On Tour in the USA - Page 7

Cicero · 06-07-2009, 03:14 PM

You can come to NM and meet me in Taos.

There is a tiny museum there with a stuffed 8 legged lamb. The museum is a a dedication to the "Bent" massacre. I am not really sure if it is commemorated to remind the gringos not to get out of line, or if people really did feel bad for the situation....Interesting town.....

There is also a graveyard where they don't bury their dead very well, and not very deep, in the middle of the city. The groundhogs dig holes right into the graves and come out another side with fresh dead. This creates ventilation for the smell of death that they try and cover up by planting large amounts of lilacs. So you pretty much smell corpses and lilacs. I enjoy it because I am creepy. People still love to be buried there so I guess they enjoy it too. It is the strangest graveyard I think i have ever seen. The cultural influences are spanish, mexican, native american, and of course whities. Some are buried really shallow so there are mounds. Then you see a hole dug that goes straight into the mound. lol! They also leave objects indicating things the person enjoyed, as most likely- a year round celebration of the "days of the dead". It's very festive with plastic flowers and random stuff everywhere. It's actually one of my favorite places. lol!

Yes. I am creepy. I like strange stuff. lol!!

Clodfobble · 06-07-2009, 03:28 PM

That's gotta be a health violation.

capnhowdy · 06-07-2009, 04:13 PM

If not a felony.

diminished · 06-07-2009, 10:24 PM

Persistence and I both worked in kitchens for many many years,we're familiar with Health Violations and Felonies.That Cemetary sounds like good entertainment to me,She's mulling it over tho.That usually means 'no',until I get her good and drunk.

diminished · 06-09-2009, 02:29 AM

My plans have backfired badly.

Tonight in Hays,Kansas,we've conflicted badly.Booze has brought out several conflicts in our relationship.I was asked why I looked so serious,to which I replied 'I feel a bit of a fat bugger'.I got the response 'Oh well.At least you're not immensely fat.'.

Matters have deteriorated from this point.

I answered said point to be be greeted with the reply 'Excuse me?',which was repeated after I asked if she (Persistence) was either rude or deaf.

Travelling together is something of a journey in itself,I guess.And this after I was enjoying Kansas a lot.We journeyed to northern mid-Kansas today,and you know what?Almost everyone on the road waved at us.Such politeness is unheard of where I come from,and I returned it enthusiastically.

But at Hays,we've hit something of a bump in the road,and tomorrow,I fear for the communication in the car.We've had to adapt to communicating for practical purposes over the last month,but tonights exchanges have highlighted differences in viewpoints.I can only hope that Kansas,or what remains of it,soothes or differences before we hit Colorado.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-09-2009, 02:47 AM

Oh yeah, that shit happens traveling in close quarters for extended periods.
On the up side, the make up sex is great.

diminished · 06-09-2009, 03:32 AM

Woot!
Cheers for that,Bruce.I know it'll happen.Its just great to ride teh wild turkeh train until that occurs.
It satisfies my Brit sense of pertpetual (lesser) tension,until it happens.
But as British,we both have to have a sense of 'Eventuall Failure of Empire' until it occurs.(Damn you,you've condemned me to another drink before I retreat bedwards).
As Brits,we now possess a perpetual sensation of 'The Retreat of Empire.'.Its no bad thing,as the current richest nation on Earth,you too will experience the cost of maintaining an Empire,it doesnt come cheap (in blood or money-imperialism's days have come and gone.).
If this looks like a cheap shot at what America has accomplished,you're wrong.I admire what you stand for,and your principles,I despise the popularist competition your political parties have made of it.
Its the competition that still ensues that whcih has caused us to visit you...

As far as 'Forms of Government' goes,even Winston Churchilll said that Democracy is the worst form of Government.
Democracy ensures that almost nothing worthwhile is ever achieved,for long.

I dont look for critique upon this viewpoint.Its 'un-marketable' as far as moderm media is concerned,which ,if you accept that,makes tyranny almost acceptable.Its the changeable nature of 'democracy' that makes it ultimately a poor choice.A continual thread of change or effort is needed.

Must retreat to bed now,as I'm too drunk (in a British style) to draw conclusions from my rantishness,and objectionality.
Good Night,and God Bless.xxxx
Diminish3d

ZenGum · 06-09-2009, 03:11 AM

Ahh, road trip cabin fever.

Can you go separate ways for a day or two? Just be yourselves, and hook up again soon. Even if you just stay in separate hotels/hostels/spas/brothels, the break might be what you need.

ZenGum · 06-09-2009, 04:35 AM

The complete quote is

Quote:

Winston Churchilll said that "Democracy is the worst form of Government.

... except for all the other forms that have been tried through history."

monster · 06-09-2009, 07:39 AM

How's the hangover, Dim? seems like you might need to learn to drive ....and fast

Seriously though, find a lake/river somewhere nearby and just chill for a while The oppressive heat gets us all that way. if you live there you get to turn a special kind of crazy. That's why they're all so so inbred there, no-one will have them but their own kin

Queen of the Ryche · 06-09-2009, 09:37 AM

Hey Dim - Why don't you and she come stop by "my" lake when you cross the CO border - It's big enough you can sit on one side, she on the other, and when you decide you've had enough time apart, come on over to my house for fish tacos, a beer or a margarita (or three) and directions to the Swettsville Junk Museum.

capnhowdy · 06-09-2009, 05:24 PM

He must have one of those hangovers that makes you feel like a chitlin with the shit slung out of it.

monster · 06-12-2009, 05:32 PM

I'm a bit worried about them... not a peep for days....

capnhowdy · 06-12-2009, 07:28 PM

...and they prolly won't be available until next Easter season.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-13-2009, 06:25 AM

Long make-up sex.

06-07-2009, 03:14 PM	#1
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	You can come to NM and meet me in Taos. There is a tiny museum there with a stuffed 8 legged lamb. The museum is a a dedication to the "Bent" massacre. I am not really sure if it is commemorated to remind the gringos not to get out of line, or if people really did feel bad for the situation....Interesting town..... There is also a graveyard where they don't bury their dead very well, and not very deep, in the middle of the city. The groundhogs dig holes right into the graves and come out another side with fresh dead. This creates ventilation for the smell of death that they try and cover up by planting large amounts of lilacs. So you pretty much smell corpses and lilacs. I enjoy it because I am creepy. People still love to be buried there so I guess they enjoy it too. It is the strangest graveyard I think i have ever seen. The cultural influences are spanish, mexican, native american, and of course whities. Some are buried really shallow so there are mounds. Then you see a hole dug that goes straight into the mound. lol! They also leave objects indicating things the person enjoyed, as most likely- a year round celebration of the "days of the dead". It's very festive with plastic flowers and random stuff everywhere. It's actually one of my favorite places. lol! Yes. I am creepy. I like strange stuff. lol!! __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

06-07-2009, 03:28 PM	#2
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	That's gotta be a health violation. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

06-07-2009, 04:13 PM	#3
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	If not a felony. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

06-07-2009, 10:24 PM	#4
diminished Why Aye,Man! Join Date: May 2009 Location: At the moment,'Merika Posts: 101	Persistence and I both worked in kitchens for many many years,we're familiar with Health Violations and Felonies.That Cemetary sounds like good entertainment to me,She's mulling it over tho.That usually means 'no',until I get her good and drunk. __________________ They [Young People] have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations; moreover, their hopeful disposition makes them think themselves equal to great things.They would always rather do noble deeds than useful ones: Their lives are regulated more by moral feeling than by reasoning ...They overdo everything - they love too much, hate too much, and the same with everything else. Aristotle circa 350 BC Last edited by diminished; 06-07-2009 at 10:34 PM.

06-09-2009, 02:29 AM	#5
diminished Why Aye,Man! Join Date: May 2009 Location: At the moment,'Merika Posts: 101	My plans have backfired badly. Tonight in Hays,Kansas,we've conflicted badly.Booze has brought out several conflicts in our relationship.I was asked why I looked so serious,to which I replied 'I feel a bit of a fat bugger'.I got the response 'Oh well.At least you're not immensely fat.'. Matters have deteriorated from this point. I answered said point to be be greeted with the reply 'Excuse me?',which was repeated after I asked if she (Persistence) was either rude or deaf. Travelling together is something of a journey in itself,I guess.And this after I was enjoying Kansas a lot.We journeyed to northern mid-Kansas today,and you know what?Almost everyone on the road waved at us.Such politeness is unheard of where I come from,and I returned it enthusiastically. But at Hays,we've hit something of a bump in the road,and tomorrow,I fear for the communication in the car.We've had to adapt to communicating for practical purposes over the last month,but tonights exchanges have highlighted differences in viewpoints.I can only hope that Kansas,or what remains of it,soothes or differences before we hit Colorado. __________________ They [Young People] have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations; moreover, their hopeful disposition makes them think themselves equal to great things.They would always rather do noble deeds than useful ones: Their lives are regulated more by moral feeling than by reasoning ...They overdo everything - they love too much, hate too much, and the same with everything else. Aristotle circa 350 BC

06-09-2009, 02:47 AM	#6
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Oh yeah, that shit happens traveling in close quarters for extended periods. On the up side, the make up sex is great. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-09-2009, 03:32 AM	#7
diminished Why Aye,Man! Join Date: May 2009 Location: At the moment,'Merika Posts: 101	Woot! Cheers for that,Bruce.I know it'll happen.Its just great to ride teh wild turkeh train until that occurs. It satisfies my Brit sense of pertpetual (lesser) tension,until it happens. But as British,we both have to have a sense of 'Eventuall Failure of Empire' until it occurs.(Damn you,you've condemned me to another drink before I retreat bedwards). As Brits,we now possess a perpetual sensation of 'The Retreat of Empire.'.Its no bad thing,as the current richest nation on Earth,you too will experience the cost of maintaining an Empire,it doesnt come cheap (in blood or money-imperialism's days have come and gone.). If this looks like a cheap shot at what America has accomplished,you're wrong.I admire what you stand for,and your principles,I despise the popularist competition your political parties have made of it. Its the competition that still ensues that whcih has caused us to visit you... As far as 'Forms of Government' goes,even Winston Churchilll said that Democracy is the worst form of Government. Democracy ensures that almost nothing worthwhile is ever achieved,for long. I dont look for critique upon this viewpoint.Its 'un-marketable' as far as moderm media is concerned,which ,if you accept that,makes tyranny almost acceptable.Its the changeable nature of 'democracy' that makes it ultimately a poor choice.A continual thread of change or effort is needed. Must retreat to bed now,as I'm too drunk (in a British style) to draw conclusions from my rantishness,and objectionality. Good Night,and God Bless.xxxx Diminish3d __________________ They [Young People] have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations; moreover, their hopeful disposition makes them think themselves equal to great things.They would always rather do noble deeds than useful ones: Their lives are regulated more by moral feeling than by reasoning ...They overdo everything - they love too much, hate too much, and the same with everything else. Aristotle circa 350 BC

06-09-2009, 03:11 AM	#8
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Ahh, road trip cabin fever. Can you go separate ways for a day or two? Just be yourselves, and hook up again soon. Even if you just stay in separate hotels/hostels/spas/brothels, the break might be what you need. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

06-09-2009, 07:39 AM	#10
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	How's the hangover, Dim? seems like you might need to learn to drive ....and fast Seriously though, find a lake/river somewhere nearby and just chill for a while The oppressive heat gets us all that way. if you live there you get to turn a special kind of crazy. That's why they're all so so inbred there, no-one will have them but their own kin __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

06-09-2009, 09:37 AM	#11
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Hey Dim - Why don't you and she come stop by "my" lake when you cross the CO border - It's big enough you can sit on one side, she on the other, and when you decide you've had enough time apart, come on over to my house for fish tacos, a beer or a margarita (or three) and directions to the Swettsville Junk Museum. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

06-09-2009, 05:24 PM	#12
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	He must have one of those hangovers that makes you feel like a chitlin with the shit slung out of it. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

06-12-2009, 05:32 PM	#13
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I'm a bit worried about them... not a peep for days.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

06-12-2009, 07:28 PM	#14
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	...and they prolly won't be available until next Easter season. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

06-13-2009, 06:25 AM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Long make-up sex. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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