Strange things you're not used to

[TBoneTX 48,075]

we're all somehow fundamentally different when in my opinion we should be focusing on what makes us similar

Si, man -- like how real Americans (the guys, anyway) use their FOOT to flush a public-restroom toilet. And, at the next public census (2010?), I will be more tempted than ever to report my race as "Guamanian," si man.

[Jeraly 4]

we're all somehow fundamentally different when in my opinion we should be focusing on what makes us similar

Si, man -- like how real Americans (the guys, anyway) use their FOOT to flush a public-restroom toilet. And, at the next public census (2010?), I will be more tempted than ever to report my race as "Guamanian," si man.

I do that

Hmmm how about Pitcairnian?!

[TBoneTX 48,075]

Hmmm how about Pitcairnian?!

Ooo -- I'm staying away from you, Aly... a pitcairn is one of those vicious dogs that always makes the lead story on television for mauling children, etc. Have you had your shots? Produce your I-693A, Woman! Si, man.

In contrast to my usual, regular, proud, and true reports of American superiority over everyone else, I regret to report that natives of Liverpool, NY (a suburb of Syracuse) refer to themselves as (sigh) "Liverpoolers."

In related news, I stepped in a liverpudlian and splashed bile all over myself, si man.

Can we tell that there are only 16 days until C. is supposed to arrive, and my crib is still a cluttered disaster? At least the trio of Mexican babes who dispelled the dust & cobwebs didn't run out screaming, begging to be deported, no man.

I want to be a Liverpudlian when I grow up, si man, verily, wot.

[Reba 2]

I don't recall ever seeing where they ask for race on an application anywhere. There may be a box where they ask for your ethnicity but its OPTIONAL maybe you missed that part..

Nope, it was not optional.

[Jeraly 4]

TB - not long to go now - you must be excited after such a long wait - how is your OH with things now?

As for de-bachelorising your pad, I would recommend throw cushions everywhere. They seem to multiply in the presence of women so maybe it will disguise the... *ahem* "manliness" of your home

[TBoneTX 48,075]

TB - not long to go now - you must be excited after such a long wait - how is your OH with things now?

As for de-bachelorising your pad, I would recommend throw cushions everywhere. They seem to multiply in the presence of women so maybe it will disguise the... *ahem* "manliness" of your home

I am too busy and stressed to be excited, si man. C. is just fine, si man, but equally as stressed regarding getting everything done in time. I hate cushions, but it is true that they femininely multiply, si man. My chief worry is to rid the casa of what is termed "gringo stuff" -- the duplicates and triplicates of everything that gringos have but will never use or need. I also have to copy house-keys, buy a step-stool for high cabinets (she's a Pequena, or shrimpette), buy a TV for the bedroom (she claims an inability to sleep without a TV on -- huh, man?), make room in the closets (a priority, and not easy for a clothes-horse like me, no man) and hope that the cat doesn't puke a greeting when C. walks in the door, barf man. This all presumes that the ####### consulate didn't put "hit" on her visa that will result in her dismissal at POE. Anything else being forgotten here? Edited September 24, 2008 by TBoneTX

[StillThePrettiest 4]

you need a few plants

and make sure there's plenty of room in the bathroom cabinets! and no ring around the bath (or the toilet bowl, for that matter... make sure the seat's down, as well )

what are the 'duplicates and triplicates of stuff that gringos own but will never use or need'? I'm fascinated

we were fortunate - Dave bought this house over a year ago, but had a tenant in for a while, and only just moved in before coming down to Aus to meet my family and take me back with him - we've been able to set up this place together

it's helped that most of the furniture and pictures are mine, as well

[Jeraly 4]

Well Jeremy and I started from scratch and none of my stuff is here still! So yeah - we are kinda setting up together too - will be nice when I get a job so we can afford a dining table at least!!

Ooh - plants are a good idea And keys are nice too - I didn't have my own keys for about three weeks after getting here...

[TBoneTX 48,075]

you need a few plants

and make sure there's plenty of room in the bathroom cabinets! and no ring around the bath (or the toilet bowl, for that matter... make sure the seat's down, as well )

what are the 'duplicates and triplicates of stuff that gringos own but will never use or need'? I'm fascinated

She'll have her own bathroom -- one that has been used perhaps half a dozen times in 5.5 years. This was not the one that took the poor Mexicana maid nearly three hours to scrub out the rings from, no man.

Let her put her own bloody seat down. Chicks make such a big deal of this. What, you get up in the middle of the night and you're going to fall in because the seat isn't down? Maybe we should then take the opportunity to flush YOU, si man. Furthermore, the cat needs access to her "adjunct" water bowl, si man, so the seat stays up, si man.

C. says that gringos invariably own two of This and three of That, and at least one of The Other -- whatever the item or product may be. She believes that ONE of something is plenty (gulp, man). There is some sense to this; early in my process of decluttering the casa, I did find a substantial amount of stuff to trash or to donate to charity, si man.

C. is such a minimalist that she thinks that she can immigrate here with just ONE 50-pound suitcase, si man!!!!! I asked her why she wasn't bringing more, and she said, "I got rid of it all; I didn't like it or won't use it."

Egad -- I also need to get her a temporary medical-insurance policy, si man. What are some of the better ones recommended on VJ?

Edited September 25, 2008 by TBoneTX

[StillThePrettiest 4]

*I* do not make a big deal of anything - I have a sensible husband who, like me, closes the lid, for hygiene's sake, so NO ONE gets put out about it... and in any case I wouldn't get too worried even if he did leave it up

don't assume too much

[TBoneTX 48,075]

*I* do not make a big deal of anything - and in any case I wouldn't get too worried even if he did leave it up

This is why you are every guy's dream woman, in addition to being The Prettiest!

[Jeraly 4]

Yeah - I am not that bothered - I would prefer the seat to be up than to have pee on it

As for insurance - I think we went with these guys

[Marilyn. 340]

I have 4 brothers, a dad and now a husband.. you get used to the seat being up...

[StillThePrettiest 4]

I have two brothers, a dad, and now a husband, and have never had to get used to it - I guess they're all a rare breed

[*julez* 124]

With my two sons, its been a bit of a challenge. I feel happy that they do lift the seat, but not so happy when I sit in a wet toilet in the middle of the night. As they get older, though, they are improving. Just have to keep the training regime in place!