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This is me waaay back in 1979 when I was 19. I still have the leather jacket (although it doesn't fit me (size 10)). What is your favourite Halloween costume (either one you've worn or someone else).

Don't tell me that you getting/keeping a hard on depends on how good I am, especially after you've drank a 40 pounder! Why do people salt their food before they taste it. Why do some people throw their still lit cigarettes out the window of their car while driving. Didn't anyone see Trains, Planes and automobiles? Thank Goodness this is the only thread on CERB that you can hijack. Why is it called common sense if not commonly embraced by most people?

Owls don't always work. A friend of mine said she had a pigeon who used to land on the owl. So she uses this method and said it works like a charm. That is, stretching an aluminum slinky (or two) across the railing It repels them from landing on the railing. (They land on the railing and then hop on the balcony, so if they can't land, no pigeons on your balcony. http://www.squidoo.com/Pigeon

Inspired by BobLoblaw's fav 80's comedy movie, and the fact there were so many awesome comedies in the 90's, I decided to start this thread. Where do I start... Forrest Gump City Slickers 1 and 2 Coneheads Tommy Boy Beverly Hills Ninja There's something about Mary Deuce Biglow: Male Gigilo Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Analyze This

Re: comment number 1): Did he actually say you would be "second fiddle" or have you had a duo where you were the second fiddle? I would say that he thinks by being so-called nice to you (by giving you gifts or seeing you period), that gives him the right to talk to you any way he desires. And then to blatently disregard your feelings about his treatment of you. To me, this is a form of manipulation - his desire to maintain some kind of control. It's abusive and you don't deserve that. I'd say, dump him!

Here is a link to the full length version of the movie. http://www.megavideo.com/?v=8HMKRXDP

What I meant to say is bringing the issue more to light or "out there". But I understand, it was to make the very point you explained. What I'm saying is, it's good that most have responded that knowing what nationality you are is not that important them. But as I said, for some it may be, and you need to prepared to assert yourself in that regard which sounds to me like you will be doing. Good for you. Thank you.

I agree. And for some, it's curiousity. I love meeting people from different parts of the world and I have been guilty of asking the same question. If someones generalizes the answer and says for example Europe or Middle East, I don't press further. Also, as has been mentioned sometimes SPs will use their nationality as part of their advertising to promote their exoticness so to speak so perhaps some clients might expect that to be a fair question. But in the end, yes, you are not obligated to answer any personal questions. But having a stock answer makes you prepared when those questions do come up. Additional Comments: So how are we to refer to "non white" (as you put it) (or however one wants to term people of different nationalities or skin tone), without offending someone when we mean no malice, just stating a fact. I have a friend who is half East Indian and she finds it a compliment when a gentlemen comments that he likes the fact she is a mixed beauty. That is why some guys come to see her. So if it's a compliment, does that still make it racist. How is someone supposed to express what they are trying to say without it sounding negative or offending someone. Perhaps we should all be "colour blind" and not ever mention it. Ideally perhaps we should, but we know it doesn't work like that. I do not believe Cap meant anything negative by it. Perhaps the choice of words could have been different, but the fact he booked her to begin with and didn't leave when he saw her, tells me he wanted to be there. He should not be faulted for being curious and asking the question and Isabella should not be faulted for not wanting to answer. Additional Comments: Yes, perhaps Cap could have been more discrete, but you did open yourself up by "putting it out there". You wanted to know what makes a person, but you emphasized the point about keeping your country of origin private, so he was simply chiming in. Hate to sound harsh, but when you start a thread, you can't always expect everyone to give you the answers you are looking for. I think most people have said here that you are no obligation to give out that information, but that doesn't mean some clients won't find it important to them, or ask the question. What you think about yourself is the most important thing, not pleasing some client by surrendering your boundaries. I just wish more people thought the way Pistol Pete does. The world would be a much better place. It seems to be really important to you to assert yourself about wanting to be private with this information. That is fair, but now you have "exposed" yourself further by starting a thread which in a way has now is going to arouse even more curiousity, I believe. Just remember though, just because you have stated what your boundaries are, doesn't give you a guarantee that there still won't be idiots who will still ask the question. I wish you well, Isabella.

Berlin - Winona Ryder's character - I can so picture it - you as an adolescent! They should have a sequel to it where she's grown up and encounters Beetlejuice again or her daughter encounters him or his son or something along those lines - I'm sure Michael Keaton could pull off the character again. I know a guy who went as him for Halloween. Won best costume that year!

Hey Pete -- Happy Birthday! Keep playing and having fun!

And how about Pretty in Pink when Jon Cryer (of Two and Half Men), played Duckie... opposite Molly Ringwald.

Raising Arizona Blues Brothers Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Ferris Bueller's Day Off Lethal Weapon Beverly Hills Cop A Fish Called Wanda National Lampoon's Vacation Ghost Busters When Harry Met Sally This is Spinal Tap

Thank your for sharing this delightful and interesting article. It's a wonderful example of history being preserved for those who might otherwise not have had the chance to be recorded.

Have a great birthday, Al! You are in good hands with Soleil. Betting you'll both have a blast!

Congratulations! Keep those witty posts coming, please!

Happy birthday...sorry I'm a few days late!

My point exactly - take the time to build a rapport, not just in writing, but in person! One of my mottos is "I don't do CIM on a first date". I need to get a sense about the person and that is hard to do until you meet them in person. So with me for example, CIM may be available, but PROBABLY NOT on a first date. And gents, be mindful CIM often means just that, but doesn't necessarily mean CIM and then swallow which is often assumed as being part of this service.

Because most ladies I know who offer bbbj are like me, they say at their discretion. For CIM, even more so. So if you openly advertise it, but don't allow it with everybody, it's kind of like false advertising. That's all I meant. I wasn't being prudish.

I have no reason to be vindictive, but if someone does something to me, I have to at least send the message that they better respond to me because it could get worse. Then maybe they'll at least think about it. I have never misused or abused any client's phone number but he was the one who let me know and then pulled that shit. Not very bright I would say if he was planning to get away with it.

When I was 17, I devirginated this guy in his parent's bed while they were in Florida. He is now a big wig in the music industry but I can't say who.

They don't even notice me counting it and I cannot remember the last time anyone shorted me - it's been years. If they did, I would immediately remind them nicely. The last time I didn't count the money, the guy had told me half an hour and paid me for an hour. Then I had to chase him down to tell me he paid me too much, but he said it was okay. I found that to be more embarassing, because then I doubted myself that maybe I made a mistake and shorted him on the time. So I would rather be sure up front, so I always count the money. Like the MOD suggested, just excuse yourself for a few seconds. Plus, I don't make it obvious where I stash it either. Because you just never know. As for the guy with the wife, I would not have called his house. I only told him that because I was angry. He was a regular and did this to me, and then avoided my calls to his cell. Finally when he did get back to me, he admitted he had a gambling problem and would reimburse me on pay day, which he did. He knew I was kinder than some girls would have been. I believe in the law of attraction. I don't think about being ripped off or shorted, even though I know it can happen, I tend to attract decent clients who don't pull that shit on me. Maybe it does pay to be assertive or mature. I don't know what it is, but I'm certainly not complaining.

Happy birthday, Cowboy Kenny! Giddy up and keep putting those scammers in their place!

I discretely take the money, turn away slightly while I tell them to get relaxed, count it quickly and put it away. I have only been duped twice in 15 years. Once I accepted a cheque that bounced, but I harassed him until he paid me a little every week until it was paid off. Another time a regular client who admitted later to having a gambling problem. switched 2 fifties for Canadian Tire money when I had left the money out and he was getting dressed. He later replaced it when I reminded him his home number was on my phone and I wouldn't want to call there and have his wife answer. Another time I got a counterfeit $20, but the client had gone to the bank machine, and he insisted it was in the stack he pulled out! I always count it, look at it and put it away, out of sight and never take cheques. I don't believe I humiliate anyone by doing this. I knew an SP who holds each bill up to a counterfeit detector light. Now that must have be embarrassing.

If you do a lot of calling out before 6 pm, I suggest a cell phone with a package that gives you free incoming and free evenings and weekends. That's what works for me. My roommate still has a landline but is thinking of giving. For long distance, you can get cheap plans or those prepaid cards. I'd say ditch it.

You can be assured, it existed - they just have an easier time advertising, that's all.