Well, hello there Wyn-chan! How's life in Canadia?
A lot warmer! Though I suppose nothing compared to what you have down-under.
Anime Dad wrote:
Nice to be back! After 12 -18 months of not so much, it's starting to How are you doing?
So ominous...! I'm glad things are turning around for you. I used to spot you on Facebook, but you've been MIA from EVERYWHERE it seems. _________________
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:41 pm Post subject:
Anime Dad wrote:
Nice to be back! After 12 -18 months of not so much, it's starting to How are you doing?
Life is good. Problems manageable. Animals in fine form.
No complaints. nThank you for asking, dear.
How about you? Have you been well? _________________
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:48 am Post subject:
Wynter wrote:
So ominous...! I'm glad things are turning around for you. I used to spot you on Facebook, but you've been MIA from EVERYWHERE it seems.
Yeah, I closed my FB account. Long story, but part of my problems over the last 18 months.
Evie wrote:
Life is good. Problems manageable. Animals in fine form.
No complaints. nThank you for asking, dear.
How about you? Have you been well?
I managed to beat my problems down with a big stick, now they're just average So i'm on the improve. We're planning on a European vacation in 12 months time (No Chevy Chase though) which should be nice. We also have plans to go to the USA and Japan, but that will be our NEXT holiday.
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:51 am Post subject:
Anime Dad wrote:
I managed to beat my problems down with a big stick, now they're just average So i'm on the improve. We're planning on a European vacation in 12 months time (No Chevy Chase though) which should be nice. We also have plans to go to the USA and Japan, but that will be our NEXT holiday.
Im with you about avoiding FB too. Has caused lots of problems with my husbands family.
So glad youve got your problems to manageable level. Im happy with that staus too!
If you come to Florida on your next trip be sure to get in touch and come by the farm if youre in the region. All the Usual Suspects are welcome here. _________________
Returned from a 5-day trip to Washington D.C. First time there. Weather was generally cool (mid to upper 60's) and somewhat humid.
Overdosed on museums, but still not enough time to visit all the ones I wanted to. The Smithsonian ones are free, and the more popular ones can be quite crowded. Visited five or six of those. For the ones that charge admission, the Newseum was excellent, the International Spy Museum was very good (they had a 50-year retrospective on James Bond villains), and the Crime and Punishment Museum was decent.
The Library of Congress had a superb exhibit on the Civil War--well organized and extremely interesting--as well as a fascinating exhibit on mapping. I was surprised at how shoddily organized The National Archives was in terms of maneuvering through the place; you'd think a building that houses the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and one of four original copies of the Magna Carta would be more efficient.
Arlington National Cemetery was very moving, as was a number of the memorials.
Didn't see any justices wandering the halls of the Supreme Court; the building exterior was undergoing renovation, as was the Washington Memorial. At the Capitol I saw a statue of Kamehameha the Great; found out each state is allowed to have two statues placed somewhere in the building. Had a pass to the visitor's gallery in the House of Representatives; unfortunately on the day I visited it was a pro forma day which meant only one or two reps might show up and the entire session would last about a minute.
I wish every American citizen would have the opportunity to visit our nation's capital. No matter how much we complain about the incompetence and ineffectiveness of our federal government, visiting D.C. gives one an appreciation of what it means to be an American.
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 10:57 am Post subject:
shin2 wrote:
Returned from a 5-day trip to Washington D.C. First time there. Weather was generally cool (mid to upper 60's) and somewhat humid.
Overdosed on museums, but still not enough time to visit all the ones I wanted to. The Smithsonian ones are free, and the more popular ones can be quite crowded. Visited five or six of those. For the ones that charge admission, the Newseum was excellent, the International Spy Museum was very good (they had a 50-year retrospective on James Bond villains), and the Crime and Punishment Museum was decent.
The Library of Congress had a superb exhibit on the Civil War--well organized and extremely interesting--as well as a fascinating exhibit on mapping. I was surprised at how shoddily organized The National Archives was in terms of maneuvering through the place; you'd think a building that houses the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and one of four original copies of the Magna Carta would be more efficient.
Arlington National Cemetery was very moving, as was a number of the memorials.
Didn't see any justices wandering the halls of the Supreme Court; the building exterior was undergoing renovation, as was the Washington Memorial. At the Capitol I saw a statue of Kamehameha the Great; found out each state is allowed to have two statues placed somewhere in the building. Had a pass to the visitor's gallery in the House of Representatives; unfortunately on the day I visited it was a pro forma day which meant only one or two reps might show up and the entire session would last about a minute.
I wish every American citizen would have the opportunity to visit our nation's capital. No matter how much we complain about the incompetence and ineffectiveness of our federal government, visiting D.C. gives one an appreciation of what it means to be an American.
Went to Washington, DC and many other historical sites on the Atlantic Seaboard with my 8th grade glass many moons ago. Definitely a memorable time and much to see in our nation's capital.
Went to Washington, DC and many other historical sites on the Atlantic Seaboard with my 8th grade glass many moons ago. Definitely a memorable time and much to see in our nation's capital.
I've had the good fortune to travel a lot in the last seven months, and Washington DC is like many of the other places I have visited: so much to see and not enough time to see it all--return trips a must.
I've had the good fortune to travel a lot in the last seven months, and Washington DC is like many of the other places I have visited: so much to see and not enough time to see it all--return trips a must.
A friend of mine said the exact same thing. She went this past long-weekend, but three days wasn't enough for her. _________________
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Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 12:07 pm Post subject:
shin2 wrote:
I wish every American citizen would have the opportunity to visit our nation's capital. No matter how much we complain about the incompetence and ineffectiveness of our federal government, visiting D.C. gives one an appreciation of what it means to be an American.
I have visited DC and its Memorials and Museums on multiple occasions with family living there.
It never gets stale. The Smithsonian being free is a wonderful thing. If you can get yourself there you can see it. Even the Zoo is with the Smithsonian. _________________
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So i'm on the improve. We're planning on a European vacation in 12 months time (No Chevy Chase though) which should be nice. We also have plans to go to the USA and Japan, but that will be our NEXT holiday. 
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