CuriousByNature

One thing NOT to say is 'time heals all wounds'. Loss may become easier to bear with time, but in many cases the hole in our lives never closes completely.

Please let us know how it goes, should you meet...

Thanks... The vaccine guidelines stop at age 45, likely because most people have been exposed to HPV by then. I'm a bit older than 45 but have never been exposed to HPV - unless it may have happened when I was abused more than 40 years ago. I have never had any sexual interaction with anyone since, including kissing. So I think I may be free and clear, so to speak.

Will they not give the vaccine even if you pay for it?

This. Even someone who is well within what is considered the 'normal' range can end up feeling completely inadequate if criticized or humiliated.

Do you mean if perhaps HPV could be transmitted and lead to cancer of the mouth/throat? Its a good question....

I remember that too. If I'm not mistakenthe mother was named Alice Kissler, or something like that, and I think her daughter was named Susan. But it's been 35 years or more since I read that. I still remember their photo though. Apparently there was some controversy about whether or not Susan was her daughter, or her grandaughter born to an unwed daughter.

You have a beautiful way with words. Very well said. I also joined a bit more than a year ago, but never had the chance to meet with anyone before the pandemic hit. I wouldn't mind knowing who you had good experiences with, even if its in a PM. No problem though if you aren't comfortable sharing

That could be risky while he has sharp dental tools in your mouth...

Maybe not cavities, but perhaps chipped teeth could result if a piercing got in the way...?

Yes, the Pope is Argentinian. But Eichman was German, rather than Italian

They all appear quite striking, particularly ArQuez... IMHO. Are you at all concerned that ArQuez does not list anything in his 'intos' that would suggest an escort experience?

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It's difficult to have a positive attitude in that situation, but important nonetheless. Sometimes we are just one good or bad decision away from a life-changing occurence.

Just to clarify, Diana and Charles were divorced in August 1996 - a year before her death. I'm not sure when her relationship with Dodi began, but at the time of her death she was no longer matrimonially connected to Charles.

I'm not suggesting that we need to know whether Guy has a DNR - that's nobody's business but his and whomever he would want to know. What I meant is that generally speaking, if a person has a DNR it is good for someone to know about it. When a relative was diagnosed with a terminal illness, he made sure that a number of us knew that he had a DNR. Just in case he was incapacitated those of us on his contact list could let the hospital know. That's all I was meaning.

I think it's important to know if a DNR or other type of directive is in place even in cases when the situation may not be dire. Things can unfortunately become unstable very quickly, so the more informed the medical staff is, the more likely they can stay true to a patient's wishes. If he does not have family handy or easy to reach, it may be that they wouldn't know if a directive exists anyway. Two weeks on a ventilator is serious of course, but not unheard of - lets hope his body is using this time to heal effectively.

Which auction house sold Queen Mary's items, if you happen to know? I follow Sotheby's, Christies and a couple of others, but don't recall seeing anything of hers...

I doubt he could use Wales or Sussex, but Mountbatten-Windsor may be a likely choice. He could rock the boat a bit by changing Mountbatten back to Battenberg...

I feel like I should buy him a hamburger or two.

He should probably invest in a travel consultant... no need for all that zigzagging...lol.

I think non-Canadians can still fly in, but like @Benjamin_Nicholas noted, there is a quarantine period. Land borders remain closed to all but essential crossings.

Hmmm... possibly, but he would have been in his late 90s when Diana died. I think he would have encouraged thd marriage to Diana, and turned a blind eue yo Charles's philandering.

I think your words are accurate.

I just want a six-burner gas stove, steam oven and a walk-in pantry...