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TRAVELLING GREEN!
The airline industry's rapid growth over the last several years has made long-distance travel more accessible to us now than ever before. The downside of course is the more we travel, the more we increase our carbon footprint.
When you plan a vacation that involves boarding a plane, do you consider what you can do to minimise the impact of your travel on the planet? Do you make any travel decisions based on the impacts of the environment? Have you ever been on an Ecotourism holiday?
Posted by December 10, 2007 9:14 AM
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today122.......woot woot !! Very funny !! Nicely on topic graceandcharm :)
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 19, 2007 6:05 PM
today122 of course that is a hoot. Well done. G & C he he he he.
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 19, 2007 5:28 PM
Here's an on topic green Xmas joke, short and sweet:
Did you hear about the eco warrior’s Christmas tree being switched on?
Everybody gasped…for thirty seconds because the energy efficient bulbs took a while to come on and then a while before they illuminated fully.
Posted by: graceandcharm at December 19, 2007 4:39 PM
The 12 Days Of Christmas (For the politically correct)
On the 12th day of the Eurocentrically imposed midwinter festival, my Significant Other in a consenting adult, monogamous relationship gave to me:
TWELVE males reclaiming their inner warrior through ritual drumming,
ELEVEN pipers piping (plus the 18-member pit orchestra made up of
members in good standing of the Musicians Equity Union as called for in
their union contract even though they will not be asked to play a note),
TEN melanin deprived testosterone-poisoned scions of the patriarchal
ruling class system leaping,
NINE persons engaged in rhythmic self-expression,
EIGHT economically disadvantaged female persons stealing milk-products
from enslaved Bovine-Americans,
SEVEN endangered swans swimming on federally protected wetlands,
SIX enslaved Fowl-Americans producing stolen non-human animal products,
FIVE golden symbols of culturally sanctioned enforced domestic incarceration,
(NOTE after members of the Animal Liberation Front threatened to throw
red paint at my computer, the calling birds, French hens and partridge
have been reintroduced to their native habitat. To avoid further
Animal-American enslavement, the remaining gift package has been
revised.)
FOUR hours of recorded whale songs
THREE deconstructionist poets
TWO Sierra Club calendars printed on recycled processed tree carcasses
AND a Spotted Owl activist chained to an old-growth pear tree.
Posted by: today122 at December 19, 2007 4:23 PM
THATS A CLASSIC JENJEN.well done
Posted by: twoeyes at December 19, 2007 10:14 AM
Oh Jenjen,please no,don't think such horrid thoughts.....what would my kiddies say ??!!
Posted by: graceandcharm at December 18, 2007 8:12 PM
graceandcharm : if I tell you I will have to kill you !!
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 18, 2007 5:42 PM
Jenjen..that is too funny. Where do you come up with these gems?
Posted by: wishfulthinker03 at December 18, 2007 4:38 PM
Jenjen...you are amazing!
Although I did hear a totally fascinating story about what Snow White did exactly get up to with those dwarfs...It should wait until our next blog fest and we've have a tipple or 2...don't want to get myself banned or anything...
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 18, 2007 4:03 PM
OK Jenjen57,tell me your source...you are amazing !!
Posted by: graceandcharm at December 18, 2007 3:32 PM
CORPORATE MEMO
To: All Staff
Date: December 1
Subject: New "Twelve Days of Christmas" Policy
The recent announcement that Donner and Blitzen have elected to take the early reindeer retirement package has triggered a good deal of concern about whether they will be replaced, and about other restructuring decisions at the North Pole.
Streamlining is due to the North Pole's loss of dominance in the season's gift distribution business. Home Shopping TV channels and mail order catalogues have diminished Santa's market share. He and the Board could not sit idly by and permit further erosion of the profit picture.
The reindeer downsizing was made possible through purchase of a late model Japanese sled for the CEO's annual trip. Improved productivity from Dasher and Dancer, who summered at the Harvard Business School, is anticipated. Reduction in the reindeer will also lessen airborne environmental emissions for which the North Pole has received unfavorable press (gas and solid waste).
We're pleased to inform you that Rudolph's role will not be disturbed. Tradition still counts for something at the North Pole!
Management denies, in the strongest possible language, the earlier leak that Rudolph's nose get red, not from the cold, but from substance abuse. Calling Rudolph "a lush who was into the sauce and never did pull his share of the load" was an unfortunate comment, made by one of Santa's helpers and taken out of context at a time of the year when they are known to be under 'executive stress'.
As for further restructuring, today's global challenges require the North Pole to continue to look for better, more competitive steps. Effective immediately, the following economy measures are to take place in the "Twelve Days of Christmas" music subsidiary:
1) The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree, which never produced the cash crop forecasted, will be replaced by a plastic hanging plant, providing considerable savings in maintenance;
2) Two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not cost effective. In addition, their romance during working hours could not be condoned. The positions are, therefore, eliminated;
3) The three French hens will remain intact. After all, everyone loves the French;
4) The four calling birds will be replaced by an automated voice mail system, with a call waiting option. An analysis is underway to determine who the birds have been calling, how often and how long they talked;
5) The five golden rings have been put on hold by the Board of Directors. Maintaining a portfolio based on one commodity could have negative implications for institutional investors. Diversification into other precious metals, as well as a mix of T-Bills and high technology stocks, appear to be in order;
6) The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer be afforded. It has long been felt that the production rate of one egg per goose per day was an example of the general decline in productivity. Three geese will be let go, and an upgrading in the selection procedure by personnel will assure management that, from now on, every goose it gets will be a good one;
7) The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better times. The function is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans are on order. The current swans will be retrained to learn some new strokes, thereby enhancing their outplacement;
8) As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under heavy scrutiny by the EEOC. A male/female balance in the workforce is being sought. The more militant maids consider this a dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process may permit the maids to try a-mending, a-mentoring or a-mulching;
9) Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This function will be phased out as these individuals grow older and can no longer do the steps;
10) Ten Lords-a-leaping is overkill. The high cost of Lords, plus the expense of international air travel, prompted the Compensation Committee to suggest replacing this group with ten out-of-work congressmen. While leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed, the savings are significant as we expect an oversupply of unemployed congressmen this year;
11) Eleven pipers piping and twelve drummers drumming is a simple case of the band getting too big. A substitution with a string quartet, a cutback on new music, and no uniforms, will produce savings which will drop right to the bottom line;
Overall we can expect a substantial reduction in assorted people, fowl, animals and related expenses. Though incomplete, studies indicate that stretching deliveries over twelve days is inefficient. If we can drop ship in one day, service levels will be improved.
Regarding the lawsuit filed by the attorney's association seeking expansion to include the legal profession ("thirteen lawyers-a-suing"), a decision is pending.
Deeper cuts may be necessary in the future to remain competitive. Should that happen, the Board will request management to scrutinize the Snow White Division to see if seven dwarfs is the right number.
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 18, 2007 3:19 PM
woodnwine
Hmmmmmm............. mine disappeared too !! But mine was a bit long........
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 17, 2007 9:13 PM
Mine to woodnwine, don't worry someone has their knickers in a knot.
Posted by: anaturallady at December 17, 2007 8:41 PM
Where did my post of last night go? Very strange, nothing controversial from me.
Posted by: woodnwine at December 17, 2007 8:20 PM
morganstanley, again, regarding your post on December 14, 2007 10:39 PM, how am I a major stirrer?
Is wanting to post without seeing abusive language used in a disagreement stirring? Wow, maybe I need to shift my perceptions if wanting to be able to have a civilised discussion is now seen as stirring......
Or maybe you have taken exception to me somehow and are just angling to get a rise out of me? If so, well done.
Posted by: wraecca at December 16, 2007 11:20 AM
Everyone should attempt to reduce their carbon footprint as much a sthey can by less car use, those sill light globes and shorter showers. Not to mention laying of the air con. Holidays in a tent from now on!
Posted by: whatcomesnext at December 15, 2007 5:16 PM
Miserableoldcow: Now what did I do to get into "serious trouble"?
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 15, 2007 3:33 AM
jenjen57
I bet you say that to all the guys :)
Posted by: jovial67 at December 15, 2007 12:10 AM
jovial67
Thanks sweetie...........you just took ten years off me. I feel better now !!
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 14, 2007 11:43 PM
JenJen57 you make me laugh....where do you find all this stuff?
Posted by: misswendyxx at December 14, 2007 10:34 PM
Just me here now ?.......topical and sort of on topic.........
Mistletoe at the airport
Nigel's business trip had gone quite well, but he was ready to return home to the warmth of his family. Bristol airport, on the other hand, had turned a tacky red and green; the loudspeakers blared annoying renditions of once cherished Christmas carols and ancient pop songs.
Nigel enjoyed Christmas and took it very seriously, and being slightly tired and irritable, he just wanted to get home. He approached the check in desk humming a carol quietly to himself in an attempt to keep his spirits up.
He began to check in his one suitcase when he saw hanging mistletoe. Not real mistletoe, but very cheap plastic with red paint on some of the rounder parts and green paint on some of the flatter and more pointed parts, that could be taken for mistletoe only in a very surreal type of way.
With a considerable degree of irritation and nowhere else to vent it, he said to the girl at the desk, 'Even if we were married, I would not want to kiss you under such a ghastly mockery of mistletoe.'
'Sir,' replied the attendant politely, 'look more closely at where the mistletoe is.'
'Ok,' muttered Nigel, 'I see that it's above the luggage scale which is the place you'd have to step forward for a kiss.'
'That's not why it's there.'
'Ok, I give up. Why is it there?' snapped Nigel irritably.
'It's there so you can kiss your luggage good-bye.'
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 14, 2007 10:31 PM
Hi JenJen57- Just read your post about motor vehicles. Because tonight was such a lovely warm evening I decided to walk over to my sister's house instead of drive, which is what I usually do. So the bonus was that not only was I doing my bit to help the environment, I got to enjoy an extra couple of glasses of wine too!
Posted by: misswendyxx at December 14, 2007 10:31 PM
jenjen67
Oh my gawd, that IS serious! My kidlets will be devastated to hear this. What are we to do????
Posted by: jovial67 at December 14, 2007 10:31 PM
Slightly on topic.........
A steady and unabated rise in the world's temperature has melted the ice pack around the North Pole, and toy factories owned by Father Christmas have had to be abandoned, as the sites have become too dangerous to work at.
Seventy factories, operated day and night by local elves, have been shut down by the Health & Safety Executive, and toy and game production has come to a complete standstill.
Unsuspecting children all over the world have gleefully continued to make their Christmas lists, (not always on recycled paper), unaware that their 'sacks will be empty' come the 25th December.
Mike Little, of the National Union of Elves (NUE), said:
"Global Warming is a serious threat. If we don't turn things around, there may not be too many more Christmases."
A statement this morning, though, from The Father Christmas Corporation was released telling children not to worry about a thing, as "bigger, better and more productive factories in China" were more than capable of making up the shortfall.
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 14, 2007 10:19 PM
Motor vehicles emit greenhouse gases. In vehicles, the principle greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO2) but vehicles also produce nitrous oxide and methane, which contribute to climate change. Not all vehicles will have the same impact on climate change. The vehicle's level of CO2 emissions is linked to the amount of fuel consumed and the type of fuel used.
In Australia in 2004, cars contributed 41.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide or equivalent greenhouse gases, which is 7.4% of total national emissions. Trucks and light commercial vehicles contributed 26.2 million tonnes. Together these represent 12% of Australia's total emissions and since 1990 this figure has increased by 25%.
You can check your vehicles air pollution and greenhouse rating at........
http://www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 14, 2007 10:10 PM
fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you view it, this is my soul speaking
Posted by: twoeyes at December 14, 2007 7:30 PM
Hi Moo,
Where you been, we've herd (sorry couldn't help myself) jack from you in ages?
Thanks for the mirror for Xmas, but why would I need ANOTHER 7 years bad luck?
Joke for some of the bloggers here because I think its topical to some posts.
A sadist meets a masochist at a party.
Sadist; I am a sadist and I like to inflict intense pain on people.
Masochist; I am a masochist, and I love having intense pain inflicted upon me.
Sadist; Maybe we should get together back at my place for some mutual gratification, I have a torture chamber there.
Masochist; Cant wait, lets go.
Eventually they get back to the sadists place.
Sadist; Strip down and I will go and get my whips and chains.
Masochist stips down to nothing and stands quivering with excitement in the middle of the sadists torture chamber - masochist walks in dressed in suitable garb.
Masochist; Flog me, beat me punish me severely.
Masochist; No.
Ring any bells guys
Bob
Posted by: notgodsgift at December 14, 2007 2:46 PM
.i think kyoto , youve missed the point, aka innuendo................
Posted by: twoeyes at December 14, 2007 10:02 AM
miserableoldcow - I thought you had left us as we haven't heard from you for a while. Thank you for your lovely Christmas wish and I hope it comes true. I also wish you all the good things that you may have been hoping for.
To everyone (and I do mean everyone) in blogland I also send my warmest Christmas wishes and hope that 2008 is your best year ever.
Posted by: woodnwine at December 14, 2007 8:49 AM
ps...and don't forget the damage that is happening to our own Great Barrier Reef!!!
PSS...where is my chrissy pressy???
" we wish you a very merry christmas and a happy new year, lets hope its a good one, with out any fear"
Have a lovely day all...jewels
Posted by: junebaby57 at December 14, 2007 7:37 AM
hi guys
There are a lot of intersting messages here.
Lynath I agree with you on point that rsvp is here to make money and what will the next trip or offer be?? Also you description, foreploy, very clever!!
Jovial am with you on the point, if you believe that global warming is not happening, you belive that the landing on the moon was filmed in a studio!!!
I am not a researcher/scientist/academic, but you just have to look at what is happening at our icecaps to see that there is definitley something, bad , happening. Look at Greenland, they are actually getting warmer temps there!! Saw that in one of my sons national geographics.
So I think we all need to keep an open mind, and see, really see, what damage our technology is doing to the environment, which was never designed to take it!!!!
Have a lovely day...jewels
Posted by: junebaby57 at December 14, 2007 7:33 AM
Venting like an old humpback
Roll over and I’ll scratch your belly for you
Posted by: neuroticfish at December 14, 2007 7:32 AM
to miserableoldcow - love the name! how sweet that I'm included in your xmas list! but being the old scrooge that I am, do I have to find a bigger potato for you? or would pumpkin do? quite surprised that I was noted enough to be remembered.
maybe I should swap with mr fish??? I'm not paranoid, people really are out to get me.
cheers. enjoy your friday
Posted by: today122 at December 14, 2007 7:13 AM
Moo Cow
My GP asked me whether I needed 6 counselling sessions for Xmas. Or I think the term she used was “mental health.”
I said I was right for the moment. I was on RSVP. All me Ward Mates are there.
So I opted for a Ayurvedic Massage from India with inner Peace, spiritual enlightenment, hemispherical stimulation, a bit of Prana, perpitating Meridians, inner renewal and generally overindulging in rum balls
Posted by: neuroticfish at December 14, 2007 5:00 AM
Tis the season to be merry....tis the season to get bleary!!...come on you lot.... Santa's watching and he knows if you've been naughty or nice...
hiddencharms you are in serious trouble...JenJen you are getting something nice....Ninaschen...books for you...Brane...some devilish device it will take you 6 months to construct...Seraphsuzie something in purple I think!...ODE...a blow up doll (to practise on)...Notgodsgift...a mirror :)....Today122 (a small potato...sorry don't know you well enough yet!)..Waterbombe...expensive, perfumed gift I think (you have been particularly good)...Woodenwine.....whatever your little heart desires.....and neuroticfish.... six counselling sessions....sorry to all those who missed out ...life sux and sometimes you die..... Cow!
Posted by: miserableoldcow at December 14, 2007 1:19 AM
Jovial l watched An Inconvenient Truth a few nights ago and was impressed with Al Gore immensely.
Just think the American way of voting quite probably cost him 8 years in the Oval Office, something that post 9/11 he may be thankful for, however l believe him to be one of America's unsung political genuines.
Is he from Georgia, or some state nearby??.
I recall him being in Australia when the docudrama was released, doing the press thing and was struck by his calm yet steely resolve.............K
Posted by: auntykaz at December 13, 2007 11:43 PM
jovial67
That is because we are mature sensible grownups :)
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 13, 2007 11:22 PM
Jenjen, then disagree we shall. Hey, we managed to do this without name calling or insults... Cool! :)
Posted by: jovial67 at December 13, 2007 11:17 PM
jenjen57
but of course it happened. why else did I get the afternoon off school?
and it's all agreeing to disagree, after all. And chatting to others about opinion or belief or whatever is all good, I think, and only encourages more understanding of both your own and others' views.
Posted by: today122 at December 13, 2007 10:08 PM
Jovial67
This is my third attempt grrrrrrrr…sign in, not signed in……
We will have to agree to disagree. After much research I have become quite skeptical. The web reference is there for those who want to read further. Too often we believe what TV/newspapers/politicians tell us, when often there are other experts saying the exact opposite. Each of us has to make up our mind about the truth, or where on the spectrum the truth lies.
And I know we landed on the moon in 1969(?) cos I watched it on TV :)…………..actually I do believe it is true, but there are many who think it was a hoax. If it was, it was magnificent and I watched it spellbound.
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 13, 2007 10:04 PM
Dear Bloggers, enabling cookies may help some of the log in problems. I could have been the only one who didn't enable cookies before though. The security level that the computer was set for. I went through all the info RSVP had about log in problems.
Just popped in to see if there was a new blog topic. I support sustainability but arguing like before is pointless so am staying out for now. The sign in is such a pain and causes us to be on computers for longer, using up more electricity so I had to mention the cookies etc. Have a good time : )
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 13, 2007 9:51 PM
A case of Hipatitis( Terminal coolness) Woody?
Meanwhile, neuroticfish I think you are suffering from Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease
I don't agree with whaling and neither does most of the world who have the time and financial luxury to address such concerns, however I thought your additional remarks very distasteful and I am surprised.
If there is one thing I have learnt it is that you cannot judge past events using current standards whether relationships or wars.
All facts and circumstances must be taken into account before accurate historical judgements can be made and you have made a statement that may or may not be true and which you have mentioned in isolation of the big picture.
There are many explanations for these events.
Whatever the past and whatever the reasons there is no room for advocating violence as a solution, or inciting hate.
Posted by: thelynathdiary at December 13, 2007 9:46 PM
jenjen57
I hate to disagree with the content of your post at 8:27 PM but I feel your research is misguided. Being a researcher, I'm sure you would agree that you can't believe everything you read on the web.
Yes, there has been some debate as to whether global warming is actually happening, and if indeed it is, there's another debate that has been raging as to whether this 'purported' global warming is anthropogenic in nature. But for the website you quoted to cite it's content as fact, is like saying the lunar landing never occured and that it was in fact filmed in a Hollywood studio.
Have you seen the DVD 'An Inconvenient Truth'? I would highly recommend this to anyone and I have to say that Al Gore is one of my heroes.
Posted by: jovial67 at December 13, 2007 9:29 PM
Ok i spelt it wrong.. so s ue me.. .I have had a long day...
Posted by: seraphsuzie at December 13, 2007 9:00 PM
Lyanth.... (spelt correctly I do hope)
This might shock but I found your blog very funny... and harkens back to your much earlier posts months ago. :-) More of the same?
Posted by: seraphsuzie at December 13, 2007 8:58 PM
Lynath Sweetest
If you bothered looking down the bottom of a search page, you will notice an advertisement for those wanting to stick their hands in front of whalers’ harpoons.
The blogs are often linked to a paid advertiser.
Personally I think Greenpeace are wasting their time. A few torpedos would blow Japanese whalers out of the water for good. Throw a few hand grenades in the survivors in the water.
Yes, some of us remember who machine gunned allied survivors in the water. Sushi time.
Posted by: neuroticfish at December 13, 2007 8:58 PM
today122
No !!! Just a keen researcher who is cynical about the whole greenhouse gases/carbon footprint/global warming propaganda machine. There is a very interesting Brisbane academic by the name of Ray who has a lot to say about these issues.
'Kyoto........an agreement designed to make nations think that they're able to make a difference, political grandstanding and setting goals, rather than top down genuine concern?" Probably.
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 13, 2007 8:55 PM
jenjen57 - thanks for that interesting post. Many people go off half cocked so it is interesting to read some real facts. We criticise big business but we all use their products. No one wants a paper mill but everyone wants to be able to use toilet paper. No one wants a saw mill but many greenies want timber houses. Is it somehow better if they cut the trees down themselves? Do they have reaforestation programmes in place? No one wants dams but they all want water to drink. Greenies complain about pollution but drive around in 30 year old Peugots or Kombis because they are cool vehicles without giving a thought for the fact that they pollute much more than a modern Toyota.
It is necessary to be green where possible but it is also important to keep the real facts firmly in sight.
RSVP - do you realise how much energy you are wasting by making us sign in when we are already signed in?
Posted by: woodnwine at December 13, 2007 8:54 PM
and a third. it's ok, I'm sick of myself too!!
but I know I'm being too serious here.....but you get that.
cheers
Posted by: today122 at December 13, 2007 8:44 PM
sorry - another one.
My last post got cut short.
jenjen - are you an academic? You write very interesting things on all sorts of weird and wonderful ideas.
Will Kyoto make a great deal of difference? Or am I just cynical, and it is an agreement designed to make nations think that they're able to make a difference, political grandstanding and setting goals, rather than top down genuine concern? I have no idea, and only know what the press tells us.
Posted by: today122 at December 13, 2007 8:42 PM
jenjen57 - another interesting post
And the Americans still refuse to sign any agreement, Kyoto or otherwise, but that no longer surprises.
I don't get the carbon trading scheme, dump as much as you like in the environment, but throw money at it in an attempt to "buy" a conscience. A very cynical attempt I consider. Richard Branson buying carbon credits, with the cash he's earned by running an airline? Interesting logic there.
And the "allocation" of carbon emissions to a particular country due to air travel. I'm not sure if I see the point. Surely any carbon emissions are damaging the greater atmosphere, and air above a particular country is not that relevant?
Posted by: today122 at December 13, 2007 8:37 PM
Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future.
Again...this site is a business. A business needs money to function. where does money come from? Selling things and advertising for other people selling things.
The point of the topic is to ascertain interest in ecotourism. I bet there will be a trip or a special offer appearing any moment now.
The blogs do not have to be all about 'dating' to be relevant to the site. I don't understand the fear of daring to blog off topic (eg escape the herd) Rules are made to be broken or at the very least queried.
However here's something for you worried people to ponder...
Karmageddon : It's when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, and then the Earth explodes and it's a serious bummer.
Unfortunately I cannot claim credit for this Sarchasm ( The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.) but I do know that there is a lot of . Glibido ( All talk and no action) going on mainly due to all the Foreploy (Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid.) that gets posted here.
Posted by: thelynathdiary at December 13, 2007 8:28 PM
1 MYTH Planet earth is currently undergoing global warming
FACT Accurate and representative temperature measurements from satellites and balloons show that the planet has cooled significantly in the last two or three years, losing in only 18 months 15% of the claimed warming which took over 100 years to appear — that warming was only one degree fahrenheit (half of one degree Celsius) anyway, and part of this is a systematic error from groundstation readings which are inflated due to the 'urban heat island effect' i.e. local heat retention due to urban sprawl, not global warming...and it is these, 'false high' ground readings which are then programmed into the disreputable climate models, which live up to the GIGO acronym — garbage in, garbage out.
2 MYTH Even slight temperature rises are disastrous, ice caps will melt, people will die
FACT In the UK, every mild winter saves 20,000 cold-related deaths, and scaled up over northern Europe mild winters save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, also parts of ice caps are melting yet other parts are thickening but this isn't reported as much (home experiment: put some water in a jug or bowl, add a layer of ice cubes and mark the level — wait until the ice has melted and look again, the level will have fallen). Data from ice core samples shows that in the past, temperatures have risen by ten times the current rise, and fallen again, in the space of a human lifetime.
3 MYTH Carbon Dioxide levels in our atmosphere at the moment are unprecedented (high).
FACT Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, currently only 350 parts per million have been over 18 times higher in the past at a time when cars, factories and power stations did not exist — levels rise and fall without mankind's help.
4 MYTH Mankind is pumping out carbon dioxide at a prodigious rate.
FACT 96.5% of all carbon dioxide emissions are from natural sources, mankind is responsible for only 3.5%, with 0.6% coming from fuel to move vehicles, and about 1% from fuel to heat buildings.
http://www.abd.org.uk/green_myths.htm
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 13, 2007 8:27 PM
Globally, an incredible 26% of the total energy used is used by Americans, who constitute just 5% of the population - compare this with the 2 billion people who have no electricity at all.
The world's population produces 16 million tonnes of carbon emissions every 24 hours.
The concentration of carbon in the atmosphere has increased by 40% since the Industrial Revolution began.
The carbon emissions from air travel are difficult to quantify, as it is sometimes unclear to which country the emissions should be allocated.
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 13, 2007 8:18 PM
You're right today122, I've recently been wondering if people are even reading the question/topic in the first place, or if they just skip that bit and go straight to the convo to add their 2 cents??
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 13, 2007 8:02 PM
cutemummy84 - I agree totally! But it seems to me that there's only a few posts about the topic and then it's just chatting anyway, all over the shop, and a tad catty, methinks.
and that's a good tip woodnwine - didn't know that.
Why does everyone on here have such long names - keep getting dyslexic fingers having to type all this!
cheers and it's almost Friday!
Posted by: today122 at December 13, 2007 7:43 PM
You know, it was much easier to blame RSVP! But it doesn't matter anyway.
When is there going to be a new topic? I don't think anyone much cared for the Travelling Green, or at least I don't think they did... Why don't RSVP just have an open chat room/s? That way everyone can just say what they want without being told off for going off topic.
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 13, 2007 7:35 PM
cutemummy - before you do your first post after logging on always do a right click, copy - then if you have to sign in again you can just paste; after signing in 5 more times. But remember it isn't RSVP's fault - it's your computer.
Posted by: woodnwine at December 13, 2007 7:31 PM
too right! Especially annoying after you've written an essay, re-read it and then find out that it was all a waste of time and totally worthless as there was a "registration error". The registration error can bite me! Grrrr
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 13, 2007 7:28 PM
yeah, cutemummy - I thought it was just me!
you type your brilliance, and it falls over. so you just give up.
Posted by: today122 at December 13, 2007 7:25 PM
Now we are being rude to RSVP all because you don't like the topics picked, liked I said we are all different if the the topic is not intersting to you don't contribute simple! I am not saying that I would not be unhappy with what ever at anytime, inregard to RSVP but be serious! there is a sying and I cn't remember what it is but it is hard being at the top or resposible for anything. Blaming some one who has the job of puting upthe bloggs up is not the go. Maybe ther should be blogs as there are for differnet topics, then one that is constantly called i.e. "I'm in for a fight" were you on log on if you dare, or contribute, where grieviances are noted and responded to. yes and if you are in another blog and you feel the need for a pound of flesh you could say "right let's have it out at "I'm in for a fight" and then you and anyone that wants to join in goes to that blog, leaving the other blogs on topic, or at least civil, of course we are bound to get off topic, it is only human, as one thing leads to another but at least that who want to learn something about others are not bombarded with those who want to fight.
Posted by: mstingle at December 13, 2007 5:58 PM
Jovial, WnW, NotGg, all very interesting ideas. I think that RSVP are doing well as far as blog topics, after all they are not mind readers. Does it matter if a topic is discussed a number of times or more. Some topics will be more popular than others but we are all different and while something may not appeal to you it may do to some, even if only a few. This remindes me of taxes. We have to pay the same rate of tax depending on our own income and what we have to contribute. What gets me is that. Some one in the city is condsiderd ore worthy when it come to the spending money on them appose to some one in the country say. They get a way with it by saying well we get more money from the city people because there are more of them. They look at a county town and sy no you can't have a bus another example. For crying out loud we all pay the same taxes. Why instead of saying we get more money in total fromthe city apposed to the country areas and count all monies colected and say we have collected so much, there for we can provide for all over all, Othewise it is user pay, so why should the country people be paying so much when they do not recive what city people do. Oh and if you are wondering I may live in the country now but I am from the city and plan to get closer again.
Posted by: mstingle at December 13, 2007 5:40 PM
Bob - that may fall under Murphy's law.
Posted by: woodnwine at December 13, 2007 4:32 PM
WnW,
Yeah, but I think that is like the suggestion box in large corporations; they actually dont want any, its just there to make you think that your opinions are important.
G&C,
I guess that comes down to when do you expect to receive, and offer, exclusivity? Some people take the profile down immediately they get a meeting - a bit too early really. Then there are guys like me who are also interested in meeting friends, or want to date in the old style to see if they can meet someone out of a bunch of people - frought with danger, I know, but still only dating and nothing else.
I think its probably more of a mutual, sometimes unspoken, agreement that you both just know when it is right?
All,
Anyone noticed that if you cut and paste the comment first you get on straight away but if you trust that you are signed in, guaranteed you are not – or am I just lucky?
Bob
Posted by: notgodsgift at December 13, 2007 4:25 PM
Woody,I think you are really "going out" with someone once they take their profile down for you.Only then can you focus on each other.
Posted by: graceandcharm at December 13, 2007 3:36 PM
jovial67 - very funny about the remote but my stepdaughter was the worst I have ever seen, she would sit holding it continuously whenever she watched TV.
Here's another topic - when do you know you are "going out" with someone?
Posted by: woodnwine at December 13, 2007 2:32 PM
Oops, that should have been:
Do you have an idea for a blog topic - PART 2.
Posted by: jovial67 at December 13, 2007 1:05 PM
Here's some ideas for Blog topics:
- Do you have an idea for a blog topic?
- After being in a longterm relationship, when is the right time to begin dating again?
- The dynamics of dating when you have children (this could incorporate being in relationships and blending families).
- Funny (or disastrous) dating stories
- Tips to create a killer profile
- Shoes!! Bargains!! Unravelling the mystery of the female mind when it comes to shopping.
- The parallels between a babies need for a dummy (pacifier) and a man's need to hold the remote control.
Posted by: jovial67 at December 13, 2007 12:58 PM
Hey Bob - maybe RSVP should go to their blog about suggested topics and actually use some that people put forward when asked.
Posted by: woodnwine at December 13, 2007 12:39 PM
WnW,
No mate, just an idea for a new topic as this one has generated little interest on the actual topic itself (suggesting that Karina's future at RSVP is looking pretty bleak if she's running out of ideas).
Bob
Posted by: notgodsgift at December 13, 2007 12:13 PM
Is the title of this blog now "Commitment"? Bob, is that ecologically sustainable?
Posted by: woodnwine at December 13, 2007 11:31 AM
Hi,
I'm with you MissWendyXX, dont really see the point of this topic unless of course Karina is just trying to keep herself relevant to RSVP.
How about "Commitment" (sorry boys, that cold feeling running down your spine isn't someone stepping on your grave). That should stir the pot!!
Bob
Posted by: notgodsgift at December 13, 2007 10:44 AM
The Coorong has ecotours including learning about Indigenous culture from that area. (Do not think that was clear below, sorry.)
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 13, 2007 10:30 AM
This bit was supposed to go with the post below, got mixed up with the resigning and copying, pasting.
lettuce...rabbits...cabbages...its all a bit Alice in Wonderland goes vegetarian, but we are supposed to talk ecotourism. Ok South Australia has a place called the Coorong, and I just looked it up as I have not been there yet, Arkaroola Resort and Wilderness Sanctuary is an award winning ecotourism destination.
Rundle Mall is just the main shopping precint (they took the cars away and paved it) Nicer than a big indoors shopping centre maybe. Hi cutemummy84 I see you are from Adelaide also.
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 13, 2007 10:28 AM
misswendyxx
And about the topic........true. Travelling green is not attracting a lot of relevant topic. Strange choice for a dating site blog, although I did try and explain the (rather dubious) connection to jovial67 the other night.
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 13, 2007 10:28 AM
I will make my own travel choices to minimise harm to the environment. Going to stay off this particular blog as it is all over the place and I am guilty of doing it too, sorry bloggers. My profiles real and I would not judge another as some people could have valid reasons for having innaccuarate, always/mostly hidden profiles. Multiple profiles by one person who blog together why bother? Write a journal maybe.
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 13, 2007 10:27 AM
misswendyxx
Now I am having your signing in problems........how did that happen?? So much for site maintainance !! Sign in, comment, please sign in, lost comment, sign in, start again.........gggrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 13, 2007 10:26 AM
Gee this topic is a real success.
It has about 250 posts and of those just under 20 have directly addressed the travelling green topic. I'd say this topic is looking decidedly green and needs to travel .......right into the recycle bin.
Posted by: misswendyxx at December 13, 2007 10:05 AM
Could I suggest that we only respond to posts that are about things that will add to the positives about ourselves or one that we learn from. We are wasting time truely getting to know one another. Maybe that is why there is so much negativity because people are afraid to share themselves. Start afresh forgive everyone that you feel has hurt you and lets get to know each other and forge friendships, instead of enemies you never know you may find that there are truely interesting things about one another and you didn't have to relieve the boreddom with spite after all
Posted by: mstingle at December 13, 2007 9:58 AM
"turn it off when not in use? Does this apply to partners?" Gee you really crack me up wnw
Posted by: mstingle at December 13, 2007 9:10 AM
babble on - I have carefully filed you under the heading of "why bother". You are rude for no reason, like your other profiles, and I just don't get the point of you, if you understand what I mean.
This is after all a dating site isn't it? Makes you wonder sometimes. Good luck all you clever, mysterious, sarcastic people. All you are proving to me is that you are misguided in your life, often rude and know how to set up multiple profiles - nothing else.
Posted by: woodnwine at December 13, 2007 9:10 AM
twoeyes
"I wonder if I've been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I'm not the same, the next question is 'Who in the world am I?' Ah, that's the great puzzle!"
For all the multiple nonexistent profilers who surely must be getting dizzy down the rabbit hole.....
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 13, 2007 9:04 AM
And just where is the Rundle Mall...and is the "one" there for everyone or are we all going to fight over him???
Cutemummy....nice profile, well written (sorry I peeked). As for Babblons comments about dump the rest, why bother?? Weren't we all being compared to used cars just a bit earlier. Or at least our brains were...hmmm I'm still wondering how a brain can be in a "vegetarian" state...does that mean we are all to become herbivores? Bring on the lettuce I say...
Posted by: wishfulthinker03 at December 13, 2007 8:52 AM
"there comes a time the walrus said, to speak of many things, of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings.........etc"
why are people on a dating site with a hidden profile. sort of defeats the purpose, methinks. If a potential partner cant see to whom they are chatting with, or blogging with , then what chance does the hidden person have in meeting their match.????
Question is based on this comment......
You may pass him in thr Rundle Mall or perhaps sitting on the grass on the banks of the Torrens or maybe a contractor who does maintainance.
But he will find you in the most unexpected place,just be patient.
Posted by: babblon at December 12, 2007 11:26 PM ....
curiouser, and curiouser, said the white rabbit, as he disappeared, down the hole............
Posted by: twoeyes at December 13, 2007 8:33 AM
Take my advise from a male point of view.
Everything is where it should be it is nice and tidy and shows some sort of attractive class about you , particularly in your skin.
Dump the rest, i reaise you have a two year old but you will have another in the next five years,somebody you know,who is not on this site.
You may pass him in thr Rundle Mall or perhaps sitting on the grass on the banks of the Torrens or maybe a contractor who does maintainance.
But he will find you in the most unexpected place,just be patient.
Posted by: babblon at December 12, 2007 11:26 PM
Goodnight its definately bedtime!
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 12, 2007 11:23 PM
Just getting out there and meeting people in person, is great. You can not beat meeting people for real. off topic post sorry.
I would rather see a profile with a few sentences than a profile hidden all the time.
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 12, 2007 11:22 PM
Sorry jenjen, thought everyone had gone to bed and no one was reading this stuff anymore!
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 11:20 PM
Thank you fortune teller! And it's child, not children! I actually hate that photo, keep meaning to delete it but keep forgetting... Better do that now...
Oh by the way, any idea when that gentle, kind and quietly spoken man will walk into my life? Or is he the one I overlook because he's too quiet? And how do you know?
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 11:18 PM
The impact of global tourism on the environment is a large concern. Governments, businesses and the public are all making efforts to reduce the effect of travel on the planet. The EU has committed to reducing carbon emissions by 60% by 2050, Silverjet in the UK have become the first airline to introduce a mandatory carbon offset charge in their ticket price while Boeing and Airbus are battling to create a more fuel-efficient plane.
Car sharing to the airport is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and the environmental impact of your holiday.
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 12, 2007 11:18 PM
Having a go at posting to this blog.
Wednesday 11:15PM EST
In case it makes it through, I'll offer the following on-topic contribution: "Go Greenpeace"
Thanks
Posted by: onlinedatingexpert at December 12, 2007 11:15 PM
You have one photo there critical importance.It is the one in the burgundy top.
It shows your true potential and what you can be.You need to maintain your health and fitness and what a no better motivator than your children.
Your profile appears honest and forthright and you are deserving of a gentle and kind,quietly spoken man who can connect with your children,
When you find this person, he is the one for you.
Posted by: babblon at December 12, 2007 11:13 PM
Thank you.
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 11:07 PM
babblon - Just because my profile has plenty of words doesn't mean there's no mystery... And I'm a good talker once comfortable (or drunk, either way!) so after 20 mins I find plenty to say. Unless the other person is boring - but that's another story...
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 11:05 PM
cutemummy
Chingchong is a nickname for an asian american
Be interesting to see what profile pops up, when and if it ever does
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 12, 2007 11:02 PM
I see what you mean cutemummy.no mystery at all.
What would you talk about on a date after 20 minutes.
I guess that is why a lot like to have coffee .
for me I would prefer honest mystery I find it very stimulating just like the firl who said in her profile that her friend laugh at her delivery of a joke more than the joke.
I find that very appealing and sincere in a young woman,gives you a ting in the heart string.
Posted by: babblon at December 12, 2007 11:02 PM
Ah well you lot have given him every thing he wanted .You have all stood up and taken note of who he is or isn`t .I bet you have all had a look at his profile too. Just what he wanted he stired the pot and you all bit. Well done babblon hope you feel better now. Did it take the boardom out of your day ?And no i`m not haveing a go at any body i`m just stateing a fact.Tomorrow is a new day and a new face may appear to start all over again.
Posted by: outamycomfortzone at December 12, 2007 11:00 PM
I take it Confuscious was taken when you were picking out your nickname chingchong...
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 10:57 PM
Don't be sorry, I checked out yours too! Besides, I don't recall seeing a rule saying that you can't check the profile of people of the same sex!! And thanks for the compliment! Appreciated
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 10:55 PM
cutemummy
Why ? That is the question isn't it. Who knows ? Who cares ?
Good nickname by the way. Suits you :) Sorry, I peeked........
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 12, 2007 10:54 PM
Because I have yet to write one,I am only in the early stages of decision as to use this site or go back to my normal group of work friends and be patient in my search.
Posted by: chingchong at December 12, 2007 10:52 PM
Why would he have lots of profiles? Is he desperate? (PS - before you all get your backs up it was a question not a comment!)
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 10:47 PM
cutemummy84
Babblon/chingchong/kyotohilton....... he keeps himself amused by talking to himself
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 12, 2007 10:45 PM
chingchong - how come when I click on your name it says there is no profile?
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 10:43 PM
babblon - not to be rude, but do you realise that she was being sarcastic? Have you checked out her profile? I'm glad I can speed read or I'd have been there for ages! Slightsynchronicity is right, you should put more stuff on your profile, mystery isn't always going to work..
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 10:39 PM
babblon I just looked at your profile, its wonderful and says so much. Good luck on your search.
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 12, 2007 10:27 PM
Apologies for the stupid comment - wrote one before and it said I wasn't signed in... So annoying!
jenjen - I like the little jokes you throw in here and there - keep it up!
Everyone else - who is who? And why do you all have lots of profiles? Or am I just dazed and confused??!!
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 10:27 PM
Also re this one:
That's right ,the female brain has been used and as such has deteriated to vegetarian state of no use to anyone, much like a used car that has had the guts flogged out of the engine,the tyres are worn and flat,the dashboard and the upholstery has developed cracks that only a good lick of plaster could mend,the grill is full holes and the body has sagged in the middle and has got rust spots all over it.Not to mention the airfilter is clogged and not much oxygen is getting to the power plant,the oil dried up in the gearbox and the rear axle needs replacing.
Posted by: babblon at December 12, 2007 10:11 PM
Is this what the blogs has degenerated into? No wonder people are leaving in droves.....
RSVP, *PLEASE* do something about these blogs......
Posted by: wraecca at December 12, 2007 10:27 PM
You don't need to hide to get by.....oh please now l am having a fit.
And I'm a worn out tyre.....gee l think l have seen a lot of your comments before......in a past life......yours not mine..........wonder what it will be next......let me guess.
How bout l call myself a bitch and relieve you of the pleasure.
After all you have called me that before......in your past life of course.
Nothing like a bit of a rumble on a Wednesday night .............K
Posted by: auntykaz at December 12, 2007 10:26 PM
Yellow spotted purple monkies
Posted by: cutemummy84 at December 12, 2007 10:25 PM
Re the following:
oh hiddencharms I wish you would go and hang yourself and take a few of your imaginary friends with you
Posted by: kyotohilton at December 12, 2007 10:07 AM
That is *really* nasty, as well as uncalled for.
RSVP, are you reading this???
Posted by: wraecca at December 12, 2007 10:24 PM
blabbing one
He of the none existent profile and mysogenist rantings........careful you are beginning to froth
And you know what they say.........use it or lose it.
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 12, 2007 10:17 PM
Well then best you you be off , clearly no one here suits your errr shall we call it a personality???
Somehow l think not.
Trust a male to use denigrating terms when he can't think of anything useful to say.
And apologies to the majority of guys here who are reasonable, pleasant and interesting.
Which does not include you babbler...................K
Posted by: auntykaz at December 12, 2007 10:15 PM
yeah and your one is real............K
Posted by: auntykaz at December 12, 2007 10:05 PM
Hah already there babbling brook already there........you think that was boring take a check of your posts....yawn..................K
Posted by: auntykaz at December 12, 2007 9:58 PM
Talking of braindead,
In the hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where their family member lay gravely ill.
Finally, the doctor came in looking tired and somber.
"I'm afraid I'm the bearer of bad news," he said as he surveyed the worried faces.
"The only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain transplant. It's an experimental procedure, very risky but it is the only hope. Insurance will cover the procedure, but you will have to pay for the brain yourselves.”
The family members sat silent as they absorbed the news. After a great length of time, someone asked, "Well, how much does a brain cost?"
The doctor quickly responded, "$5,000 for a male brain, and $200 for a female brain."
The moment turned awkward. Men in the room tried not to smile, avoiding eye contact with the women, but some actually smirked. A man unable to control his curiosity, blurted out the question everyone wanted to ask,
"Why is the male brain so much more?"
The doctor smiled at the childish innocence and explained to the entire group,
“It's just standard pricing procedure. We have to mark down the price of the female brains, because they've actually been used."
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 12, 2007 9:52 PM
Sorry to disappoint you, lonely profiler...I just happen to have lots of other things to do and people to see and talk to...can't do the 24/7 thing with my eyeballs glued to the computer...
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 12, 2007 9:48 PM
jenjen57 and WnW that was funny...
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 12, 2007 9:36 PM
On the topic, yes I would go on an ecotourism holiday. Some of my best holidays with friends and family were camping or cabin trips. This was in National Parks.
We have "green" electicity ( a percentage) and have converted to those funny looking light globes. I try to walk whenever possible, like to local shops. Was shocked to discover Adelaide is the most car dependent city in Australia and of course the city with the least public transport use. We have a solar hot water service and hope to get a solar electic panel. I catch the bus a lot in my weekly travels. With Adelaide in drought also, I am careful with water use. We built a spare room and designed it to be solar passive. Most bloggers are probably doing a lot to make a light footprint on our earth. Was it WoodnWine who said instead of dating???? have them stay, thus saving on lots of costs or something like that. Very good idea. How long would someone hypothetically have to stay if they flew 9000 kilometres to offset the carbon used?
I love this blog.
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 12, 2007 9:34 PM
woodnwine
Hmmmm........could apply.........turn them off, unplug them, hang them out to dry, run them out of town......
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 12, 2007 9:22 PM
jenjen57 - turn it off when not in use? Does this apply to partners?
Posted by: woodnwine at December 12, 2007 9:19 PM
auntykaz
He is just looking for bites. He will tire of it soon, or change profiles.........ho hum
Back on topic with some handy hints
These will start to reduce your contribution to global warming.
• Sign up to a green energy supplier, who will supply electricity from renewable sources (e.g. wind and hydroelectric power) - this will reduce your carbon footprint contribution from electricity to zero
• Turn it off when not in use (lights, television, DVD player, Hi Fi, computer , actually NO NO not the computer lol )
• Turn down the water heating setting (just 2 degrees will make a significant saving)
• Fill your dish washer and washing machine with a full load - this will save you water, electricity, and washing powder
• Fill the kettle with only as much water as you need
• Unplug your mobile phone as soon as it has finished charging
• Do your weekly shopping in a single trip
• Hang out the washing to dry rather than tumble drying it
• Go for a run rather than drive to the gym
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 12, 2007 9:15 PM
What a load of rubbish...........K
Posted by: auntykaz at December 12, 2007 8:58 PM
Let the babbling pinpongball go...see how long he can keep it up...
You know, most people have friends..to call or visit, or email...must be very lonely for this poor lonely babbling blogger...no-one else will put up with it!
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 12, 2007 8:01 PM
twoeyes: I too am rolling around laughing...I've never seen someone blog a conversation, and a chastisement, to themselves before...
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 12, 2007 7:59 PM
Is this supposed to be clever? Is it interesting to anyone? Back to my spag bog I think.
Posted by: woodnwine at December 12, 2007 7:25 PM
This is the best laugh I have had in ages, sorry if anyone is put out by this statement but I can't stop laughing. This is not a farce is it made up by the creators of Faulty Towers? For get thinking gee I am bored I need company, this is really a blast!!!
Posted by: mstingle at December 12, 2007 7:13 PM
Wow, not only talking to one's self but chastising one's self as well. Clever tactic! This is really fascinating stuff and oh so clever as well (loved the lotus blossum reference, kind of brings it all together rather nicely). How do some of you people get to sleep with all those voices going around in your heads?
At least no one is printing all this out or it would be very environmentally unaware.Or did I hear someone say they were - naughty, naughty, think of the trees.
I am pretty rivited to bthis but reluctantly I will drag myself away to go and cook my fabulous dinner for one, just Woodnwine.
Posted by: woodnwine at December 12, 2007 6:48 PM
now this really getting funny...........i mean belly laughing till it hurts funny. stop it
Posted by: twoeyes at December 12, 2007 6:43 PM
AuntyK: It's all good. I have printouts...of the recent and the past...
To anyone who has met this person...could you please tell me what I did, so that on his very first blog - ever - he launched an insulting and viscous attack on myself and others (over 40s site) and has continued to denigrate and try to humiliate us ever since...???
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 12, 2007 6:03 PM
Let me at him in a ruck, woodnwine...He might need his playmates then...
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 12, 2007 5:37 PM
Istj54,
That was very magnaninous of you to forgive him; I dont know that too many people who cop that sort of abuse would do the same.
Bob
Posted by: notgodsgift at December 12, 2007 4:18 PM
Hi, Since I like to inspire a bit of controversy I'll say the following. Kyoto will either force a reduction in our standard of living or the construction of nuclear plants. There's no such thing as a free treaty.
The fuse has been lit.
Cheers Phil
Posted by: brane at December 12, 2007 7:56 AM
What exactly does tantric sex have to do with a green holiday? If you all want to talk sex, why don't you petition RSVP to do a blog for that subject? I myself do try my best to be "green" in all I do, whether it's holidays or lawn mowing. There's not a lot you can do about the emissions of a jet engine, although they are more eficient than an an automotive engine. So I guess that if you try to be as eco as you can be outside of the plane, you are contributing to "doing your bit" for the planet.
Posted by: phillby1 at December 12, 2007 6:23 AM
jenjen: give yourself more credit, gorgeous girl...
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 11, 2007 11:45 PM
hiddencharms
This is my place to be brave........:)
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 11, 2007 11:38 PM
Oh jenjen57...where oh where did you get this sense of humour...and here you were saying you were shy....
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 11, 2007 11:26 PM
ha ha jenjen57 that made me laugh...
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 11, 2007 11:11 PM
kyotohilton: as you would know, tantric celibacy is also popular and taught. Perhaps you could regale us about that also. As you probably know it is useful on those occasions when a person is not in a sexual (tantric) relationship. Which happens to some people, sometimes. i.e. tantric celibacy helps the practictioner have self control among other things while communing with the divine. You surely know all about it. However it is not really related to the topic of travelling green? unless you were referring to the mile high club. Have you been on a date lately kyotohilton? With all that knowledge it is a wonder you have time to blog. Cheers.
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 11, 2007 11:10 PM
On topic......sort of, slightly.....
Q: How many Greenies does it take to change a lightbulb ?
A1: None - lightbulbs aren't biodegradable. Greenies prefer to suffocate themselves with oil lamps.
A2: Twenty to write the EPA report, a hundred to protest the lightbulb changing, and one to give away the socket to the government so the evil capitalists don't get their hands on it and make a profit by offering to change it at a lower price.
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 11, 2007 10:46 PM
I am a tantrika thanks to Icarus & Oceana.
X X X
Posted by: trumanscat at December 11, 2007 10:04 PM
hmm tantric sex, anyone remeber that episode on sex and the city??? It was one of the laugh out loud ones, It is still on Foxtel, so I still get my fix!!!
Posted by: junebaby57 at December 11, 2007 7:58 PM
Much and all as I would love to stay and chat with you...I find that I am one who chooses only to interact with those with real personalities (one that is, not many).
Unlike yourself and all of your imaginary playmates, I DO have a life outside of these blogs...
But sweetie, I will do you one favour...I'll put some toilet paper in the mail for you (biodegradable, of course).
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 11, 2007 7:41 PM
Oh kyotohilton, keep going...you're true colours are shining through...
Just remember...I'm not the one that got caught making exactly the same posts, using 2 different monikers within seconds of each other...And you think no-one noticed...laughing stock, man. Laughing stock.
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 11, 2007 7:22 PM
and hopefully no mad cow disease.............
Posted by: twoeyes at December 11, 2007 7:14 PM
I've read up quite a bit and dabbled...only dabbled...in Tantris Sex and like Liz Davenport...lgp gas...killing/culling cows...or getting cow pooper scoopers...it is another energy saving exercise...so more travelling green....kyotohilton you seem to be acting a bit like Paris yourself.
Posted by: istj54 at December 11, 2007 7:11 PM
I have a preserved cane toad as a keyring, does that mean I have done my greenhouse bit ???
Posted by: hermanhesse at December 11, 2007 7:11 PM
and thats tantric not tantra
Posted by: twoeyes at December 11, 2007 7:11 PM
kyotohilton: To solve even more of the owrlds greenhouse emmission problems...she got rid of you...!!! She must be a great woman!
Posted by: hiddencharms at December 11, 2007 6:55 PM
neuroticfish
To say nothing of the mycology involved in beer wine and cheese......
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 11, 2007 5:17 PM
Yes,jenje57,my advice is to do just that:
"encourage the 3 older ones to run away from home for a while (at 19 23 and 24 they are old enough) and I can take the youngest and go stay with my girlfriend for a while" :)
Take this advice from one who KNOWS !!! Best of luck with it all.....
Posted by: graceandcharm at December 11, 2007 5:09 PM
Aliane, if you don’t like horny toads, try mycology.
Stinkhorns are fungi which appear when you don’t want them to, elongated with two spore sacks at their base. Their tip can be covered by a foul smelling and spore laden slime. Slimey is already running from this one.
Charles Darwin’s grand-daughter used to mount an anti fungal jihad, burning stinkhorns to protect the purity of thought amongst her female servants.
They were named by a French pioneer mycologist with a French senses of humour.
Their Latin name is Phallus impudicua.
Guaranteed, you won’t touch another mushroom ever again
Posted by: neuroticfish at December 11, 2007 5:05 PM
jenjen57 yes I have been doing the samething. I have been looking at other female profiles to put faces to names, especially when they say something interesting but I have noticed that there are a number that are not accessable.
Posted by: mstingle at December 11, 2007 5:03 PM
aliane, everyone has a different view about age differences. If you feel okay about it go for it, I myself personally think that as long as the younger of the two is at least 30 who cares by the age, they are full grown adults male or female by this stage, so age to me does not matter.(of course this would not apply to younger couples).
Posted by: mstingle at December 11, 2007 5:00 PM
imanenigma
Ok so the bathroom is rigged up , sort of ! Can run a drain into next doors dam from the shower :) do you think he will notice the pipe from the loo, hehe ? And dont you dare suggest one of those nasty long drop arrangements !! It gets nasty enough when the septic gets full !
graceandcharm
Obviously this is a logistical arrangement that we are going to have to put a lot of thought into ! Maybe I can encourage the 3 older ones to run away from home for a while (at 19 23 and 24 they are old enough) and I can take the youngest and go stay with my girlfriend for a while :)
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 11, 2007 5:00 PM
Hey jenjen57,I know a really clever tiler! All you need is water, a corner of the shed, an old bath, some taps/fittings and most important..drainage & gravity for the waste water. Plus some temporary walls for privacy etc......or just a cold hose around the back of the shed. Oh and a loo! @aliane, re: your airline pilot, why not just go with it and see how it works out? @graceandcharm- sounds like you do have an interesting tale to tell....Imanenigma
Posted by: imanenigma at December 11, 2007 4:38 PM
Oh Jenjen57 you too are brave,what a ride it will be.May the force be with you!!!
"A green source of power that will run everything?",are you kidding?With my ex it was :"that small generator is enough to power the lot dear".Geez you should have seen my washing machine blow up in smoke,so no it did not power everything,or more than one or 2 items at once.We had a gas fridge.
Whatever we had to build the house was made from scratch,or at least 2nd hand.He made the heater,of course(and it blew up too.........!!).
Perhaps my mate Jovial would have further ideas if he can put the sock darning down for a moment or 2 to advise us?
Posted by: graceandcharm at December 11, 2007 4:34 PM
am leaving my tights stick and socks and buts right out of this thread....shu read nuts, but there is a pussy playing with my left hand as i type..........
Posted by: twoeyes at December 11, 2007 4:34 PM
graceandcharm
Well done !! My son and I were just talking earlier about moving into our big shed (20m by 8m) while we take the house apart and put it back together !! We can run power and water down to it but cant think of a good way to rig up a working bathroom for 5 !! Is there a green source of power that will run everything??
twoeyes
Sure you want to go there, after all the talk of socks, tights, nuts and sticks elsewhere ? Very brave of you :)
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 11, 2007 4:23 PM
I've lived without conventional power for almost a year and did it with a young family.This girl knows how to start a generator :))))) Greeen? Don't talk to me about being green,I've gone as green as they can go!! On the up side- I'm gonna write a book about it one day.........built a stone house as well....but that's another story.
Posted by: graceandcharm at December 11, 2007 4:15 PM
its not just toads that get horny...........rhinoes, elphants, and in the spirit of bahhumbug.....reindeer also
Posted by: twoeyes at December 11, 2007 4:11 PM
neuroticfish
Kiss a frog you might get Prince Charming (I wish.....sigh), what do you get if you pucker up with a horny toad ? Just germs ?
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 11, 2007 3:51 PM
surely as a frog you will monopolize the kisses, as they, the damsels are looking for their princes......(in tights)
Posted by: twoeyes at December 11, 2007 2:40 PM
I'm travelling as a frog from now on to support the campaign for Travelling Green.
I reckon I will get more kisses that way with every woman looking for their Prince Charming hope they settle for Prince of Thieves
Posted by: kyotohilton at December 11, 2007 2:34 PM
completely female in the flesh, no gender reassignment here.
Can anyone vouch for that?!
tis true
Posted by: twoeyes at December 11, 2007 2:08 PM
why I could be sitting on a gold mine even....Posted by: misswendyxx at December 11, 2007 9:08 AM
yep you surely are mis xxx
Posted by: twoeyes at December 11, 2007 2:06 PM
That's alright jenjen, peek all you like.... however I was beginning to get concerned that bloggers think I am a man due to the number of women checking out my profile, nope, completely female in the flesh, no gender reassignment here.
Can anyone vouch for that?!
LOL
Am I having a ball or what?
Excuse the pun!
LOL
Posted by: trumanscat at December 11, 2007 12:58 PM
trumanscat
Hi ! Excuse me for peeking.......like to put a face to the names :)
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 11, 2007 12:51 PM
I used to love taking the swag & the dog for a night outbush but then I got spooked.
On the dirt track between Kata Tjuta & the WA border I stopped one night to have a pee. It was late, I was on my way back to Alice & it was just the dog & me. Suddenly I felt very aware of someone watching me, ALL the hairs on my body rose in response. I didn't stop, I got in that troopie & took off.
Sometime later I did a return trip with some women, taking them back to their communities.... they said to me "Kungka, don't stop here, that man is here, that kidachi man..."
Now when I go camping I like to take a friend, similarly to when I am in the ocean...
Posted by: trumanscat at December 11, 2007 12:38 PM
junebaby
I'm with you.......can't beat a nice comfy bed to sleep on ! Over the years have done lots of rough camping with the kids.....gradually built up a supply of camp beds, lights,fridge/freezer,toilet/shower etc, none of which have seen the light of day for about 5 years now !! The oldest one decided she couldnt go camping without a proper toilet and a hair straightener, next one missed his pc, and the youngest one hated the mossies !! So now its the resort at Tangalooma or Fraser if we go off road. Works`for me !!
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 11, 2007 12:24 PM
camping, hmmmmmm.
I am a luxury camper, i need a bed as anything else or less stuffs my back and I can't walk properly the next day!! (that is from sleeping on the ground!!)
Also need a net for the bed, as I can't stand creepy crawlies.
And I need a hairdryer, otherwise the hair is all over the place, and I have a big head of hair!!! which, when I am in porn queen mode (as some guys on this site seem to think in some first conversations ) , all the guys luv!!!!!! BUT maybe those guys don't camp, probably stiletto's and a french maid outfit are not standard camping equipment!!!!
Otherwise, love being outdoors, love the beach, so lets go!!!!!!
I am having a lovely day at home....jewels
Posted by: junebaby57 at December 11, 2007 12:14 PM
neuroticfish, that posting is hilarious. I may get Austen Tayshus for a certain family member.
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 11, 2007 10:03 AM
jovial67 a grading system for bickering effort or even nastiness could be funny. A little symbol or chart thing. Great idea. This topic was your idea jovial in one of the other blogs. Just lost one post and can not be bothered reposting.
neuroticfish some of the women on RSVP probably do love camping. Have you ever been to Byron Bay or ??Nimbin. I personally know some people who love forests heaps and are often campaining and things. Hang around Wilderness Society Meetings, join the Greens, Trees for Life, Greenpeace even. There are even music festivals and other event for tree loving people who are of course into some of your other passions like vegetarianism. Be positive and you should attract like minded people.
Camping is not my favourite activity now as it is not that comfy, but I am going camping with some friends in a few weeks. There is no point assuming.
"Ethical travel" is something I would do and reducing my footprint on the earth. Not ever flying is not practical for me, my plan is to travel overseas and if its an underdeveloped country, to invest in the local community, some travel companies enable that, or to do some volunteering and some sightseeing. It is more than just jet fuel pollution its what we do when we get to a country. How we live our day to day lives is important. If we cause as little environmental harm as we can surely we are doing our bit. Those who want to just walk and ride bikes can. Sometimes you have to go further afield for work, sport, love, family.....there is some good humour on this blog and I think I spotted an Adelaide person, hi there.
Posted by: slightsynchronicity at December 11, 2007 9:50 AM
Jenjen57 oh I didn't think about that.....it could be in demand...why I could be sitting on a gold mine even.........and I think I might have the old 45 record version of it that my dad bought somewhere in my garage too.......I inherited all my parents records...could be some treasures in there.
Posted by: misswendyxx at December 11, 2007 9:08 AM
misswendyxx
SSHHHHHHH...........don't tell anyone, they will all want it :)
Posted by: jenjen57 at December 11, 2007 8:56 AM
twoeyes
We're on a roll here.........
neuroticfish
Had forgotten how funnily clever that was !!!!!!!!!!
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Who's been naughty and who's been nice? Only 5 more sleeps.
Posted by: woodnwine at December 20, 2007 9:33 AM