Title: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 13, 2022, 10:12:13 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 13, 2022, 10:12:13 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 13, 2022, 10:15:40 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 13, 2022, 10:15:40 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 13, 2022, 10:17:45 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 13, 2022, 10:17:45 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Aryan on August 15, 2022, 05:30:48 AM
Post by: Aryan on August 15, 2022, 05:30:48 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on August 15, 2022, 06:00:06 AM
Post by: Frood on August 15, 2022, 06:00:06 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 15, 2022, 11:02:29 AM
Post by: Anonymous on August 15, 2022, 11:02:29 AM
Where is ol' whisky nose these days?
He drops by once in a while.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Blazor on August 15, 2022, 12:08:11 PM
Post by: Blazor on August 15, 2022, 12:08:11 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 15, 2022, 12:08:43 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 15, 2022, 12:08:43 PM
Where is ol' whisky nose these days?
He drops by once in a while.
Usually after a mass shooting in the US.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 03:30:35 AM
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 03:30:35 AM
Who would have thought an ex cop and an ex con would form a friendship.
We all make mistakes.
For a brief moment there, you had me...the swish is on its way...but noooooo....the rug goes right out from under my feet. No swish for ME!!!
Sorry I've had little to say lately. Just waiting for the next mass shooting in the land of madness. Won't be long, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Aryan on August 25, 2022, 04:17:44 AM
Post by: Aryan on August 25, 2022, 04:17:44 AM
Guten tag. Wie gehts?
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on August 25, 2022, 07:15:37 AM
Post by: Frood on August 25, 2022, 07:15:37 AM
Who would have thought an ex cop and an ex con would form a friendship.
We all make mistakes.
For a brief moment there, you had me...the swish is on its way...but noooooo....the rug goes right out from under my feet. No swish for ME!!!
:t1929:
Sorry I've had little to say lately. Just waiting for the next mass shooting in the land of madness. Won't be long, I'm sure.
I read regularly how people legally allowed to constitutionally carry are knocking down mass shooters right at the onset...
But that requires civic minded peeps who will put innocents behind them and keep firing... (not like pussified modern cops)...
Modern cops are cowards and I don't mind telling them this fact when they do "random" stops which aren't obviously random in nature at all, but fishing expeditions for revenue/fines.
You, the cops are some of the biggest cowards and pussies I've ever met.
I enjoy making you lot rage and backtrack into fear when you're being recorded, on my property illegally after being told to leave repeatedly, and while I've been charged face first within inches of my recording camera because the expectation was from them that I'd falter or flinch, therefore giving them cause to detain me, assault me, or both.... I never back down when I know I'm in the right.
Modern cops are the biggest bullies and pussies under the sun.... they're dogs.... but mostly puppies.... and puppies need to be kept on a short leash until trained, or euthanized....
96% of all cops need to take a dirt nap. I hate them and I hate what they're required to do. Any decent human being would quit a job like that.
So if I encounter these stupid motherfuckers, I'll comply.... but I will unload on these fuckwits at the same time.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 07:30:45 AM
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 07:30:45 AM
Who would have thought an ex cop and an ex con would form a friendship.
We all make mistakes.
For a brief moment there, you had me...the swish is on its way...but noooooo....the rug goes right out from under my feet. No swish for ME!!!
:t1929:
Sorry I've had little to say lately. Just waiting for the next mass shooting in the land of madness. Won't be long, I'm sure.
What a pleasant surprise......good morning Bricktop.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Trump’s Niece on August 25, 2022, 09:02:43 AM
Post by: Trump’s Niece on August 25, 2022, 09:02:43 AM
Who would have thought an ex cop and an ex con would form a friendship.
We all make mistakes.
For a brief moment there, you had me...the swish is on its way...but noooooo....the rug goes right out from under my feet. No swish for ME!!!
:t1929:
Sorry I've had little to say lately. Just waiting for the next mass shooting in the land of madness. Won't be long, I'm sure.
Hey!
Hope you're well
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 09:18:55 AM
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 09:18:55 AM
We all make mistakes.
For a brief moment there, you had me...the swish is on its way...but noooooo....the rug goes right out from under my feet. No swish for ME!!!
:t1929:
Sorry I've had little to say lately. Just waiting for the next mass shooting in the land of madness. Won't be long, I'm sure.
Hey!
Hope you're well
Make that two of us.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Aryan on August 25, 2022, 10:11:39 AM
Post by: Aryan on August 25, 2022, 10:11:39 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 10:53:45 AM
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 10:53:45 AM
Maybe he'll make an appearance on SG.... I seem to recall him doing so in the past, be it only briefly.
If he does, it will be probably be an occasional visit.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on August 25, 2022, 11:04:41 AM
Post by: Frood on August 25, 2022, 11:04:41 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Trump’s Niece on August 25, 2022, 11:23:54 AM
Post by: Trump’s Niece on August 25, 2022, 11:23:54 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on August 25, 2022, 11:27:54 AM
Post by: Frood on August 25, 2022, 11:27:54 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Aryan on August 25, 2022, 02:42:13 PM
Post by: Aryan on August 25, 2022, 02:42:13 PM
Maybe he'll make an appearance on SG.... I seem to recall him doing so in the past, be it only briefly.
If he does, it will be probably be an occasional visit.
So presumably this is place going offline if you merge with SG?
I'm guessing Kiebers has retired, not seen him around in ages.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 02:46:55 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 02:46:55 PM
If he does, it will be probably be an occasional visit.
So presumably this is place going offline if you merge with SG?
yes
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 08:18:27 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 08:18:27 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 08:20:18 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 08:20:18 PM
Whisky nose!
Guten tag. Wie gehts?
Guten tag, mein herr. I'm just growing older and wiser and learning to walk again. But all is gut, jah? How are you coping with an Australian summer?
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 08:21:02 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 08:21:02 PM
Last I heard of Brick, he was taking online Photoshop lessons:43(2):
Mmmm....shots fired, I see!!
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 08:22:51 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 08:22:51 PM
We all make mistakes.
For a brief moment there, you had me...the swish is on its way...but noooooo....the rug goes right out from under my feet. No swish for ME!!!
:t1929:
Sorry I've had little to say lately. Just waiting for the next mass shooting in the land of madness. Won't be long, I'm sure.
Hey!
Hope you're well
I'm doing fine! Walking 1km a day now, weather permitting. Recovery is going well. How's about you?? All good???
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 08:23:51 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 25, 2022, 08:23:51 PM
Hey!
Hope you're well
Make that two of us.
Cheers!!!
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 08:29:22 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 08:29:22 PM
That's a shame...I'll miss many of my BC friends and acquaintances. I won't be visiting SG. Nothing personal. Just don't need a new forum.
Thaty sucks. You were a good writer even though we have been on opposite sides of debates at times. Brother, you will be missed.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 08:30:02 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 08:30:02 PM
Whisky nose!
Guten tag. Wie gehts?
Guten tag, mein herr. I'm just growing older and wiser and learning to walk again. But all is gut, jah? How are you coping with an Australian summer?
Is it that hot in Britain?
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 09:34:52 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 09:34:52 PM
That's a shame...I'll miss many of my BC friends and acquaintances. I won't be visiting SG. Nothing personal. Just don't need a new forum.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 09:35:52 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2022, 09:35:52 PM
Hey!
Hope you're well
I'm doing fine!Walking 1km a day now, weather permitting. Recovery is going well. How's about you?? All good??? :6:
That's terrific Bricktop.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Thiel on August 25, 2022, 10:30:39 PM
Post by: Thiel on August 25, 2022, 10:30:39 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 26, 2022, 09:35:46 AM
Post by: Anonymous on August 26, 2022, 09:35:46 AM
That's a shame...I'll miss many of my BC friends and acquaintances. I won't be visiting SG. Nothing personal. Just don't need a new forum.
I didn't think you would.
I am going to take a wait and see approach to this new forum. As you know Brick, I do not fit in with these flamers. And vice versa, my posts about markets/economy/taxes/industrial policy are not their cup of tea either. Biggie Smiles said I will be able to ignore the flame sections, so I will probably test the waters.
I am glad that your surgery was a success. I hope it continues. My very best wishes to you in the future. With all your granchildren, I am surprised you had five minutes to spare for forums.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Aryan on August 26, 2022, 11:54:26 AM
Post by: Aryan on August 26, 2022, 11:54:26 AM
Whisky nose!
Guten tag. Wie gehts?
Guten tag, mein herr. I'm just growing older and wiser and learning to walk again. But all is gut, jah? How are you coping with an Australian summer?
I didn't know you'd been ill, well speedy recovery and all that.
I assume you've heard about Peaches?
Yeah the weather has been insanely hot, definitely not what we're used to. Perhaps there is some truth to that global warming business.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Aryan on August 26, 2022, 11:56:24 AM
Post by: Aryan on August 26, 2022, 11:56:24 AM
That's a shame...I'll miss many of my BC friends and acquaintances. I won't be visiting SG. Nothing personal. Just don't need a new forum.
Don't be an old misery... you posted on there in the past.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Dove on August 26, 2022, 04:46:36 PM
Post by: Dove on August 26, 2022, 04:46:36 PM
That's a shame...I'll miss many of my BC friends and acquaintances. I won't be visiting SG. Nothing personal. Just don't need a new forum.
It's not really a "new forum". Its more like a continuation of BC. BC with a new name some new members.
So.....feel free and welcome.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 26, 2022, 05:13:19 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 26, 2022, 05:13:19 PM
Make that two of us.
Cheers!!!ac_drinks (It's Diet coke).
You are a good man BT.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 29, 2022, 10:40:31 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 29, 2022, 10:40:31 PM
He's truly blessed.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 29, 2022, 10:48:32 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 29, 2022, 10:48:32 PM
Bricktop has six grandchildren..
He's truly blessed.
Dang. I got a second grandchild on the way and I think that is pretty good.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Trump’s Niece on August 30, 2022, 08:03:24 AM
Post by: Trump’s Niece on August 30, 2022, 08:03:24 AM
Hey!
Hope you're well
I'm doing fine! Walking 1km a day now, weather permitting. Recovery is going well. How's about you?? All good???:6:
Suprisingly, yes. Got a lot going on right now. I'll email you
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 31, 2022, 01:38:33 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 31, 2022, 01:38:33 PM
Bricktop has six grandchildren..
He's truly blessed.
Six grandkids.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on August 31, 2022, 07:21:44 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 31, 2022, 07:21:44 PM
Bricktop has six grandchildren..
He's truly blessed.
Six grandkids.:2r4ml1j_th:
Yes, six.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Breakfall on September 01, 2022, 05:56:19 AM
Post by: Breakfall on September 01, 2022, 05:56:19 AM
Bricktop has six grandchildren..
He's truly blessed.
Six grandkids.:2r4ml1j_th:
Your elevator doesn't quite reach the penthouse floor obviously....
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 01, 2022, 09:35:27 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 01, 2022, 09:35:27 AM
Six grandkids.:2r4ml1j_th:
Your elevator doesn't quite reach the penthouse floor obviously....:MG_216:
You mean he doesn't have grandchildren......neither do I yet.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Breakfall on September 08, 2022, 05:33:59 AM
Post by: Breakfall on September 08, 2022, 05:33:59 AM
Your elevator doesn't quite reach the penthouse floor obviously....:MG_216:
You mean he doesn't have grandchildren......neither do I yet.
Nor I thank Christ!
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 08, 2022, 10:24:10 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 08, 2022, 10:24:10 AM
You mean he doesn't have grandchildren......neither do I yet.
Nor I thank Christ!ac_biggrin
I want grandchildren when my children are ready for it.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Trump’s Niece on September 11, 2022, 10:44:09 AM
Post by: Trump’s Niece on September 11, 2022, 10:44:09 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Odinson on September 11, 2022, 11:38:34 AM
Post by: Odinson on September 11, 2022, 11:38:34 AM
Proud to be a grandmaac_wub
You are Mexican.
Do you know any Jalisco cartel sicarios?
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 12, 2022, 07:52:54 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 12, 2022, 07:52:54 AM
Proud to be a grandmaac_wub
I would be too.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Trump’s Niece on September 17, 2022, 09:21:12 PM
Post by: Trump’s Niece on September 17, 2022, 09:21:12 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2022, 09:45:39 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 17, 2022, 09:45:39 PM
Thinking about you, Bricktop. Hope you are well
Last time he posted, he said he was doing very well..
I'll miss him so much.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2022, 12:52:27 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2022, 12:52:27 AM
Thinking about you, Bricktop. Hope you are well
He is walking long distances and right back into the photography.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 18, 2022, 07:03:16 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 18, 2022, 07:03:16 PM
Herman is 100% correct...I'm working these new knees and taking photographs along the way. All is well and recovery is exceeding expectations. Happy little puppy all round, really.
Here's a pic from a recent stroll...
Grandparenting is also consuming some time, but I'm not complaining. I have great grandkids!!!
Take care and stay safe...
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2022, 07:35:09 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 18, 2022, 07:35:09 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Trump’s Niece on September 20, 2022, 08:56:49 AM
Post by: Trump’s Niece on September 20, 2022, 08:56:49 AM
Awww...thanks for the love, guys.
Herman is 100% correct...I'm working these new knees and taking photographs along the way. All is well and recovery is exceeding expectations. Happy little puppy all round, really.
Here's a pic from a recent stroll...(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/305287076_5632536073433370_2788877169599401628_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s1080x2048&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=ESB28CTaZS0AX-WsvPU&_nc_ht=scontent.fadl4-1.fna&oh=00_AT_J4xDWo_VNW4isNfhiAIubfe4QM90uUc7xU7rlJ-C6xg&oe=632D6C65%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/%20...%20e=632D6C65%22%3Ehttps://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/305287076_5632536073433370_2788877169599401628_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s1080x2048&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=ESB28CTaZS0AX-WsvPU&_nc_ht=scontent.fadl4-1.fna&oh=00_AT_J4xDWo_VNW4isNfhiAIubfe4QM90uUc7xU7rlJ-C6xg&oe=632D6C65%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Grandparenting is also consuming some time, but I'm not complaining. I have great grandkids!!!
Take care and stay safe...
Hey! Went thru a major "storm" recently. Held on to my faith and all is looking good again. Glad you're well and spending time with the grandkids. My little one year old granddaughter just started walking :)
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 20, 2022, 09:42:10 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 20, 2022, 09:42:10 AM
Awww...thanks for the love, guys.
Herman is 100% correct...I'm working these new knees and taking photographs along the way. All is well and recovery is exceeding expectations. Happy little puppy all round, really.
Here's a pic from a recent stroll...(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/305287076_5632536073433370_2788877169599401628_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s1080x2048&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=ESB28CTaZS0AX-WsvPU&_nc_ht=scontent.fadl4-1.fna&oh=00_AT_J4xDWo_VNW4isNfhiAIubfe4QM90uUc7xU7rlJ-C6xg&oe=632D6C65%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/%20...%20e=632D6C65%22%3Ehttps://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/305287076_5632536073433370_2788877169599401628_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s1080x2048&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=ESB28CTaZS0AX-WsvPU&_nc_ht=scontent.fadl4-1.fna&oh=00_AT_J4xDWo_VNW4isNfhiAIubfe4QM90uUc7xU7rlJ-C6xg&oe=632D6C65%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Grandparenting is also consuming some time, but I'm not complaining. I have great grandkids!!!
Take care and stay safe...
Did you get a new camera. If you get new shins you might as well get a new camera too. You want the whole set.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 20, 2022, 07:42:19 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 20, 2022, 07:42:19 PM
Awww...thanks for the love, guys.
Herman is 100% correct...I'm working these new knees and taking photographs along the way. All is well and recovery is exceeding expectations. Happy little puppy all round, really.
Here's a pic from a recent stroll...(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/305287076_5632536073433370_2788877169599401628_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s1080x2048&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=ESB28CTaZS0AX-WsvPU&_nc_ht=scontent.fadl4-1.fna&oh=00_AT_J4xDWo_VNW4isNfhiAIubfe4QM90uUc7xU7rlJ-C6xg&oe=632D6C65%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/%20...%20e=632D6C65%22%3Ehttps://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/305287076_5632536073433370_2788877169599401628_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s1080x2048&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=ESB28CTaZS0AX-WsvPU&_nc_ht=scontent.fadl4-1.fna&oh=00_AT_J4xDWo_VNW4isNfhiAIubfe4QM90uUc7xU7rlJ-C6xg&oe=632D6C65%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Grandparenting is also consuming some time, but I'm not complaining. I have great grandkids!!!
Take care and stay safe...
Like nothing I've ever seen before. Well done Brick.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 21, 2022, 07:01:34 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 21, 2022, 07:01:34 PM
Did you get a new camera. If you get new shins you might as well get a new camera too. You want the whole set.
My application for funding for a new camera was sadly rejected by the Ministry of Finance and Domestic Tranquility!!
I might try Go Fund Me next.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 21, 2022, 07:02:34 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 21, 2022, 07:02:34 PM
Like nothing I've ever seen before. Well done Brick.
Xie xie, sweetcheeks.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 21, 2022, 07:12:28 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 21, 2022, 07:12:28 PM
Did you get a new camera. If you get new shins you might as well get a new camera too. You want the whole set.
My application for funding for a new camera was sadly rejected by the Ministry of Finance and Domestic Tranquility!!
I might try Go Fund Me next.
lol, I hope you find lots of donors.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 21, 2022, 09:07:38 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 21, 2022, 09:07:38 PM
Did you get a new camera. If you get new shins you might as well get a new camera too. You want the whole set.
My application for funding for a new camera was sadly rejected by the Ministry of Finance and Domestic Tranquility!!
I might try Go Fund Me next.
Look as poor and pathetic as you possibly can for your Go Fund Me picture.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 21, 2022, 11:01:47 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 21, 2022, 11:01:47 PM
Like nothing I've ever seen before. Well done Brick.
Xie xie, sweetcheeks.
:howdy:
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 21, 2022, 11:03:05 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 21, 2022, 11:03:05 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 22, 2022, 08:32:27 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 22, 2022, 08:32:27 PM
This is my main unit, but I have a couple of others, including an old Olympus film camera I use sometimes.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 22, 2022, 08:34:37 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 22, 2022, 08:34:37 PM
Look as poor and pathetic as you possibly can for your Go Fund Me picture.
You mean just look as I usually do?
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 22, 2022, 08:36:57 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 22, 2022, 08:36:57 PM
Hey! Went thru a major "storm" recently. Held on to my faith and all is looking good again. Glad you're well and spending time with the grandkids. My little one year old granddaughter just started walking :)
Sorry to hear about the storm...but you are strong and will prevail.
When they start to walk, the fun begins!!! Our youngest is 11 months and is just on the verge of taking his first steps. Any day now.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 22, 2022, 08:45:04 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 22, 2022, 08:45:04 PM
Hey! Went thru a major "storm" recently. Held on to my faith and all is looking good again. Glad you're well and spending time with the grandkids. My little one year old granddaughter just started walking :)
Sorry to hear about the storm...but you are strong and will prevail.
When they start to walk, the fun begins!!! Our youngest is 11 months and is just on the verge of taking his first steps. Any day now.
The newest addition was a boy.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 23, 2022, 01:07:23 AM
Post by: Bricktop on September 23, 2022, 01:07:23 AM
That makes 4 boys and 2 girls.
We think that's it now.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 23, 2022, 01:11:05 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 23, 2022, 01:11:05 AM
The last two were boys.
That makes 4 boys and 2 girls.
We think that's it now.
You're so blessed Bricktop.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 23, 2022, 06:30:33 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 23, 2022, 06:30:33 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 23, 2022, 06:39:52 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 23, 2022, 06:39:52 PM
They keep us busy.
Busy in a good way.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 23, 2022, 07:59:17 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 23, 2022, 07:59:17 PM
The last two were boys.
That makes 4 boys and 2 girls.
We think that's it now.
Are all your grandkids living close to you?
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 23, 2022, 10:46:58 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 23, 2022, 10:46:58 PM
The last two were boys.
That makes 4 boys and 2 girls.
We think that's it now.
You probably buy X-mas and b-day gifts year round.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 24, 2022, 06:58:32 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 24, 2022, 06:58:32 PM
And the older they get the more the price goes up.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 25, 2022, 12:41:52 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 25, 2022, 12:41:52 PM
You got THAT right.
:confused1:
And the older they get the more the price goes up.
I know that is true with my two boys.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 25, 2022, 12:42:57 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 25, 2022, 12:42:57 PM
I use Olympus camera equipment.
This is my main unit, but I have a couple of others, including an old Olympus film camera I use sometimes.(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imaging-resource.com%2F%3FACT%3D44%26fid%3D17%26d%3D6339%26f%3Dz-edit-1.jpg&f=1&nofb=1%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://external-content.duckduckgo.com%20...%20f=1&nofb=1%22%3Ehttps://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imaging-resource.com%2F%3FACT%3D44%26fid%3D17%26d%3D6339%26f%3Dz-edit-1.jpg&f=1&nofb=1%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
I have a Canon camera, but most pics I take are with my phone.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 25, 2022, 07:48:49 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 25, 2022, 07:48:49 PM
In reality, the camera doesn't take the photograph, the photographer does. Most people now seem happy with the image quality of phone cameras, which these days is excellent, but the phone camera has its limitations. 90% of people who use their phone wouldn't even be aware of those limitations.
I use Olympus because it is a "micro" system. It is much smaller than other cameras, and its lenses are very much more portable and lighter. It's so much easier to carry around, and when you need to walk long distances with your gear, that's a real factor when you are no longer in the full blossom of youth.
What you don't "see" in many of my images is how far away the birds are, or how fast it is flying. Or how secluded and hidden it may be. In those circumstances, phones simply won't work.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 25, 2022, 07:58:08 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 25, 2022, 07:58:08 PM
There are no "bad" cameras. Unfortunately, "gear addiction" affects a lot of photographers who think THEIR kit is better than everyone else's.
In reality, the camera doesn't take the photograph, the photographer does. Most people now seem happy with the image quality of phone cameras, which these days is excellent, but the phone camera has its limitations. 90% of people who use their phone wouldn't even be aware of those limitations.
I use Olympus because it is a "micro" system. It is much smaller than other cameras, and its lenses are very much more portable and lighter. It's so much easier to carry around, and when you need to walk long distances with your gear, that's a real factor when you are no longer in the full blossom of youth.
What you don't "see" in many of my images is how far away the birds are, or how fast it is flying. Or how secluded and hidden it may be. In those circumstances, phones simply won't work.
What do you mean
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 25, 2022, 11:06:11 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 25, 2022, 11:06:11 PM
After a while their photography doesn't seem to be as good as expected. So...it's the gear they are using. So they buy more expensive models and lenses....and strangely their images don't seem much better. Then they realise it must be the GEAR!!!
So...they change their camera brand, selling off their current gear at a huge loss and re-investing in a whole new kit. Nikon is out, Canon is in. Because all the GOOD photographs are taken by Canon cameras (not photographers, apparently).
But, sadly...their photographs don't improve much despite $5000 worth of equipment....and the cycle continues.
Then one day the light bulb goes on...an epiphany. It's not the GEAR, stupid!!!
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 25, 2022, 11:10:02 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 25, 2022, 11:10:02 PM
Many photographers start out believing that you need the BEST gear to get the BEST photograph. So, they choose their camera brand, and buy the best they can afford, and then start buying lenses (which are the EXPENSIVE bit).
After a while their photography doesn't seem to be as good as expected. So...it's the gear they are using. So they buy more expensive models and lenses....and strangely their images don't seem much better. Then they realise it must be the GEAR!!!
So...they change their camera brand, selling off their current gear at a huge loss and re-investing in a whole new kit. Nikon is out, Canon is in. Because all the GOOD photographs are taken by Canon cameras (not photographers, apparently).
But, sadly...their photographs don't improve much despite $5000 worth of equipment....and the cycle continues.
Then one day the light bulb goes on...an epiphany. It's not the GEAR, stupid!!!
My camera was good quality when I bought it, but it's dated now. I won't buy another one though. I hardly ever used the Canon.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 26, 2022, 01:16:00 AM
Post by: Bricktop on September 26, 2022, 01:16:00 AM
Just like dedicated movie cameras.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 26, 2022, 01:25:49 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 26, 2022, 01:25:49 AM
There are millions of cupboards all over the world holding DSLR's of varying quality that have been abandoned and forgotten.
Just like dedicated movie cameras.
Mom and I will go for a hike and I won't bring it. It's getting old now, but it's like brand new because it's hardly been used.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 26, 2022, 08:01:25 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 26, 2022, 08:01:25 PM
There are millions of cupboards all over the world holding DSLR's of varying quality that have been abandoned and forgotten.
Just like dedicated movie cameras.
I think so too Bricktop.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on September 27, 2022, 08:20:39 AM
Post by: Frood on September 27, 2022, 08:20:39 AM
Many photographers start out believing that you need the BEST gear to get the BEST photograph. So, they choose their camera brand, and buy the best they can afford, and then start buying lenses (which are the EXPENSIVE bit).
After a while their photography doesn't seem to be as good as expected. So...it's the gear they are using. So they buy more expensive models and lenses....and strangely their images don't seem much better. Then they realise it must be the GEAR!!!
So...they change their camera brand, selling off their current gear at a huge loss and re-investing in a whole new kit. Nikon is out, Canon is in. Because all the GOOD photographs are taken by Canon cameras (not photographers, apparently).
But, sadly...their photographs don't improve much despite $5000 worth of equipment....and the cycle continues.
Then one day the light bulb goes on...an epiphany. It's not the GEAR, stupid!!!
When large portions of our planet no longer have the critical infrastructure to take, process, and print photographs with a mobile phone, the cycle will be reset.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 27, 2022, 09:25:19 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 27, 2022, 09:25:19 AM
Many photographers start out believing that you need the BEST gear to get the BEST photograph. So, they choose their camera brand, and buy the best they can afford, and then start buying lenses (which are the EXPENSIVE bit).
After a while their photography doesn't seem to be as good as expected. So...it's the gear they are using. So they buy more expensive models and lenses....and strangely their images don't seem much better. Then they realise it must be the GEAR!!!
So...they change their camera brand, selling off their current gear at a huge loss and re-investing in a whole new kit. Nikon is out, Canon is in. Because all the GOOD photographs are taken by Canon cameras (not photographers, apparently).
But, sadly...their photographs don't improve much despite $5000 worth of equipment....and the cycle continues.
Then one day the light bulb goes on...an epiphany. It's not the GEAR, stupid!!!
When large portions of our planet no longer have the critical infrastructure to take, process, and print photographs with a mobile phone, the cycle will be reset.
What day will that happen?
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on September 27, 2022, 09:33:27 AM
Post by: Frood on September 27, 2022, 09:33:27 AM
When large portions of our planet no longer have the critical infrastructure to take, process, and print photographs with a mobile phone, the cycle will be reset.
What day will that happen?
Sometime in our lives.... and probably sooner than later.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 27, 2022, 09:55:07 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 27, 2022, 09:55:07 AM
What day will that happen?
Sometime in our lives.... and probably sooner than later.
Okay, I doubt Bricktop and caskur will sell their cameras soon.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on September 27, 2022, 10:05:43 AM
Post by: Frood on September 27, 2022, 10:05:43 AM
Sometime in our lives.... and probably sooner than later.
Okay, I doubt Bricktop and caskur will sell their cameras soon.
Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...
They're all on digital. And if their cameras memories aren't wiped out... the flash drives.... good luck if they have a power source still worth mentioning that could drive a printer unit.... mind you, a printer unit and ink cartridges shielded too...
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 27, 2022, 03:39:18 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 27, 2022, 03:39:18 PM
Okay, I doubt Bricktop and caskur will sell their cameras soon.
Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...
They're all on digital. And if their cameras memories aren't wiped out... the flash drives.... good luck if they have a power source still worth mentioning that could drive a printer unit.... mind you, a printer unit and ink cartridges shielded too...
Of course they have digital cameras.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 27, 2022, 07:17:48 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 27, 2022, 07:17:48 PM
Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...
Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...
Again you speak without knowledge.
Perhaps your mathematical skills fail you...but as you are aware of my age, and seem to know so much about photography, you are surely aware that I was a photographer LONG before the digital age arrived. Hence, I have considerable experience in processing, developing and printing images from both film and slide using my own darkroom. How about you, shortpants?
And I still use an Olympus OM2n FILM camera which produces a more subtle effect of colours on film, viz;
From what I've seen of your photographic contributions, your knowledge of photography seems to be mediocre at best.
Again, you demonstrate your inability to ignore threads which relate to matters outside of your expertise simply because they have the word "Bricktop" in their title.
That envy must really chew you up.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 27, 2022, 07:33:30 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 27, 2022, 07:33:30 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 27, 2022, 07:52:06 PM
Post by: Bricktop on September 27, 2022, 07:52:06 PM
However, film cameras are seeing a resurgence in recent times, mainly for nostagia, but their colour rendition and image characteristics are more appealing over digital images in some cases.
Many images we see today taken by amateurs could not have been taken in film camera days. Digital is much more accessible and user friendly, and digital cameras are effectively computers that record images.
Oddly, the demand for film cameras and film is being driven by a younger demographic. But film is not going to impact on digital photography to any degree.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 27, 2022, 08:05:26 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 27, 2022, 08:05:26 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on September 27, 2022, 09:20:14 PM
Post by: Frood on September 27, 2022, 09:20:14 PM
Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...
Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...
Again you speak without knowledge.
Perhaps your mathematical skills fail you...but as you are aware of my age, and seem to know so much about photography, you are surely aware that I was a photographer LONG before the digital age arrived. Hence, I have considerable experience in processing, developing and printing images from both film and slide using my own darkroom. How about you, shortpants?
And I still use an Olympus OM2n FILM camera which produces a more subtle effect of colours on film, viz;(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/279600911_5268317243188590_4966332962907017908_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=NE97TqBrKZkAX-S78Ji&tn=ykj0FDCcjv3x8VIm&_nc_ht=scontent.fadl4-1.fna&oh=00_AT-Hfc4IftUVCX280eGwwCPH22-mL_5XADWm3E_tLDWLWg&oe=63395BE6%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/%20...%20e=63395BE6%22%3Ehttps://scontent.fadl4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/279600911_5268317243188590_4966332962907017908_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=NE97TqBrKZkAX-S78Ji&tn=ykj0FDCcjv3x8VIm&_nc_ht=scontent.fadl4-1.fna&oh=00_AT-Hfc4IftUVCX280eGwwCPH22-mL_5XADWm3E_tLDWLWg&oe=63395BE6%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
From what I've seen of your photographic contributions, your knowledge of photography seems to be mediocre at best.
Again, you demonstrate your inability to ignore threads which relate to matters outside of your expertise simply because they have the word "Bricktop" in their title.
That envy must really chew you up.
My apologies.
I stand corrected.
Most photographers these days are 70 years old and above, were raised in a dark room, can fabricate their own analogue photography materials from nature if BASF European plants are crippled, and have a sanctimonious buffoon-like know everything attitude which makes them lose their cool and spout rubbish.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Bricktop on September 28, 2022, 02:06:29 AM
Post by: Bricktop on September 28, 2022, 02:06:29 AM
I stand corrected.
Again.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on September 28, 2022, 02:29:00 AM
Post by: Frood on September 28, 2022, 02:29:00 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 28, 2022, 04:34:07 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 28, 2022, 04:34:07 PM
You stand with Ukraine and it's further proof you're seldom correct about anything....
I laugh when Ii see the LGBTQIA2+OMGWTFBBQ crowd flying that flag of nazi supremacy. Most of the rainbow crowd have no idea they'd be thrown off buildings, tortured or shot for their life choices in that neck of the woods.
Same as in Russia, only with far more goose stepping.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 28, 2022, 05:06:45 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 28, 2022, 05:06:45 PM
You stand with Ukraine and it's further proof you're seldom correct about anything....
I laugh when Ii see the LGBTQIA2+OMGWTFBBQ crowd flying that flag of nazi supremacy. Most of the rainbow crowd have no idea they'd be thrown off buildings, tortured or shot for their life choices in that neck of the woods.
Same as in Russia, only with far more goose stepping.
Herman speaks Ukrainian. He has spent a lot of time in the Ukraine. He understands how the country is. Snowflakes do not know.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 28, 2022, 09:54:38 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 28, 2022, 09:54:38 PM
You stand with Ukraine and it's further proof you're seldom correct about anything....
I laugh when Ii see the LGBTQIA2+OMGWTFBBQ crowd flying that flag of nazi supremacy. Most of the rainbow crowd have no idea they'd be thrown off buildings, tortured or shot for their life choices in that neck of the woods.
Same as in Russia, only with far more goose stepping.
And then there is the corruption in that country.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on September 29, 2022, 06:00:45 AM
Post by: Frood on September 29, 2022, 06:00:45 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 29, 2022, 06:01:05 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 29, 2022, 06:01:05 AM
I laugh when Ii see the LGBTQIA2+OMGWTFBBQ crowd flying that flag of nazi supremacy. Most of the rainbow crowd have no idea they'd be thrown off buildings, tortured or shot for their life choices in that neck of the woods.
Same as in Russia, only with far more goose stepping.
Herman speaks Ukrainian. He has spent a lot of time in the Ukraine. He understands how the country is. Snowflakes do not know.
Of course they don't. That's why it's so amusing to watch them allying themselves with the flag. Redditors in particular.
I laugh when Ii see the LGBTQIA2+OMGWTFBBQ crowd flying that flag of nazi supremacy. Most of the rainbow crowd have no idea they'd be thrown off buildings, tortured or shot for their life choices in that neck of the woods.
Same as in Russia, only with far more goose stepping.
And then there is the corruption in that country.
Both of them I'd say. You might also consider the corruption of those delightful countries who would use the unrest there to money launder by way of waging a proxy war. I do not exempt members of the Commonwealth or the warmongering fuckpigs in NATO here, they have been jonesing for a return to the Cold War foes ever since the Soviet Union broke up thirty years ago.
I imagine now would be a good time to get while the going is good. If any of you are in major urban centers, consider the country life and what it might afford you in terms of food availability if nothing else.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 29, 2022, 09:39:33 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 29, 2022, 09:39:33 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 29, 2022, 04:06:00 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 29, 2022, 04:06:00 PM
Moving isn't an option for my huband and I while we're still working.
Ah.
See, I would disagree here, based purely on the idea that if I knew there was a good chance my quality of life was set to take a serious downturn - indeed if it were in the process of doing so - then continuing to invest my efforts in maintaining and promoting it was counter-productive to my long term interests. This in fact was the reason I bailed out of the entertainment industry in 2020 once it became apparent that society was being reengineered along authoritarian lines. I reasoned that smaller communities offered better long term prospects for myself and mine and the sooner I made the choice to establish myself in a smaller and more tightly knit environment, the better my options were.
I could have rode it out, sure. And found my choices limited to "take our experimental injections which might irreversibly damage you" and "fuck you, you're not getting out of Dodge because we say so". Which would have put a serious dent in my ability to assure me of my health AND remain on the world stage, at least as a Canadian citizen.
But you do you... just hope that's not a "bridge out ahead" sign on the highway you're careening down. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that it isn't.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 29, 2022, 04:35:28 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 29, 2022, 04:35:28 PM
Moving to a small community won't change anything.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Trump’s Niece on September 29, 2022, 04:37:31 PM
Post by: Trump’s Niece on September 29, 2022, 04:37:31 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 29, 2022, 08:09:17 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 29, 2022, 08:09:17 PM
Ya'll have no idea how badly I want to move out to the country.
I'd like that too Erica, but I can't right now or in the next five years..
My daughter is living with us and in her final year of her undergrad degree..
My son graduates high school in June and already has an apprenticeship waiting for him here in the city.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Thiel on September 29, 2022, 09:04:59 PM
Post by: Thiel on September 29, 2022, 09:04:59 PM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 30, 2022, 03:35:04 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 30, 2022, 03:35:04 AM
Ya'll have no idea how badly I want to move out to the country.
Kid, if you do make the move, you'll never be able to live in a city again.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 30, 2022, 08:25:17 AM
Post by: Anonymous on September 30, 2022, 08:25:17 AM
Ya'll have no idea how badly I want to move out to the country.
Kid, if you do make the move, you'll never be able to live in a city again.
I managed to go from one to the other and back again. There are (or were) things to be said about the lifestyles afforded by both, as well as reasons to avoid them; having seen the increasing leftism (read "degeneracy") afflicting latter day city life, I would prefer the wider community feel that I find out in the sticks.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: formosan on September 30, 2022, 09:33:58 AM
Post by: formosan on September 30, 2022, 09:33:58 AM
Kid, if you do make the move, you'll never be able to live in a city again.
I managed to go from one to the other and back again. There are (or were) things to be said about the lifestyles afforded by both, as well as reasons to avoid them; having seen the increasing leftism (read "degeneracy") afflicting latter day city life, I would prefer the wider community feel that I find out in the sticks.
Annual tax increases to pay or things we don't need or want in cities are excessive.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on September 30, 2022, 02:28:10 PM
Post by: Anonymous on September 30, 2022, 02:28:10 PM
I managed to go from one to the other and back again. There are (or were) things to be said about the lifestyles afforded by both, as well as reasons to avoid them; having seen the increasing leftism (read "degeneracy") afflicting latter day city life, I would prefer the wider community feel that I find out in the sticks.
Annual tax increases to pay or things we don't need or want in cities are excessive.
Speaking from experience, you'll get that irrespective of where you sling your shingle my friend. At the risk of incurring the subforum owner's ire, a government doesn't actually produce anything (except inflation, they have the market cornered there), figuring out new ways to get you to pay for that is what they do. You can mitigate against this in some measure by barter and trade, avoiding the use of money and other promissory notes that are centrally managed and controlled by such institutions. If no money is changing hands, it becomes more difficult for any third party to stick their hand out for an unearned cut of such transactions.
Your average taxman will of course attempt to express your efforts in the currency of the realm should they ever get wind of them and you prove yourself to be operating beyond their sphere of influence. Make the bastards work for it, let them do the running about. If you aren't using their currency, you aren't leaving a paper trail for them to follow and can sidestep the worst of their moneygrubbing ways. Easier to do in the country for sure, but speaking as someone who has savoured city and country life, I can tell you the big smoke offers such opportunities as well.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on October 01, 2022, 01:45:25 AM
Post by: Anonymous on October 01, 2022, 01:45:25 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on October 01, 2022, 08:44:53 AM
Post by: Anonymous on October 01, 2022, 08:44:53 AM
There is a black economy in Canada, but it's small potatoes compared to some developed countries.
If by "black economy" you mean anything other than the approved fiscal system, then I know... I used it to great personal advancement. As did pretty much everyone I knew, some more so than others. Why would we not? Provided it was kept on the down-low and the Joe Normies of society kept their noses clean for fear of getting their lives fucked up by the ruling class (many of whom were also balls deep in this so-called "black economy"), things continued to run more or less smoothly.
I very nearly missed out on the best part of the ride too; early 2016 I was gearing up to hop the border into the US and make my way to LA. Circumstances changed my plans somewhat (some posters here know what I'm referring to) and by the end of the year my off-the-books hustle had provided for a comfortable and rewarding existence, working for and with associates of some big names, some of whom you know. Had Covid not reared its ugly head, I might still be cruising along with it today - it was as fun as it was precarious and I have a lot of good memories of it. I might never have made those connections had I buggered off to the US as initially intended, or if I had then it would have taken far longer to achieve. Caskur's efforts to scuttle my move in that direction actually had a positive outcome, haha.
The irony being that no matter how well I did, I am of the opinion it wouldn't serve me greatly going forward. Society is deteriorating at an increasing pace and anyone who thinks they can survive the crash by being a law abiding person in a major population center is only leaving themselves open to becoming a victim of it. Defunded and weaponized police forces aren't going to do anything for them, inflation and other such stealth taxes will rob them blind. This is not the society of the twentieth century, the goals and achievements that secured our parent's generation will be worthless to us in our winter years, literal albatrosses about our necks in fact.
If bartering your skills and goods for others is to be considered "black economy" then so be it. I've been called worse names and never shed a tear over it. I'll support those who support me and the rest can go hang itself I reckon. Loyalty is my currency, the realm's approved system of pretty pieces of paper/polymer is an inferior system of running our affairs that is open to abuse by the very organizations that insist upon it.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: formosan on October 01, 2022, 09:33:27 AM
Post by: formosan on October 01, 2022, 09:33:27 AM
Society is deteriorating at an increasing pace and anyone who thinks they can survive the crash by being a law abiding person in a major population center is only leaving themselves open to becoming a victim of it.Quote
We would exit Canada before we would adjust to some barter economy.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on October 01, 2022, 09:46:19 AM
Post by: Anonymous on October 01, 2022, 09:46:19 AM
Society is deteriorating at an increasing pace and anyone who thinks they can survive the crash by being a law abiding person in a major population center is only leaving themselves open to becoming a victim of it.Quote
We would exit Canada before we would adjust to some barter economy.
No doubt. Canadians as a rule these days are too "nice" and "proper" to really do for themselves.
You will ultimately exit Canada of course. Even if the Klaus Schwabs of this world don't get to have their way with your sovereignity and turn you into a vassal state of the NWO, you get to die eventually just like the rest of us. Likely as a pauper, if your assurances are to be believed.
I'd feel sorry for you, only it's a choice you make willingly for yourself, so okay.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: formosan on October 01, 2022, 10:09:40 AM
Post by: formosan on October 01, 2022, 10:09:40 AM
We would exit Canada before we would adjust to some barter economy.
No doubt. Canadians as a rule these days are too "nice" and "proper" to really do for themselves.
You will ultimately exit Canada of course. Even if the Klaus Schwabs of this world don't get to have their way with your sovereignity and turn you into a vassal state of the NWO, you get to die eventually just like the rest of us. Likely as a pauper, if your assurances are to be believed.
I'd feel sorry for you, only it's a choice you make willingly for yourself, so okay.
We would find another country that is still interested in their citizen's best interests rather than stay in one that doesn't and trade my sewing for fresh garden produce.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on October 01, 2022, 12:10:45 PM
Post by: Anonymous on October 01, 2022, 12:10:45 PM
No doubt. Canadians as a rule these days are too "nice" and "proper" to really do for themselves.
You will ultimately exit Canada of course. Even if the Klaus Schwabs of this world don't get to have their way with your sovereignity and turn you into a vassal state of the NWO, you get to die eventually just like the rest of us. Likely as a pauper, if your assurances are to be believed.
I'd feel sorry for you, only it's a choice you make willingly for yourself, so okay.
We would find another country that is still interested in their citizen's best interests rather than stay in one that doesn't and trade my sewing for fresh garden produce.
No you wouldn't, such countries do not exist. I don't know if you had noticed (probably not) but countries themselves are essentially non-sentient landmasses incapable of caring about anything, while those overseeing their regulation are pretty much only in it for the money, the citizen's best interests be damned. Well, unless "best interests" might be freely interpreted as being herded like cattle for the amusement of the ruling class. Sounds rather authoritarian to me, I prefer a measure of autonomy myself.
And speaking of autonomy, tell me, did you ever barter your bodily autonomy for freedom of movement? I understand quite a few Canadians felt compelled to, a number of truckers and their supporters were faced with the choice of barter or freeze to death after they were denied access to things like banks. And in the middle of winter too, just imagine!
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Trump’s Niece on October 03, 2022, 09:40:44 AM
Post by: Trump’s Niece on October 03, 2022, 09:40:44 AM
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: formosan on October 03, 2022, 09:59:22 AM
Post by: formosan on October 03, 2022, 09:59:22 AM
Bricktop, I hope you pop in again. We are here to stay
I hope he does too.
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on October 15, 2022, 09:57:55 AM
Post by: Anonymous on October 15, 2022, 09:57:55 AM
He's always been a legend in his own lunch box...
Hello Brick. Nice to see you posting. Dinky Dianna was was waiting
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Frood on October 15, 2022, 10:29:30 AM
Post by: Frood on October 15, 2022, 10:29:30 AM
He's always been a legend in his own lunch box...
Hello Brick. Nice to see you posting. Dinky Dianna was was waiting
I was was also waiting for your testicles to drop, but I am am still waiting....
Title: Re: Bricktop
Post by: Anonymous on October 15, 2022, 04:03:06 PM
Post by: Anonymous on October 15, 2022, 04:03:06 PM