The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[Meowi]

You know when things start to go really good,
But then it all crashes down on you?

That's me at the moment.

[BTFLCHLD]

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[BTFLCHLD]

ohyah. the light at the end of the tunnel is the sun not an oncoming train.

[Silver Springs]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

ohyah. the light at the end of the tunnel is the sun not an oncoming train.

I need to replace the bulb on my light.

[Meowi]

Does anyone want to PM me?
Felling pretty low at the moment.

Other than that, you'll get to read about an interesting tale that went from awesome to bad in just 2 days!!!!!!!!!!

*sarcasm has to go!*

[CreepingDeath]

Originally Posted by Meowi

You know when things start to go really good,
But then it all crashes down on you?

That's me at the moment.

"Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel
Was just a freight train coming your way".

Pretty much sums up everything in my experience.

[Nikolaj]

With so many in this thread from England, I have questions- What are your various opinions of the Royal Family? Namely The Queen, Prince Charles, Camilla, Harry and William? Is it so, as it seems, that no-one is concerned much with the husband of The Queen? He seems off the radar, here in The States.
1. Many Americans get their opinions about the British Royal Family via the television. It seems like they are held in high regard by their loyal subjects. Are there many discontent, who speak out unfavorably? Do other English people shun those, also English, who don't love the Royals? Or, is the population generally happy with them, and no division of much importance exists on the topic?
2. Does Prince Charles have a last name? He must. You all must know it. It's like he's Madonna or Cher, we never hear a last name here in The States. What is The Queen's first, maiden name, and married last name? Is she thought to still be sound of mind, or is her agedness of concern to the country's population?
3. Is media coverage in Europe as 'fawning' over The Royals as what I have seen here in The States? It's strange to me, because the commentators speak of The Queen like she is this impish little darling, almost like one would speak of a favorite pet who learned a new trick. I find this odd, but realize it is a different culture. There are 2 news reporters, both British, who often would be interviewed on US television about the Queen, and they'd take such delight in her, and I always wondered why. One was male, the other female, and they both had giddy tones when discussing The Royals, such joy. Is that only for media outside of your country? I suspect coverage may be more balanced, for you there.
4. Socially, is Harry off-limits, regarding any discussion of a possibility that Prince Charles is not really his biological father? Here in The States, there had been speculation (that has died down) about this topic.
5. Does the population generally regard the titles of "Sir" and "Dame" with great seriousness and reverence? Would it be considered in very bad taste to ever joke about them? For example, saying "Dame Elton John" and "Sir Judi Dench"- would that make people angry in your culture? Or to speculate about in the future there being a "Sir Boy George," "Sir James Hewitt", or "Dame Amy Winehouse?" I suspect that it might not be something people would joke about in England, but would like to know, for certain.
I have many other questions, but that's plenty for now. I have a lot of interest in and respect for the British. I would like to live in London, and, I think, get old and die there. After my parents are gone, hopefully a long time from now, I completely see myself leaving America. At the very least; an extended stay in London likely will be in my future, unless I were to die before doing so, which could definitely reduce my chances!

[Meowi]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

"Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel
Was just a freight train coming your way".

Pretty much sums up everything in my experience.

Oh thats good.
Check your PM's too.

[mezzoforte]

Originally Posted by Nikolaj

With so many in this thread from England, I have questions- What are your various opinions of the Royal Family? The Queen, Prince Charles, Camilla, Harry and (blush)- the one engaged to be married, I want to say William but kids, the brain cells: "Falling, falling, falling. Ye-ah".
1. Many Americans get their opinions about the British Royal Family via the television. It seems like they are held in high regard by their loyal subjects. Are there many discontent, who speak out unfavorably? Do other English people shun those who don't love the Royals?
2. Does Prince Charles have a last name? He must. You all must know it. It's like he's Madonna or Cher, we never hear a last name here in The States. What is The Queen's first name? Is she thought to still be sound of mind, or is her agedness of concern to the country's population?
3. Is press coverage in Europe as 'fawning' over The Royals as what I have seen here in The States? It's strange to me, because the 'commentators' all speak of The Queen like she is this impish little darling, almost like one would speak of a favorite pet who learned a new trick. I find this odd, but realize it is a different culture. There are 2 news reporters, both British, who would always be interviewed on US television about the Queen, and they'd take such delight in her, and I always wondered why.
3. Socially, is Harry off-limits, in any discussion regarding the possibility that Prince Charles is not really his biological father? Here in The States, there had been speculation (that has died down) about this topic.

I have many other questions, but that's plenty for now. I have a lot of interest in and respect for the British. I would like to live in London, and, I think, get old and die there. After my parents are gone, hopefully a long time from now, I completely see myself leaving America. At the very least, an extended stay in London likely will be in my future.

I'm American, and obviously far less knowledgeable on this subject than the Brits, but I was raised by a troop of English nannies, visit often and spent a summer in Oxford, so I thought I'd add in my two cents.
From what I can tell, feelings about the royals remain extremely mixed. Some love them, some consider the idea of a monarchy outdated and offensive. And though I'm definitely lacking in knowledge here, I think there's a great deal of controversy regarding royal functions being paid for by the taxpayers. I think security for the wedding is coming from taxes. Wasn't there a similar debacle in Sweden recently about Princess Victoria's wedding?
The royals use the surname Mountbatten-Windsor.
The Queen's first name is Elizabeth. As far as I know, she remains very much of sound mind. I don't think think it would be a great concern to the British people, though, if she became a bit spotty--it isn't as though she's making serious political decisions. I do admire Queen Elizabeth--I think she's conducted her life with a great deal of dignity.
I have no idea whether Harry's paternity is considered "off-limits," but from what I've heard, it seemed that those claims were dubious at best.

FWIW, I'm really ready for the wedding to happen already so the press can move on. Today I was checking people.com (why yes, I am addicted to celeb gossip) and they had an article titled "5 things to know about Will and Kate's wedding officient!"
REALLY? William and Catherine (as we are now calling her) seem to be perfectly pleasant people, but I don't find either of them even remotely interesting. That anyone could have been wondering about the Anglican minister performing the ceremony is unfathomable to me.

[Nikolaj]

^ Thank you, mezzoforte! Your reply was very informative and interesting
Darn, you copied before I fixed one of my many errors- the glaring one above is:
"1,2, 3, 3."

With counting skills like that, I'll never get a chance to kick off the beginning of the Wild Heart version of 'Enchanted', that's for sure!

[ButterCookie]

I have my screen brightness so low and it's still burning I hate crappy illnesses. I deal with them so badly. I tore a ligament and was fine but a cold and you can knock me down with a feather.

[APerfectLie]

My statistics professor still hasn't uploaded my grade for my class. Grr..

[vivfox]

I'm so glad McDonald's gives a thousand napkins with all their to go orders. That way I'll have a napkin to use when I order from all the other restaurants that never include them. Like Chinese, which is my favorite of them all. There's never any napkins or plasticware.

[RickRobert]

Just got back from seeing Tim Minchin live on his orchestral tour... "impossible to top" and "euphoric" come to mind

[TerraRhiannon]

GUISE. I just had my first shift at work (training), & it was spectacular.
The whole time I stayed in the stock room and my manager wanted me to try on every pair of shoes they had so I could get to know the shoes..
I was like . Girls dream job? I think so.