Jealous and predictable, you really need a new gig.A douche said:Yet another reminder that nature is all-powerful and makes human squabbles and war look like a stroll in the park.
Oh BTW, there are two a's in New Zealand.
For our American colleagues who usually only get American news on their TV's, New Zealand is a land where foreign people live - down towards the South Pole near Australia, with lots of sheep. There was a big earthquake there, in Christchurch.
Col
Jealous of an earthquake?Jealous and predictable, you really need a new gig.
No wonder you are puzzled, you don't read.Jealous of an earthquake?, what a strange thing to say
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No wonder you are puzzled, you don't read.![]()
For those watching in black and white the pink is behind the green.
The actual quote was "For those watching in black and white the yellow is behind the blue." Ted Lowe. snooker commentator, Pot Black circa 1969.
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I have a few friends there I met during a trip last year. And I hope they are doing well. No news yet (it is the night for them so I'll have to be patient).
Earthquakes may be unpredictable, but Col's narrow-viewed attack on the U.S. is always reliable.![]()
I resent that
I understand it to be true that it is a well known fact that many people in the USA have no idea where virtually any other country is in the world. Just because you know doesn't mean others will.
For example - Many people in the USA think Europe is a country.
Don't knock people when they are trying to help, it may come back to haunt you.
How are you getting on with my original username? How long does it take to reinstate a name?
Of course I feel for the people of New Zealand, I have been there and toured round, it is a beautiful country. I wish them well in their hour of trial.
Col
For example - Many people in the USA think Europe is a country.
bulbisi said:Christophe, from the country Europe
I'm not sure if that was an intentional joke or not, but I'm having a hard time not laughing either way.
That should be "you can't read", don't they teach English properly in your schools?No wonder you are puzzled, you don't read.![]()
Don't knock people when they are trying to help, it may come back to haunt you.
How are you getting on with my original username? How long does it take to reinstate a name?
Thank you so much for the geography lesson. Is that better?![]()
It's not looking likely. I would suggest taking it up with Jon or David at this point as my requests were denied.
I could, of course, make a snarky remark such as "Col is still smarting over the loss of the "Empire" and longs for the days when British colonists could legally oppress the Maori and other indigineous populace."
But instead I wonder what pathetic thrills he gets from America-bashing.