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aether (OP) User ID: 51864981 United Kingdom 12/22/2013 10:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I see. Makes sense now. Ruth is a model of loving-kindness: she acts in ways that promote the well-being of others... [link to en.wikipedia.org] Ruth was a Moabitess, who married into the Hebrew family of Elimelech and Naomi, whom she met when they left Bethlehem and relocated to Moab due to a famine Quoting: observationMoab [link to en.wikipedia.org] |
Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 10:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I am staying with friends tonight. I have Holiday Market again in the morning. Remember it goes until Christmas Eve... Quoting: Seer777 :) Yes. They are not home yet. They gave me a key this morning... :) Retail management over the Christmas Season... At least they often 'cap em' at 10hrs. To my knowledge. JB said something about it last night. I remember years back, when it was far more grueling hours for them. I suppose pays their dues. If that is direction they seek. Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
aether (OP) User ID: 51864981 United Kingdom 12/22/2013 10:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I noticed in the link Fu Xi is holding the square and that it looks similar to the adze. I found this: Quoting: Fancypantz which says "he is said to have invented adzes for splitting wood" [link to books.google.com] [link to www.templestudy.com] The phrase kuci chü is used by modern Chinese to signify “the way things should be, the moral standard”; it literally means the compass and the square. [link to en.wikipedia.org] I've been seeing jade everywhere [link to en.wikipedia.org] The Jade Emperor (Chinese: 玉皇; pinyin: Yù Huáng or 玉帝, Yù Dì) in Chinese folk culture is the ruler of Heaven and all realms of existence below including that of Man and Hell, according to a version of Taoist mythology. He is one of the most important gods of the Chinese traditional religion pantheon. In actual Taoism, the Jade Emperor governs all of the mortals' realm and below, but ranks below the Three Pure Ones. yes , the topic arose last night I am attempting to not let that be...creepy. As it came in clear as day, and I may have only ever heard that word a few times in my life. ... Always translates as "the breathe of god" in my mind; I have my own theory on this one too of course, haha. Quoting: HilosPP yes the 4 are always in something to be something (5) (synergy) what is 5 [link to en.wikipedia.org] the chinses know it to Wu Xing The Wu Xing, also known as the Five Elements, Five Phases, the Five Agents, the Five Movements, Five Processes, and the Five Steps/Stages, is a fivefold conceptual scheme that many traditional Chinese fields used to explain a wide array of phenomena, from cosmic cycles to the interaction between internal organs, and from the succession of political regimes to the properties of medicinal drugs.. Quoting: observation[link to en.wikipedia.org] |
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Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 10:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yuck, Christmas music on repeat flashing lights all day, I would most likely end up a drunk stoner, oh hang on... Quoting: <<orbs>> ;) They both work for a major 'Pet store chain'. Perhaps due the care necessary to attend the fish, reptiles, and animals, offers up a more compassionate approach to their 'employees'... The 'top dogs' who make those choices, that is. Last Edited by Seer777 on 12/22/2013 10:15 PM Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 10:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | He was just as shocked as I was at believing all these decades, in an untruth. What we were told. And most likely those before them. But then again, 'Telephone'. Hard keeping stuff like that straight. Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 51866548 United Kingdom 12/22/2013 10:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Speaking of last night James, I was talking to my brother about what I had learned on Thanksgiving from one of our uncles regarding our 'family line'. Quoting: Seer777 He was just as shocked as I was at believing all these decades, in an untruth. What we were told. And most likely those before them. But then again, 'Telephone'. Hard keeping stuff like that straight. Can you give me a refresher please. Sorry :) |
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Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 10:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I hope they are some of the lucky ones, in retail most are getting sensory overload at this time of year. Quoting: <<orbs>> They are in management. So no, they are not the 'lucky ones'...To my sense. But better off than some absolutely. Just weary. Often tired. I work for myself but I remember the 'rat race' well. I never fit in to it. Not for me. I am far too meek in such professions. And I do not approve of 'subtle manipulation' to get a 'bigger sale'. I have had so many 'jobs' over my lifetime, I can even remember them all. I started at Taco Bell at 15. Babysat before that. And so it went. Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 10:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Speaking of last night James, I was talking to my brother about what I had learned on Thanksgiving from one of our uncles regarding our 'family line'. Quoting: Seer777 He was just as shocked as I was at believing all these decades, in an untruth. What we were told. And most likely those before them. But then again, 'Telephone'. Hard keeping stuff like that straight. Can you give me a refresher please. Sorry :) I found out we are German. The Wilhelm's in the 1700's. Then the moved to Great Britain. And then to America from there. My brother asked the same question I did...Where did the red-beard come from then? Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 51866548 United Kingdom 12/22/2013 10:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I hope they are some of the lucky ones, in retail most are getting sensory overload at this time of year. Quoting: <<orbs>> They are in management. So no, they are not the 'lucky ones'...To my sense. But better off than some absolutely. Just weary. Often tired. I work for myself but I remember the 'rat race' well. I never fit in to it. Not for me. I am far too meek in such professions. And I do not approve of 'subtle manipulation' to get a 'bigger sale'. I have had so many 'jobs' over my lifetime, I can even remember them all. I started at Taco Bell at 15. Babysat before that. And so it went. Yeah I have done many many different jobs, I ran a promotions firm, we would go out on the street and stop and sign woman up to our clients firm, taking payment on the spot, you had to be a shit hot salesman to get cash payments off someone 30 minutes after meeting them, made a nice wage just for hanging about central London chatting girls up and getting them to hand over their money, I had an awakening to how I was manipulating others so packed it in, just walked away, never looking back, much prefer building things now, so much better for me, by the end of that job every sale felt like I was giving a piece of myself away with the voucher I would sell them. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 51877968 Australia 12/22/2013 10:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Speaking of last night James, I was talking to my brother about what I had learned on Thanksgiving from one of our uncles regarding our 'family line'. Quoting: Seer777 He was just as shocked as I was at believing all these decades, in an untruth. What we were told. And most likely those before them. But then again, 'Telephone'. Hard keeping stuff like that straight. Can you give me a refresher please. Sorry :) I found out we are German. The Wilhelm's in the 1700's. Then the moved to Great Britain. And then to America from there. My brother asked the same question I did...Where did the red-beard come from then? hallo! :) so that was news to you? very interesting thing to learn.. i love finding out about my family tree.. it comes in dribs and drabs.. i'm hopeless at finding out the stuff for myself though. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11591337 United States 12/22/2013 10:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I see. Makes sense now. Ruth is a model of loving-kindness: she acts in ways that promote the well-being of others... [link to en.wikipedia.org] Ruth was a Moabitess, who married into the Hebrew family of Elimelech and Naomi, whom she met when they left Bethlehem and relocated to Moab due to a famine Quoting: observationMoab [link to en.wikipedia.org] Thought this was interesting [link to www.moabcity.org] The Name "Moab" A number of theories about how Moab got its name float around book stores and coffee shops. The most accepted is the biblical derivation. In the Bible, the name Moab occurs frequently referring to a dry, mountainous area east of the Dead Sea and southeast of Jerusalem. This etiology seems to fit in both its geographical relationship to Salt Lake City (and the Great Salt lake) and the geologic characteristics of the area. Another less accepted derivation of the name is that "Moab" comes from a Paiute word meaning "mosquito water." Mosquitoes were abundant near the Colorado River. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 51866548 United Kingdom 12/22/2013 10:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Speaking of last night James, I was talking to my brother about what I had learned on Thanksgiving from one of our uncles regarding our 'family line'. Quoting: Seer777 He was just as shocked as I was at believing all these decades, in an untruth. What we were told. And most likely those before them. But then again, 'Telephone'. Hard keeping stuff like that straight. Can you give me a refresher please. Sorry :) I found out we are German. The Wilhelm's in the 1700's. Then the moved to Great Britain. And then to America from there. My brother asked the same question I did...Where did the red-beard come from then? Ahh, I have lived and travelled around Germany, nice girls good beer and great clubs, food was a bit dodgy. |
Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 10:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are in management. So no, they are not the 'lucky ones'...To my sense. But better off than some absolutely. Just weary. Often tired. Quoting: Seer777 I work for myself but I remember the 'rat race' well. I never fit in to it. Not for me. I am far too meek in such professions. And I do not approve of 'subtle manipulation' to get a 'bigger sale'. I have had so many 'jobs' over my lifetime, I can even remember them all. I started at Taco Bell at 15. Babysat before that. And so it went. Yeah I have done many many different jobs, I ran a promotions firm, we would go out on the street and stop and sign woman up to our clients firm, taking payment on the spot, you had to be a shit hot salesman to get cash payments off someone 30 minutes after meeting them, made a nice wage just for hanging about central London chatting girls up and getting them to hand over their money, I had an awakening to how I was manipulating others so packed it in, just walked away, never looking back, much prefer building things now, so much better for me, by the end of that job every sale felt like I was giving a piece of myself away with the voucher I would sell them. I had that happen to me once. Two rather attractive young men showed up on my porch offering some 'spa package' of which I am not interested. However, at one point I realize they are in my house, and I am alone. Essentially I gave $30 bucks to leave. Indeed. Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 10:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I see. Makes sense now. Ruth is a model of loving-kindness: she acts in ways that promote the well-being of others... [link to en.wikipedia.org] Ruth was a Moabitess, who married into the Hebrew family of Elimelech and Naomi, whom she met when they left Bethlehem and relocated to Moab due to a famine Quoting: observationMoab [link to en.wikipedia.org] Thought this was interesting [link to www.moabcity.org] The Name "Moab" A number of theories about how Moab got its name float around book stores and coffee shops. The most accepted is the biblical derivation. In the Bible, the name Moab occurs frequently referring to a dry, mountainous area east of the Dead Sea and southeast of Jerusalem. This etiology seems to fit in both its geographical relationship to Salt Lake City (and the Great Salt lake) and the geologic characteristics of the area. Another less accepted derivation of the name is that "Moab" comes from a Paiute word meaning "mosquito water." Mosquitoes were abundant near the Colorado River. Interesting Fancy. I nearly mentioned mosquitoes last night. As I saw one on the wall in friend's bathroom last night. At first I thought...Is that a mosquito? I thought those warm weather pests? It's the first day of Winter..? I then killed it. It is one of the only insects I will kill. Others being wasps and hornets in my house. Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 51866548 United Kingdom 12/22/2013 10:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are in management. So no, they are not the 'lucky ones'...To my sense. But better off than some absolutely. Just weary. Often tired. Quoting: Seer777 I work for myself but I remember the 'rat race' well. I never fit in to it. Not for me. I am far too meek in such professions. And I do not approve of 'subtle manipulation' to get a 'bigger sale'. I have had so many 'jobs' over my lifetime, I can even remember them all. I started at Taco Bell at 15. Babysat before that. And so it went. Yeah I have done many many different jobs, I ran a promotions firm, we would go out on the street and stop and sign woman up to our clients firm, taking payment on the spot, you had to be a shit hot salesman to get cash payments off someone 30 minutes after meeting them, made a nice wage just for hanging about central London chatting girls up and getting them to hand over their money, I had an awakening to how I was manipulating others so packed it in, just walked away, never looking back, much prefer building things now, so much better for me, by the end of that job every sale felt like I was giving a piece of myself away with the voucher I would sell them. I had that happen to me once. Two rather attractive young men showed up on my porch offering some 'spa package' of which I am not interested. However, at one point I realize they are in my house, and I am alone. Essentially I gave $30 bucks to leave. Indeed. Ha, would not knock on people's door, I would just go out suited with a few trainees and stop girls in the street, my first day I was top salesman, actually that happened on my first selling day as a broker as well, maximum new deal for new clients was like 5 grand or something, I was closing em at the max was about 90 lol, they loved me there gave us a ten bedroom villa in Spain, flew me were I wanted, but again my moral compass would not let continue, I would go learn how to do it then realise that it cost me something so would leave. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 51877968 Australia 12/22/2013 10:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Speaking of last night James, I was talking to my brother about what I had learned on Thanksgiving from one of our uncles regarding our 'family line'. Quoting: Seer777 He was just as shocked as I was at believing all these decades, in an untruth. What we were told. And most likely those before them. But then again, 'Telephone'. Hard keeping stuff like that straight. Can you give me a refresher please. Sorry :) I found out we are German. The Wilhelm's in the 1700's. Then the moved to Great Britain. And then to America from there. My brother asked the same question I did...Where did the red-beard come from then? Ahh, I have lived and travelled around Germany, nice girls good beer and great clubs, food was a bit dodgy. hehe you just reminded me, i have been there too. i'd love to go for a nice hike and find a cute little bierhaus |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 51866548 United Kingdom 12/22/2013 10:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I found out we are German. The Wilhelm's in the 1700's. Then the moved to Great Britain. And then to America from there. My brother asked the same question I did...Where did the red-beard come from then? Ahh, I have lived and travelled around Germany, nice girls good beer and great clubs, food was a bit dodgy. hehe you just reminded me, i have been there too. i'd love to go for a nice hike and find a cute little bierhaus Hello deary, I got to the summit of black rock today and my dog sprinted off, so I had to turn around and chase him alllll the way to the bottom, caught just by a pub which was handy lol. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11591337 United States 12/22/2013 10:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are in management. So no, they are not the 'lucky ones'...To my sense. But better off than some absolutely. Just weary. Often tired. Quoting: Seer777 I work for myself but I remember the 'rat race' well. I never fit in to it. Not for me. I am far too meek in such professions. And I do not approve of 'subtle manipulation' to get a 'bigger sale'. I have had so many 'jobs' over my lifetime, I can even remember them all. I started at Taco Bell at 15. Babysat before that. And so it went. Yeah I have done many many different jobs, I ran a promotions firm, we would go out on the street and stop and sign woman up to our clients firm, taking payment on the spot, you had to be a shit hot salesman to get cash payments off someone 30 minutes after meeting them, made a nice wage just for hanging about central London chatting girls up and getting them to hand over their money, I had an awakening to how I was manipulating others so packed it in, just walked away, never looking back, much prefer building things now, so much better for me, by the end of that job every sale felt like I was giving a piece of myself away with the voucher I would sell them. I had that happen to me once. Two rather attractive young men showed up on my porch offering some 'spa package' of which I am not interested. However, at one point I realize they are in my house, and I am alone. Essentially I gave $30 bucks to leave. Indeed. I never answer the door edit, I guess not never but more than likely |
Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 10:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I had that happen to me once. Two rather attractive young men showed up on my porch offering some 'spa package' of which I am not interested. Quoting: Seer777 However, at one point I realize they are in my house, and I am alone. Essentially I gave $30 bucks to leave. Indeed. Ha, would not knock on people's door, I would just go out suited with a few trainees and stop girls in the street, my first day I was top salesman, actually that happened on my first selling day as a broker as well, maximum new deal for new clients was like 5 grand or something, I was closing em at the max was about 90 lol, they loved me there gave us a ten bedroom villa in Spain, flew me were I wanted, but again my moral compass would not let continue, I would go learn how to do it then realise that it cost me something so would leave. Wow...that is quite some incentive. You sound a very 'good salesman' indeed. I often ignore my customers except for a few 'key lines' regarding specific items. Unless I am feeling particularity talkative that is. Some are very pleasant to chat with... Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 10:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are in management. So no, they are not the 'lucky ones'...To my sense. But better off than some absolutely. Just weary. Often tired. Quoting: Seer777 I work for myself but I remember the 'rat race' well. I never fit in to it. Not for me. I am far too meek in such professions. And I do not approve of 'subtle manipulation' to get a 'bigger sale'. I have had so many 'jobs' over my lifetime, I can even remember them all. I started at Taco Bell at 15. Babysat before that. And so it went. Yeah I have done many many different jobs, I ran a promotions firm, we would go out on the street and stop and sign woman up to our clients firm, taking payment on the spot, you had to be a shit hot salesman to get cash payments off someone 30 minutes after meeting them, made a nice wage just for hanging about central London chatting girls up and getting them to hand over their money, I had an awakening to how I was manipulating others so packed it in, just walked away, never looking back, much prefer building things now, so much better for me, by the end of that job every sale felt like I was giving a piece of myself away with the voucher I would sell them. I had that happen to me once. Two rather attractive young men showed up on my porch offering some 'spa package' of which I am not interested. However, at one point I realize they are in my house, and I am alone. Essentially I gave $30 bucks to leave. Indeed. I never answer the door edit, I guess not never but more than likely I stopped after that. I even told my friends and family if they pulled a 'drop by' I very well might not open the door. To call first. As I am often alone. Simple request. To my sense. One most honored. I lived quite close to the UofO campus. So there was much 'foot traffic'. I loved that house. So much. Last Edited by Seer777 on 12/22/2013 10:56 PM Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11591337 United States 12/22/2013 10:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Interesting Fancy. Quoting: Seer777 I nearly mentioned mosquitoes last night. As I saw one on the wall in friend's bathroom last night. At first I thought...Is that a mosquito? I thought those warm weather pests? It's the first day of Winter..? I then killed it. It is one of the only insects I will kill. Others being wasps and hornets in my house. Yeah, I would think they only came out in warm weather. It was unusually warm here yesterday, 75deg. |
pi User ID: 20063747 Canada 12/22/2013 11:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Interesting Fancy. Quoting: Seer777 I nearly mentioned mosquitoes last night. As I saw one on the wall in friend's bathroom last night. At first I thought...Is that a mosquito? I thought those warm weather pests? It's the first day of Winter..? I then killed it. It is one of the only insects I will kill. Others being wasps and hornets in my house. Those poor wasps and hornets.... I find them easily caught and sent outdoors personally.... |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 51866548 United Kingdom 12/22/2013 11:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I had that happen to me once. Two rather attractive young men showed up on my porch offering some 'spa package' of which I am not interested. Quoting: Seer777 However, at one point I realize they are in my house, and I am alone. Essentially I gave $30 bucks to leave. Indeed. Ha, would not knock on people's door, I would just go out suited with a few trainees and stop girls in the street, my first day I was top salesman, actually that happened on my first selling day as a broker as well, maximum new deal for new clients was like 5 grand or something, I was closing em at the max was about 90 lol, they loved me there gave us a ten bedroom villa in Spain, flew me were I wanted, but again my moral compass would not let continue, I would go learn how to do it then realise that it cost me something so would leave. Wow...that is quite some incentive. You sound a very 'good salesman' indeed. I often ignore my customers except for a few 'key lines' regarding specific items. Unless I am feeling particularity talkative that is. Some are very pleasant to chat with... If you can find the right tone you can have anything you want, but it is wrong, it is manipulation of others, loads of times they would leave me in a daze, their eyes glazed over walking off with this bit of paper, the brokering was even easier as I had a direct link in to them via the phone right next to their ear, we destroyed that house, had a pool right below my balcony so would jump in every morning to shake off the previous nights partying, we partied hard and worked hard, the house was given as part of the job but not to keep, we'll to keep as long as you continue working. I can make those people who call up trying to sell you shit on the phone cry with my pulling apart of their pitch. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11591337 United States 12/22/2013 11:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I stopped after that. I even told my friends and family if they pulled a 'drop by' I very well might not open the door. To call first. As I am often alone. Simple request. To my sense. One most honored. I lived quite close to the UofO campus. So there was much 'foot traffic'. I loved that house. So much. I have a creepy neighbor who I even told I don't answer the door and they said would go to the back door so I would know it was them. Freaky! |
Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 11:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Interesting Fancy. Quoting: Seer777 I nearly mentioned mosquitoes last night. As I saw one on the wall in friend's bathroom last night. At first I thought...Is that a mosquito? I thought those warm weather pests? It's the first day of Winter..? I then killed it. It is one of the only insects I will kill. Others being wasps and hornets in my house. Yeah, I would think they only came out in warm weather. It was unusually warm here yesterday, 75deg. Exactly why I didn't believe my eyes at first. Mosquitoes to my sense, are a Summer pest. It has warmed up but...wow, we just had that huge freeze. Worst since 1972 it was said. Maybe the mosquitoes found a new 'warm' as well. As after feeling -10F...32F no longer 'felt' cold... Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Seer777 Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 30007386 United States 12/22/2013 11:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Interesting Fancy. Quoting: Seer777 I nearly mentioned mosquitoes last night. As I saw one on the wall in friend's bathroom last night. At first I thought...Is that a mosquito? I thought those warm weather pests? It's the first day of Winter..? I then killed it. It is one of the only insects I will kill. Others being wasps and hornets in my house. Those poor wasps and hornets.... I find them easily caught and sent outdoors personally.... Nah... Pure predator to my sense. And serve little need. Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |