nycman

Once I was passing through Heathrow and bringing an Italian sausage home to the USA. I got stopped and searched. They said "we're sorry but just so you know, sausages look like bombs on X-ray" When I expressed surprise that they weren't confiscating it he said, "that's the Americans' problem, not ours" and laughed as he placed it back in my bag.

If you use AT&T just sign up for the "International Day Pass". Then whenever you use your phone it’s only $10 per day. You also get unlimited data for that day, which is critical if like me you use your smart phone for just about everything. It works in over 200 countries. The only country I’ve been to recently that wasn’t on their "list" is South Africa. I did just fine living off the hotel WiFi and carrying the phone just for "emergencies", until I got to the airport and they suddenly wanted 5 online COVID forms filed out and there was no WiFi at the airport. That was a nightmare. If your going to be in one country from more than 2-3 weeks, then I think a SIM card starts to make sense. Then again, I’ve never really understood SIM cards, so I’m not the best to ask.

Why they gotta be "White"? Nothing like broad racial generalizations…..to make your point about racism. @Kevin Slater and @Rod Hagen are different ethnicities? Damn, coulda fooled me. grin

Good. Good. And we’re off….. That’s about 10 years away in "escort time"….just FYI. Who didn’t see this coming? You’re smarter than this…..don’t a moron You are. Next question. All con artists "sound genuine". Again, just FYI. He is. He’s working 10 other John’s with the same scam and it’s hard work keeping all the lies straight. You’re making excuses for him. "Molly, you in danger girl." You are. Just keep stepping back. You’ll get the picture….eventually There’s "being good" and there’s "being stupid". You are currently in the latter camp. "Snap out of it." You got it.

I’m not sure why anyone cares if someone posts their ignore list in their signature line. Personally I would find it helpful to know someone is ignoring me, so I can keep from wasting my time. I’d set the line limit lower at at 2-3 lines. It’s only the longer ones that I find annoying. You really can’t sum up your "signature" in 2-3 lines? "Brevity is the soul of wit" - Polonius in Hamlet, Act 2, Scene 2

When the COVID mRNA vaccines first came out, I was a little hesitant and nervous. Then a good buddy of mine said, "if there’s a 1 in a Million chance I get super powers….I’m in!" Stupid geek humor, but it made me laugh and helped to calm my fears.

Are you sure that’s not, "if I’m horny, he’s hot."?

Yawn. I always knew MIT’s "business school" sucked.

It is…. More creepy than "weird" but ok…. And the "Hooboy Nancy Drew Award" for 2022….goes to…. grin

Just a side note to the beginners reading this…..this is WAY too much for you. Take 1/2 of a 10 mg gummy and see how you feel. Wait at least 30 minutes before you even consider taking more. An hour is even better. Then, you can think about taking the other 1/2….but I’d still advise against it. Just trying to save you from a potentially very unpleasant experience. I’m guessing @Axiom2001 is an experienced user.

If it’s not hurting you…or hurting someone else….have fun!

If you use the phrase "high end" in your ad…..you aren’t. Use it twice?….You’re tedious and low end.

I agree. grin

Overheard at a bar tonight from a woman in her 80’s….. "It was the fucking 70’s for Christ’s sake.._ if you went out and some man wasn’t pinching your ass…. you were doing something wrong!" I bought her a drink and we had a fantastic night at the bar reminising about the old days…when getting your ass pinched in a bar….wasn't "sexual assault". Cheers!

Yep, I’m betting that’s why they’re paying for his defense. They don’t really need the justice system. Justice will be served, regardless. The kid is probably praying for jail time I’m sure the alternative that awaits him is far worse….and he knows it.

Interesting question, but who the fuck cares? I blocked your ass for a reason!

There is. They do. Huge "however". Truth is it’s near impossible to prove age discrimination in the hiring phase. Conversely, during the firing phase it’s pretty easy. Unless you’re considered one of the "top in your field" and stealing you from a competitor would be considered a "coup", I wouldn’t expect much. They’d rather take their chances on a cheaper, younger, and more moldable version of you. As your exploration into the world of recruiters has shown, they’ll snap you up if they think they can get you cheap. You can’t make yourself younger but you can make yourself cheaper. Ultimately that is about the only card you’ve got, and they know it. Sorry to be a downer, but reality sucks. Best of luck.

The good news is, you did the right thing and came here to warn others. You’d be amazed how many guys are so embarrassed that they can’t even do that after they’ve been burned. As others has said, don’t be too hard on yourself. Everyone falls off the bronching buck a few times in the beginning. Do your homework, learn from your mistakes, and you’ll be having fun with this hobby in no time!