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I hate to admit this, but two weeks ago on vacation in Istanbul I went to McDonalds to get a quick bite when my wife wasn't feeling well.
Ordered a Big Mac with fries and a Coke.  After the money exchange it came to $6.45.  I thought it was a mistake because I wasn't sure how well the young girl taking my order understood English.  Yes, she assured me the order was correct.  A little bit different than what I paid the last time I ordered the same here in FL.

I hate to admit this, but two weeks ago on vacation in Istanbul I went to McDonalds to get a quick bite when my wife wasn't feeling well.
Ordered a Big Mac with fries and a Coke.  After the money exchange it came to $6.45.  I thought it was a mistake because I wasn't sure how well the young girl taking my order understood English.  Yes, she assured me the order was correct.  A little bit different than what I paid the last time I ordered the same here in FL.

No. Likely same number of Ukrainians dead, Putin would be a stronger thug (if he’s even still alive). The Baltic states would be next in line and, as they are NATO members, a Europe-wide conflict would be more likely.
 
it may sound callous, but keeping the war in Ukraine reduces the likelihood of a wider, and far more devastating, European conflict. In turn, that reduces the chance that China makes a move on Taiwan, thus cornering the market on high-end microchips (hello TSMC).
 
As a sidebar, the continuing war in Ukraine makes it imperative that the Israelis soundly thrash Hamas, with enough force to deter Hezbollah, the Houthis and the Iranians from joining in the conflict. The IDF needs to ensure that US forces are not committed to operations in the region, so as not to stretch their capabities , but keep them at a high state of readiness.
 
Everything is related, in some way or other.

Got back from overseas late middle of last week and planned to go to Key West for Fantasy Fest (adult Halloween) but it was just too much.  Seems we got COVID in Istanbul and are still suffering fatigue along with dealing with the time change.  
 
Kept the lights off at home and as usual, no kids came buy.  Didn't have anything to give out anyway.
 
Today finally feeling a little better, but had quite a coughing spell last night. 
 
It has really cooled off here.  Early afternoon and it is only 78.  Was supposed to get into the low 80's.  I'll take it.

Seems to be going well in Chicago
 
 

or you could say "A new Speaker has not been elected yet".

Hopefully not Immigration Law.

She knew the rules when she stated she understood and agreed to follow that she had to return home. 

You only get one SSN for life, so the you got as a J-1 is it.  Your EAD is currently your DHS authorization.  When you get your green card, that will be your authorization.

Last days of vacation are here.  We have been on a Plymouth Prowler national car event with so many old friends in Gatlinburg TN.  65 Prowlers  driving the surrounding areas.  Great driving here.  Winding mountainous roads and one road they call "The Tail of the Dragon", 318 curves in 11 miles.  
 
Decision has been made to have next years event in NW Arkansas, most likely Eureka Springs.  At first I said no way I'm going, as it's 1300 miles from home, but I am warming up to the idea.  
 
One friend said NW Arkansas is a historical area.  A detailed history of appliances can be seen in most front yards...
 
Early tomorrow am the 850 mile drive home begins.

I am currently in Istanbul Turkey, and before traveling here last week I did something I never did before.  I registered with the STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program so that the State Department and embassy and nearest consulate know where I am and can keep me informed of adverse activities near by.  I've already gotten several notices of protests in the area.  There was a large protest last night in front of the consulate here in Istanbul.  Of course Americans need to stay away and keep a low profile.  Fortunately I am not very close to the consulate.  Can't say I feel threatened in any way, but American travelers just need to be smart.
 
I'll have to say Istanbul was not high on my list of places to go, but I let my wife pick this trip.  Her two choices were Istanbul or Israel.  She made the right choice this time.
 
Sorry, this post didn't go into the thread I thought I was working on.  Oh well.
 
 

I hope he did get to see the "eating beans around the campfire" scene.

Intelligent sensible tell-truthing Ontarklar!  Intelligent, INTELLIGENT sensible SENSIBLE tell-truthing TELL-TRUTHING Ontarklar!

Oh, those are meant for cats??  
 
I'll have to apologize to my wife....

Hope Mini-B is OK.  Not usual for kids to have a treadmill test.

So, the IRS is too chicken to do their own leaking, now? 🤔

Hey TBone, I have an ugly single cousin that's certainly not a clean freak. 
 
Maybe I should send her your way... 

guess the sewers won't be fixed anytime soon as they spent so much on the flood of illegals............

If you really want peace of mind I would think the more you pay the better.  
 
You know the saying "you get what you pay for".

If you really want peace of mind I would think the more you pay the better.  
 
You know the saying "you get what you pay for".

Canadian doesn't count as a language, so whatever.   

Oh, those are meant for cats??  
 
I'll have to apologize to my wife....

Oh, those are meant for cats??  
 
I'll have to apologize to my wife....

Oh, those are meant for cats??  
 
I'll have to apologize to my wife....

Last days of vacation are here.  We have been on a Plymouth Prowler national car event with so many old friends in Gatlinburg TN.  65 Prowlers  driving the surrounding areas.  Great driving here.  Winding mountainous roads and one road they call "The Tail of the Dragon", 318 curves in 11 miles.  
 
Decision has been made to have next years event in NW Arkansas, most likely Eureka Springs.  At first I said no way I'm going, as it's 1300 miles from home, but I am warming up to the idea.  
 
One friend said NW Arkansas is a historical area.  A detailed history of appliances can be seen in most front yards...
 
Early tomorrow am the 850 mile drive home begins.