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Kind of a broad question here... For hobbyists - what is the best time of day for you to hobby? For SPs - what is the best time of day for you to SP? For MAs - what is the best time of day for you to MA? Everyone has their high & low moments during the course of the day. Maybe for some hobbyists, the best time is opportunity or a spur of the moment thang? How about for the SPs/MAs in the audience - is there a typical spot in the day where there are no calls or you're overwhelmed with requests?

Y'know, I'm almost ashamed to 'fess-up to this, but I just had a waking dream. I must be tired.... I had a waking dream - It started out of my right eye. It's about the weirdest experience that I've ever had. It lasted about 2-3 seconds....maybe - that's my best guess. You know what it's like to day-dream?, well that's about the same experience. It was mostly patterns...black & white intermixed...some movement. Gone now. Has anyone ever had this sort of shit happen to them? Should I be worried? I've also had auditory hallucinations in the early morning (dream state) - anyone experience those? Don't worry - I'm not nuts....well, maybe a little :icon_eek:

Yes...that one!:icon_biggrin:

Sooo - has anyone in the Peg got a recommendation for this provider?

Unfortunately, Dechert found himself to be MacKay's Bum-boy. Whatever stupidity the Conservative government choose to dream up, the flunkies have to get it up the arse (and not very gently). Guys like Dechert are the pawns in this little drama. Happy ass-reaming Dechert! :aol_anal:

Personally, I really don't care about rep points, numbers, stats, prestige...etc. Whatever evolving rules are in place - It's not as if we get money in the bank or anything. I just do what I do here because I like it occasionally. I like the conversations, debates, ideas, friendship/enemyship (or any kind of Sh*p). It's just a frigging forum. People with high postings/reps get banned or suspended on occasion because they pissed off the gods. Some folks with high reps & standings choose to bail. What does that go to prove? - life goes on.

Would I pick it up? Perhaps - if I were in an adventurous frame of mind and had the time to stop and scoop. I don't pick-up hitchhikers; although I have in my younger years. I'm still a little unclear about the details on what/how information is collected and retrieved. Here's a link to something: http://globalnews.ca/news/1473901/hitchbot-robot-ready-to-hitchhike-across-canada/ Sounds like a great project. I hope the thing survives the trip across Canada. How do the project inventors make available the information or any conclusions to us grunts? I like conclusions.

Many thanks for your replies. One of my family members has various yet medically controlled conditions. According to TD's insurance literature, any claims even remotely related to the conditions will be denied. Case closed. You have to very carefully read the terms and conditions to make your own determination of insurability. As a result, said family member chose not to waste time & money on travel insurance. Crossing fingers all will be good.

I should learn more about the Vegan approach. For me though, it would be more of an intellectual exercise. I think you should follow your passions and start a social group.

We do this at every video conference meeting at the Head Office. What's so unusual?:confused0024:

Do it while you're naked. Everything is better when you're naked. If you have to do it ya' just might as well enjoy it fer goodness' sake (just remember to invite me over, ok?). In fact, I'm naked right now! HA!:exagerefesses:

An excellent thread and very timely in my case. My 84 yr old Father in law is experiencing a decline. He knows it and he is very upset. He's a professional man and is an intelligent, fun-loving, compassionate and kind individual. He wants to contribute to his marriage and family. He would be devastated if he hurt anyone. He failed a competency test last week & had his license yanked. His impairment was that obvious. We, his family knew it was obvious and had some very real concerns about his ability to drive. Nobody wanted to say anything. We did discuss amongst ourselves, but left the decision to the officials. Now here's a loaded question - are we being responsible children by allowing our elderly or mentally impaired parents to have a driver's license? The question draws an apparent conclusion, but it isn't that easy. I know what the OP is going through. We will all face a decline in our abilities to some extent. Who will be there to help us to make decisions on our behalf? Will we accept our family's, caretaker's or doctor's advice or are we all going to be stubborn, old, confused road killers? I for one, have the feeling I will need someone to tell me to stop driving - I'm not the best judge when I'm not in my right mind...but just where is that tipping point?

2-way arrangement. SPs have the burden of being generous with their time and I can understand their piss0ffedness at the likes of me. For goodness' sake - what the heck do clients want?? 24/7?? Sometimes, client slugs like me will find themselves with a timetable gap. Can't predict our off-times. Client slugs like me hope a provider will be able fill a gap on the drop of a hat. Just doesn't and can't happen like that. I understand as a provider, you want to make everyone happy - can't be done.

Check out the Cowboys diary. I think he made recent mention of this provider.

Help please. My kid is graduating from University this year (where does the time go?). Can anyone suggest an appropriate & modest graduation gift?

Best wishes for your future Nat. Good for you - carry on and cheers for wonderful days!

..................- I really don't wanna start a pissing contest and maybe this thread has run it's course. You're a well respected member who's been around the block & you have honest, nice posts. I want to respond in a respectful way - but I do feel the need for a response. For the sake of discussion and some fun, let's do a little role reversal: Lets replace all male references in your post with female references and see how it smells: .................. I've been in the same situation when I was in your position once upon a time. Looking back, I find that those who see escorts or frequent massage parlours are looking for something physical. Imo, I consider it far worse if a female were to have an emotional affair than to visit a sex worker. Females are also visual creatures. I'm not condoning what your wife has done but if there has been a lack of communication or lack of sex, women decide to take things into their own hands. I think the best thing to do is confront your wife and let her know that you know about her activities and ask her why. Communication is key here and then you can begin to make sense of it all. And please don't blame yourself. ..................- I hope that puts my thoughts in perspective....maybe, maybe not? Am I just being too sensitive?

Dear me... I find this post to be somewhat offensive. It's demeaning, confrontational & accusatory in tone toward males. Your charactarization of men is rather simplistic and dismissive. I won't suggest we as male people are perfect, but we do have our positive moments. Please lead me to a different conclusion if I am mistaken Are all females sexual victims in a relationship - is that what you are suggesting?

Hi Shelly, First of all: "Ouch" for your recent discovery. Not very pleasant. As a habitual and secretive hobbiest, maybe I'm not the best person to lend an opinion. Let me just say that sexual exploration is not exclusive to the male domain. Try not to feel too much hurt - curiosity and variety occupies a large part of a healthy sexual life. I hope you find friendship and informed companionship here on this forum. On the upside, maybe it's the 1st step toward honesty in your relationship? I hope you are mutually able to discuss your desires and find a way to work them out.

I have a couple of family members traveling to the U.S. this Summer. Read a couple of articles about people getting screwed by insurance companies upon a health claim. 1. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hefty-medical-bills-rejected-by-travel-insurance-firms-1.1407701 2. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/travel-insurance-doesn-t-pay-for-these-bank-customers-1.2651318 Does anyone have any advice about any insurance company who you can actually trust?

Thanks for the heads-up RG. I mistakenly thought it was you.

I believe the OP was voicing his past experiences by which he could meet MAs at a spa and I'm sure he didn't mean to give offense. It's interesting to hear of other client/business practices in other cities and I appreciate his question. I'm all ears to hear about alternate means of meet & greet. I've read some very good suggestions & opinions in this thread. By some standards a line-up may be an inelegant method of selecting a hostess. It conjures up images: Police suspect line-up. "Turn to your right, turn to your left. Ok, #4 - step out in front...". Or you walk into the market, ask the question: "What's your selection of meat like today? Can you show me what ya' got?" Somewhere, somehow - despite a certain awkwardness, business gets done. What do the MAs themselves have to say?

As a space gangster & slug, I think I could be an excellent public official....I think....sort of.... What do I have to do? How do I get started? What do you think I'd be good at? Does anyone have any experience they can share?

Pride to me is colour & difference & fun & showmanship & energy & display & like & everything we should have up here in Ottawa.

Shit. Just lost a chip in the chip dip. Dammit Dammit Dammit!