All right, a slight euphemism there.
https://dryaskulk.tumblr.com
Two other buildings which may have had some influence on the Sleeping Beauty story. Tyn church may have had some influence on the Disney design, and Usse, lost in its dreaming woods, may have helped with the formulation of the original story (or someone thought that was a good marketing ploy).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_II_of_Bavaria
 
Today - 13 June - is the anniversary of the death of this gay king in 1886.
 
He was a castle builder. Inspiration for the Disneyland Castle!
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuschwanstein_Castle
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty_Castle

I was only thinking about 6/11/28 being ten years from now, that's all.

I was only thinking about 6/11/28 being ten years from now, that's all.

Whoops-that’s what I get for not proofreading my thread tittles-er titles.
 
Gman

I think Gmail is in the process of updating. When i log on with my PC I get a window saying try the New Gmail.

I was only thinking about 6/11/28 being ten years from now, that's all.

I make hotel beds if we are staying more than one night. I know perfectly well that housekeeping usually remakes them but I can't help myself.

They always did, surely? Not, of course, someone literally going through every email but it is a programme which picks on keywords and phrases. I keep one email address for sensitive material which is supposedly encrypted at both ends. I am not sure if it really is secure but I at least am doing my poor best. And when it comes to it, most of us have little to hide.

http://www.ipernity.com/doc/donbrr/24169901
 
I think it is supposed to be this style
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churrigueresque

As a client, I am often irritated by the many different restrictions on potential communications between myself and a potential provider. Some say do not call, text only, others say no emails, some say only emails no text. Etc Etc. All the while I grumble, "but wait...don't you want my custom?"
 
Recently I found some very expensive but poorly chosen bespoke computer equipment ( at the time in 2010 $5k per system) in my closet that I was going to put on the curb. My Husband, after making some choice comments on my judgement, persuaded me to try out eBay and sell the parts. I have never even bought anything on ebay.
 
Without going into boring details, after setting what I thought were reasonable very discounted prices based on similar items for sale, I have been bombarded with a torrent of emails which I initially started to dutifully respond. But it is never ending, some people dickering over $1.00 on a $20 component, pointing out the most insignificant variance. On the times I just acquiesced and said fine your price- they didn't even buy it then!
 
Perhaps many/most are well intentioned and just need a little information, but it is overwhelming. The irony is I can't imagine if these emails were over something so personal as companionship or sex! It has been an educational experience for me. I guess I am a bit sheltered in not having this experience before. In my company, people only email me with inquiries that are well thought out and I don't have to go back and forth so often. A call really can weed out the chafe and get to the point. The second computer is going straight to our local tech school...maybe someone there can do something with it, but I won't be taking that one apart.
 
Thanks to all who endure us :-)

What strikes me about your posts is your social isolation, which exacerbates your physical inaction, and vice versa. Is there any kind of senior center you can get to in order to meet and interact with others? This site is good for communicating with a variety of people, but it really can't take the place of meeting other flesh and blood human beings. Do you have any interests or hobbies that would enable you to mingle with others? Even something as sedentary as playing cards or Bingo with other people would be good for you.

A very happy m4m birthday to our esteem forum member @Tarte Gogo. A great mentor and contributor to this site.

Tha is a bummer about the diagnosis, Funguy. I remember asking you a medical question once, and your response was particularly well thought out—more so than that of some doctors I had seen. As QTR said, I am sure that will help you as you navigate the array of treatments available.
 
I will be thinking of you!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=906648329513264

I have great neighbors in the building (fourplex). My landlord is understanding and a great help. I order groceries online but the store does not deliver so he brings them to me. Also the UPS store is in the same shopping center so he picks up my mail.

A great debater in his own unique way, so I have understood from those who know him well.

Can't believe I missed it! I am never surprised by what he doesn't say.

When I was very young, I
___felt like a little boy
__trapped in a woman's
_______body.....

__and then I was born.

TruHart1

Thank you for sharing this with us so we can know and support you. I hope the move goes smoothly and that the time with family and at home helps you heal. Please keep us posted! Sending you light and love.

Straydar?

If this were Scott, I would drive away in the opposite direction in the truck you lent me.