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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 3:48:56 PM

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SLR ...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 3:50:03 PM

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Wow, good work, Per!

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 3:50:18 PM

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Whoa, that was a close one! UNP ...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 5:10:15 PM

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Good morning tithe...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 5:39:04 PM

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Pain tithe... I was barely capable of carrying my bag home from the gym...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 5:47:15 PM

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Got a story in the mail from an English colleague today. I'll post it, taking the risk of offending the entire thread

Following the events in London last week the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from 'Run' to 'Hide'. The only two higher levels in France are 'Surrender' and 'Collaborate'. The rise was precipitated by a recent fire which destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing their military.

Updates from around Europe

The Italians have increased their alert level from "shouting excitedly" to "elaborate military posturing". Two more levels remain, "ineffective combat operations" and "change sides".

The Germans have also increased their alert state from "disdainful arrogance" to "full dress-uniform and marching songs". They have two higher levels, "invade a neighbour" and "lose".

Seeing this reaction in continental Europe the Americans have gone from
"isolationism" to "find somewhere ripe for regime change". Their remaining higher alert states are "take on the world" and "ask the British for help".

Finally here in UK we've gone from "pretend nothing's happening" to "make another cup of tea". Our higher levels are "chin-up and remain cheerful" and "win".

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 5:47:24 PM

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I need to put a bunch of that pain into my legs and start running again.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 5:48:41 PM

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ORIGINAL: Grollub

Got a story in the mail from an English colleague today. I'll post it, taking the risk of offending the entire thread

Following the events in London last week the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from 'Run' to 'Hide'. The only two higher levels in France are 'Surrender' and 'Collaborate'. The rise was precipitated by a recent fire which destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing their military.

Updates from around Europe

The Italians have increased their alert level from "shouting excitedly" to "elaborate military posturing". Two more levels remain, "ineffective combat operations" and "change sides".

The Germans have also increased their alert state from "disdainful arrogance" to "full dress-uniform and marching songs". They have two higher levels, "invade a neighbour" and "lose".

Seeing this reaction in continental Europe the Americans have gone from
"isolationism" to "find somewhere ripe for regime change". Their remaining higher alert states are "take on the world" and "ask the British for help".

Finally here in UK we've gone from "pretend nothing's happening" to "make another cup of tea". Our higher levels are "chin-up and remain cheerful" and "win".

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 5:54:55 PM

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A classic.....

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 5:58:58 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Grollub

Got a story in the mail from an English colleague today. I'll post it, taking the risk of offending the entire thread

Following the events in London last week the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from 'Run' to 'Hide'. The only two higher levels in France are 'Surrender' and 'Collaborate'. The rise was precipitated by a recent fire which destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing their military.

Updates from around Europe

The Italians have increased their alert level from "shouting excitedly" to "elaborate military posturing". Two more levels remain, "ineffective combat operations" and "change sides".

The Germans have also increased their alert state from "disdainful arrogance" to "full dress-uniform and marching songs". They have two higher levels, "invade a neighbour" and "lose".

Seeing this reaction in continental Europe the Americans have gone from
"isolationism" to "find somewhere ripe for regime change". Their remaining higher alert states are "take on the world" and "ask the British for help".

Finally here in UK we've gone from "pretend nothing's happening" to "make another cup of tea". Our higher levels are "chin-up and remain cheerful" and "win".

Obviously untrue.

Our alert levels are Blue, Orange, Periwinkle and Plaid.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 6:00:21 PM

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I hadn't seen it. Quite a few stereotypes and cliches in a very short space.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 6:09:39 PM

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I hadn't seen it. Quite a few stereotypes and cliches in a very short space.

My favorite quote on the subject of how silly the color coded threat levels are is comedian Ron White. To the effect of that there should be 2 alert levels, "Find a helmet" and "Put on the damn helmet".

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 6:24:29 PM

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Pain tithe... I was barely capable of carrying my bag home from the gym...

Sounds like you may be doing too much too soon.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 6:32:02 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Grollub

Got a story in the mail from an English colleague today. I'll post it, taking the risk of offending the entire thread

Following the events in London last week the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from 'Run' to 'Hide'. The only two higher levels in France are 'Surrender' and 'Collaborate'. The rise was precipitated by a recent fire which destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing their military.

Updates from around Europe

The Italians have increased their alert level from "shouting excitedly" to "elaborate military posturing". Two more levels remain, "ineffective combat operations" and "change sides".

The Germans have also increased their alert state from "disdainful arrogance" to "full dress-uniform and marching songs". They have two higher levels, "invade a neighbour" and "lose".

Seeing this reaction in continental Europe the Americans have gone from
"isolationism" to "find somewhere ripe for regime change". Their remaining higher alert states are "take on the world" and "ask the British for help".

Finally here in UK we've gone from "pretend nothing's happening" to "make another cup of tea". Our higher levels are "chin-up and remain cheerful" and "win".

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 6:32:37 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

quote:

ORIGINAL: Grollub

Got a story in the mail from an English colleague today. I'll post it, taking the risk of offending the entire thread

Following the events in London last week the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from 'Run' to 'Hide'. The only two higher levels in France are 'Surrender' and 'Collaborate'. The rise was precipitated by a recent fire which destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing their military.

Updates from around Europe

The Italians have increased their alert level from "shouting excitedly" to "elaborate military posturing". Two more levels remain, "ineffective combat operations" and "change sides".

The Germans have also increased their alert state from "disdainful arrogance" to "full dress-uniform and marching songs". They have two higher levels, "invade a neighbour" and "lose".

Seeing this reaction in continental Europe the Americans have gone from
"isolationism" to "find somewhere ripe for regime change". Their remaining higher alert states are "take on the world" and "ask the British for help".

Finally here in UK we've gone from "pretend nothing's happening" to "make another cup of tea". Our higher levels are "chin-up and remain cheerful" and "win".

Obviously untrue.

Our alert levels are Blue, Orange, Periwinkle and Plaid.

Don't forget diarrhea brown! That's when the running really starts!

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 6:34:39 PM

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ORIGINAL: radar

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Pain tithe... I was barely capable of carrying my bag home from the gym...

Sounds like you may be doing too much too soon.

No. I had an instructor (the tiniest little slip of a girl I've seen in a long while), and she guided me. Of course, she had to see what my level was before she could put together a schedule for me.

Added to that my complete inertia over the past several years, and my current level of pain is explainable...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 6:35:04 PM

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Pain tithe... I was barely capable of carrying my bag home from the gym...

I trust you've pre and post-loaded with judicious useage of NSAIDs? Us non-Spring chickens have got to realize that our body's ability for spontaneous healing is tapering off.

Kudos to you for getting back into an exercise program in general, T. Don't kill yourself or cause massive rhabdomyolysis ('weekend warrior syndrome') though, eh? Give your body a couple months to get back into it.

Alright, I'll shut up now. I'm starting to sound like my dad...

Edited to correct spelling.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 6:38:23 PM

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ORIGINAL: Terminus

Pain tithe... I was barely capable of carrying my bag home from the gym...

I trust you've pre and post-loaded with judicious useage of NSAIDs? Us non-Spring chickens have got to realize that our body's ability for spontaneous healing is tapering off.

Kudos to you for getting back into an exercise program in general, T. Don't kill yourself or cause massive rhabdomyelosis ('weekend warrior syndrome') though, eh? Give your body a couple months to get back into it.

Alright, I'll shut up now. I'm starting to sound like my dad...

I forgot to pre-load but I have post-loaded.

I'm going to go Monday, Wednesday and Friday, one hour per day. That's a good start, and I trust my instructor; she knew her business.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 6:48:08 PM

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ORIGINAL: Terminus

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ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

quote:

ORIGINAL: Terminus

Pain tithe... I was barely capable of carrying my bag home from the gym...

I trust you've pre and post-loaded with judicious useage of NSAIDs? Us non-Spring chickens have got to realize that our body's ability for spontaneous healing is tapering off.

Kudos to you for getting back into an exercise program in general, T. Don't kill yourself or cause massive rhabdomyelosis ('weekend warrior syndrome') though, eh? Give your body a couple months to get back into it.

Alright, I'll shut up now. I'm starting to sound like my dad...

I forgot to pre-load but I have post-loaded.

I'm going to go Monday, Wednesday and Friday, one hour per day. That's a good start, and I trust my instructor; she knew her business.

Good work, my Brother!

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 6:57:44 PM

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ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

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ORIGINAL: Grollub

I hadn't seen it. Quite a few stereotypes and cliches in a very short space.

My favorite quote on the subject of how silly the color coded threat levels are is comedian Ron White. To the effect of that there should be 2 alert levels, "Find a helmet" and "Put on the damn helmet".

I wish they'd coordinate the colors w/ the smog alerts one way or the other. I can never remember if purple or orange is good or bad.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 7:04:01 PM

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ORIGINAL: Grollub

Got a story in the mail from an English colleague today. I'll post it, taking the risk of offending the entire thread

Following the events in London last week the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from 'Run' to 'Hide'. The only two higher levels in France are 'Surrender' and 'Collaborate'. The rise was precipitated by a recent fire which destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing their military.

Updates from around Europe

The Italians have increased their alert level from "shouting excitedly" to "elaborate military posturing". Two more levels remain, "ineffective combat operations" and "change sides".

The Germans have also increased their alert state from "disdainful arrogance" to "full dress-uniform and marching songs". They have two higher levels, "invade a neighbour" and "lose".

Seeing this reaction in continental Europe the Americans have gone from
"isolationism" to "find somewhere ripe for regime change". Their remaining higher alert states are "take on the world" and "ask the British for help".

Finally here in UK we've gone from "pretend nothing's happening" to "make another cup of tea". Our higher levels are "chin-up and remain cheerful" and "win".

Awesome

At least we do it with style

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH-wEuOiF6I

There are more beautiful videos, but I'm not sure about how strong PC is here...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 7:41:32 PM

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Hi all,

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Pain tithe... I was barely capable of carrying my bag home from the gym...

No pain - no gain!

Leo "Apollo11"

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 8:02:56 PM

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Back from a 25.5 mile bike ride.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 8:10:26 PM

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Another title: Dragon Flame. Written By Manning Lee Stokes. Published in May 1966. Our spy is in Hong Kong and the Tiger Tong want to see him dead while the police want to question him on a recent murder. There is a General on the other side of the border who is badly wounded. He teams up with Fan Su to get him out.

alive.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 8:44:06 PM

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Good night tithe...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 8:45:35 PM

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I miss the Buffalo News quotes about out bonding bond . . . not that I've ever heard of the NY Journal American either.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 8:47:56 PM

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I miss the Buffalo News quotes about out bonding bond . . . not that I've ever heard of the NY Journal American either.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Journal_American

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 8:49:21 PM

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Go do your parts.

I will take them all.
... just so we could see the picture again

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 8:51:50 PM

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Cool, one of the descendants of yellow journalism.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 9/22/2010 8:55:49 PM

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ORIGINAL: Grollub

Got a story in the mail from an English colleague today. I'll post it, taking the risk of offending the entire thread

Following the events in London last week the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from 'Run' to 'Hide'. The only two higher levels in France are 'Surrender' and 'Collaborate'. The rise was precipitated by a recent fire which destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing their military.

Updates from around Europe

The Italians have increased their alert level from "shouting excitedly" to "elaborate military posturing". Two more levels remain, "ineffective combat operations" and "change sides".

The Germans have also increased their alert state from "disdainful arrogance" to "full dress-uniform and marching songs". They have two higher levels, "invade a neighbour" and "lose".

Seeing this reaction in continental Europe the Americans have gone from
"isolationism" to "find somewhere ripe for regime change". Their remaining higher alert states are "take on the world" and "ask the British for help".

Finally here in UK we've gone from "pretend nothing's happening" to "make another cup of tea". Our higher levels are "chin-up and remain cheerful" and "win".