CuriousByNature

Was he proselytizing, or was it the cross necklace that made you stop seeing him? If he was excellent in the past, did the quality change because of his faith? And if it was a different symbol, like an eagle or something else secular, do you think you would have kept seeing him? Sorry - probably too many questions! But I am curious by nature.

$812,000,000 Canadian. My first call would be to my supervisor, to tell him that I'm retiring very early.

Maybe the rule for bread should apply: If it's moldy, it's too oldy.

I'm just seeing a dark screen. Oh wait, I need to turn my computer on.

Maybe he dropped something on the floor?

I see what you did there

@Ali Gator sometimes the unknown is more attractive and captivating than the known. Now that it is clear your neighbour would have no qualms meeting up with you, is it possible the attraction may have dimmed on your side? Or, could it be that you have some reservations and concerns that go beyond the donation amount? Perhaps the possibility of awkwardness exists for you, and you anticipated he would not be open to the arrangement for similar reasons? In any case, each of us operates according to our own priorities. I would have no right to judge your decision either way, even if it is for purely financial considerations. Maybe it's for the best that you remain platonic neighbours. There's nothing wrong with that. And nothing wrong with sharing all that you've shared here.

With all the recent AirCanada drama and striking, it might be faster to walk.

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Or, when he comes over to wash the car and asks for your hose, you can ask him to clarify which one he means...

Sorry to hear this happened to you. A few questions: 1. How long has he known you? 2. When did you cut off the relationship? (if this is very recent, could he be acting out?) 3. Does he know where you live/have access to you other than via text/chat? No matter what the answers are, your safety is most important. If violence is a possibility, it might be wise to let other friends of yours know what's happening so they can check in on you and monitor. Also, consider going to the authorities and letting them know that someone you had a casual relationship with is making threats to your safety - if that is the character of his threats. But also consider if a visit from the authorities might push him further over the edge. Hopefully he will calm down and move on. But please keep yourself safe.

I'm in the 0.1% cohort. Yay to being a virgin at 52! LOL

Any idea what the HIV infection risk would be if a person is on PreP and using condoms?

Temperature?

I'm wondering if anyone knows why the lump sum payment is reduced by so much? Our national lottery up here in Canada maxes out at $80M, but the full amount gets paid to the winner. We aren't taxed on lottery winnings either, but that's a separate matter.

Looks to be her

Exactly. When I lived near Vancouver, I had very little in common with the neighbours just two streets over...lol. Most of them owned their $5million homes, while I was renting a basement suite. They drove their Mercedes and BMWs and I had my little Tercel.

And two very different personalities and upbringings. Elizabeth grew up in a relatively sheltered family unit until her father unexpectedly became King, whereas Charles was born to the anticipated heir who ascended the throne when he was only 3 years old. She had a more affectionate father, while Charles's father did not have time or patience for his son's sensitivity. Elizabeth also had the commitment to duty and tradition that was imparted by her grandmother, Queen Mary, who had grown up during the Victorian era.

I think people are being more gracious than they used to be towards him, and have accepted that we'll never see the likes of Elizabeth II again.

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I'm not sure why people are jumping all over @Ali Gator. I also was curious after reading the original post, as my name would suggest, and I looked at the Boston listings. Like others, I didn't find one that seemed to match. I figured the provider either removed his add, or perhaps I wasn't searching properly. I could have gone through all the Florida listings, but I figured if Ali wanted people to know who this guy is, he would have included his link. It would never occur to me to contact the guy and tell him about Ali's post, but maybe Ali is wise to take that precaution. Even if the post was fictitious, so be it. Ali doesn't owe anyone here anything by making a post. Just my two cents on the matter.

If you insist. Here's two pics of mine... you'll notice the second one is more erect.

I soak them in hot water first, or in Chinese cooking wine. This softens them up but they will not be like regular shrimp. They don't reconstitute fully. You can use them as they are if you want a chewier texture, but many people soak them first so that the texture is softer. They are used more for their umami flavour than for 'shrimpiness', and the flavour is more intense and concentrated than fresh shrimp. I like using shrimp paste as well.

A full stop is a period, not an exclamation point.