RA1

Of course you did. I can see you now, walking your bat on a leash, with it flying and dragging you along. OK, I have mixed metaphors and TV ads to a faretheewell but trying to decipher life is very much the same. Best regards, RA1

All of those kinds of things are a variation of AA with their 10 steps. In other words any remedy for a human ailment will work IF you work the remedy. Don't drink definitely elminates the problems of alcoholism. Don't gamble definitely remedies a very negative addiction. However, not everyone wishes to give up a pleasure entirely to avoid each and every side effect. The "trick" is to live moderately. Not necessarily easy but a laudable goal. I was once interested to read a treatise that suggested that if one only drank wine there would be no alcoholism. Interesting but not scientific. If you put $100 or whatever you can afford in your pocket and go to a casino and leave when it is gone, do you have a problem with gambling? Perhaps but it seemingly is not out of control. If you don't have any debts, obviously your financial situation is better than if you do. After that is an individual evaluation. Best regards, RA1

I thought it was McDonald's that used particle board; maybe it only tastes like particle board. I can see you now wearing meatballs. Wait, you must mean a closet like enclosure and here I thought you were out of the closet. Best regards, RA1

There are a lot of words that have the potential to be offensive. How we deal with them and how we deal with life has a lot to say about how well we are doing as a society. Personally, I would prefer that such words not be used by anyone at any time, but I am very aware of life as it exists. Therefore I try to not get too upset with those among us who choose to do otherwise. For they are human beings also and deserve a chance to do better. We can all plan to do better and ascribe thereto and if we fail and we need to try harder, then let's. In the meantime, let's do our best to allow our fellow human beings to be themselves and hope they allow the same for us. Best regards, RA1

But what do you have in your mouth? Not a bit I am willing to assume. Best regards, RA1

Your memory seems to exceed any interest others might have in what it contains AND it is often faulty. Or, perhaps it is your logic that is faulty? Otherwise, do you use the Dewey Decimal System to keep up with past silly posts? Best regards, RA1

If I were to be offered such fare perhaps it would be to the lingonberries I would object. Best regards, RA1

Hint of mint at the oasis? Best regards, RA1

I think you mean reward but I know what you mean. Best regards, RA1

No, not WW or anyone who might resemble same. Not everyone herein has your range of tastes. Best regards, RA1

No need to apologize. Most folks I think take what you say as being in context. This is a private venue in a very large sense and various comments should be taken as they are offered. Most of us can recognize a slur when we read one. That does not mean we are incapable of being puzzled at what some write and that no doubt includes you and me. Best regards, RA1

Of course. Perhaps I neglected the basic intent of the question and concentrated upon the word itself in the various contexts. Now, whilst you are channeling BW, can you spare a moment or two to have a tete a tete with any facsimile of Robin ( any wonder of boy will do)? Best regards, RA1

How the federal government is run is more like a religion than a business. A lot of faith may be required but some cash is welcome also. Best regards, RA1

As I understand it norovirus comes from the "other end". Best regards, RA1

AS- You take a very laid back and cosmopolitan view of yourself and others and I appreciate it. However, sometimes others are not so willing to have their personal sensitivities rubbed the wrong way. Sticks and stones, etc. is a familiar phrase but it isn't exactly true always. Words can and do hurt. However, I certainly agree that context is everything. Are you Batman or Robin in your crusade to take back the night? Best regards, RA1

What are the three things wrong with eating horse meat? 1. Consumers should not be ignorant of what they are eating aka improper labeling or misidentification. 2. The horse meat may not have been inspected by whatever government regulatory agency in charge of approving food for human consumption. However, BO recently approved USDA inspection of horse meat for human consumption, if any were curious. 3. A societal or cultural hang-up about horse meat. We think horses are cuter than cows and pigs are downright ugly. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if you are hungry................ Best regards, RA1

You know what is right and what is wrong. But that does not mean that is what will happen in court. These tariffs are part of international agreements where many countries are not as litigious as we are in the US. If you look at the cruise lines owned by Carnival you might be surprised. They include HAL, Cunard and many others. Combined they do a LOT of buiness in the US and could not survive a "serious" PR disadvantage; therefore they are "mostly" doing what is right in the case of Triumph. No one is ever completely satisfied, are they? Best regards, RA1

It is all a matter of who do you believe, isn't it? Of course any suits will have to be at the location that Carnival has a legal presence. So, perhaps travel to MIA, tell you tale of woe and see if anyone cares to recompense you more than Carnival already has or agreed to do. Personally I think it was a matter of inconvenience, perhaps a large inconvenience, but without any "real" danger to one's life or person. Not any of the potential plaintiffs would want me on the jury, although I would certainly listen to whatever they had to say. That means I am not sympathetic towards Carnival either but so far think they have made appropriate efforts to ameliorate the situation. More to come, I am sure. Best regards, RA1 lookin- If you read the tariff provisions on any common carrier "ticket" you will see that you do have rights but not those which many seem to think they have (at least in the USA). Virtually all airline accidents that have resulted in fatalities have resulted in awards far more than the tariff allowed. Good or bad, those are the facts.

Yes, shoes since your mind seems to dwell on them. Best regards, RA1

It wasn't that the link didn't work, just that commentary is at least as important as the information on the link. Best regards, RA1

Make that three life times ago. Best regards, RA1

I very much like to see a link to any "story" or article but in some ways it is somewhat like saying, Google it if you want to know. Your opinion or comment is often more important than the "news" and almost surely, just as important. Best regards, RA1

I think that, like most if not all of Congress, she didn't have a clue. Best regards, RA1

Of course Pelosi said that in reference to Obama Care. OK, AS, I shall desist. Best regards, RA1

I have heard of losing your britches after going into a bank but this appears to be before. Best regards, RA1