Title: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 27, 2016, 07:14:13 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 27, 2016, 07:14:13 PM
Let me make it clear that she is NOT of the ilk of some of the other imbecilic nutjobs from BF that have visited us. She's smart and friendly.
Please make her welcome. Even YOU, Shen.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Twenty Dollars on February 27, 2016, 07:16:27 PM
Post by: Twenty Dollars on February 27, 2016, 07:16:27 PM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: RW on February 27, 2016, 07:21:41 PM
Post by: RW on February 27, 2016, 07:21:41 PM
Welcome to BC :)
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 27, 2016, 08:25:35 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 27, 2016, 08:25:35 PM
That she has more shoes than a centipede's shoe shop?
That if all her shoes were laid end to end, they would circle the earth 3 times?
That if there really is a heaven, it wouldn't have as many "soles" as Mona?
That is she took up wearing sneakers, 4 shoe shops in her city of residence would go belly up?
You've heard that?
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: RW on February 27, 2016, 08:41:30 PM
Post by: RW on February 27, 2016, 08:41:30 PM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 27, 2016, 09:05:29 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 27, 2016, 09:05:29 PM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 27, 2016, 09:06:39 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 27, 2016, 09:06:39 PM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: RW on February 27, 2016, 09:25:31 PM
Post by: RW on February 27, 2016, 09:25:31 PM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: easter bunny on February 27, 2016, 09:35:51 PM
Post by: easter bunny on February 27, 2016, 09:35:51 PM
Mona, formerly of BF, has decided to give us a try.Quote from: "Mr Crowley"
Let me make it clear that she is NOT of the ilk of some of the other imbecilic nutjobs from BF that have visited us.She's smart and friendly.
And classy too.
Hi Mona. =)
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 12:08:31 AM
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 12:08:31 AM
There better be a pair or two of maryjanes in there!Quote from: "RW"
Maryjanes???
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 12:17:40 AM
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 12:17:40 AM
There better be a pair or two of maryjanes in there!Quote from: "RW"
Thank you for the welcome, there's a lot more than a pair of two of mary janes in my collection... one of my favourite shoe styles.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 12:18:39 AM
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 12:18:39 AM
There better be a pair or two of maryjanes in there!Quote from: "RW"
Maryjanes???
Court shoes with a strap - reminiscent of the style little girls wear (hence the name mary-janes).
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 12:20:20 AM
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 12:20:20 AM
You mean you've heard she has more footwear than a Nike factory?Quote from: "Mr Crowley"
That she has more shoes than a centipede's shoe shop?
That if all her shoes were laid end to end, they would circle the earth 3 times?
That if there really is a heaven, it wouldn't have as many "soles" as Mona?
That is she took up wearing sneakers, 4 shoe shops in her city of residence would go belly up?
You've heard that?
Sadly even with my patronage two of my favourite shoe stores have still gone out of business. One was an Italian leather shoe store and the other an Australian designer who made beautiful shoes but expanded too quickly and went into receivership.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 12:27:26 AM
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 12:27:26 AM
Peter Sheppard's???
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 12:36:06 AM
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 12:36:06 AM
I'm sure you'll find more.Quote from: "Mr Crowley"
Peter Sheppard's???
No, they're far too conservative for my liking. The brand that closed down was PeepToe Shoes, and the Italian shoes were Mascotte.
But it's okay, I still have Wittner, Jo Mercer, Nine West, Wayne Cooper, Basque and various other brands that are easily obtained.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: RW on February 28, 2016, 01:25:56 AM
Post by: RW on February 28, 2016, 01:25:56 AM
There better be a pair or two of maryjanes in there!Quote from: "RW"
Thank you for the welcome, there's a lot more than a pair of two of mary janes in my collection... one of my favourite shoe styles.
I don't have much of a shoe collection but I'm in love with a pair of Fluevog (Canadian designer from Vancouver fluevog.com) maryjanes. They're even a size too big and I don't care :)
These are maryjanes Crow:
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 01:42:56 AM
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 01:42:56 AM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 01:44:17 AM
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 01:44:17 AM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 01:45:10 AM
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 01:45:10 AM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: RW on February 28, 2016, 01:45:33 AM
Post by: RW on February 28, 2016, 01:45:33 AM
I can never walk in small heels. That and I'm 5'9" so 4" heels make me an amazon. Haha
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 01:50:50 AM
Post by: Mona on February 28, 2016, 01:50:50 AM
Fortunately, I am only 5'5" so even if I wear stilts of shoes, the majority of men are still taller than me. My exh was 6'6" so I could wear heels as high as I wished.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 04:10:21 AM
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 04:10:21 AM
There better be a pair or two of maryjanes in there!Quote from: "RW"
Thank you for the welcome, there's a lot more than a pair of two of mary janes in my collection... one of my favourite shoe styles.
I don't have much of a shoe collection but I'm in love with a pair of Fluevog (Canadian designer from Vancouver fluevog.com) maryjanes. They're even a size too big and I don't care :)
These are maryjanes Crow:(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://www.footlooseshoes.com/.a/6a01156f5641b1970b01bb0797f7e3970d-800wi%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22http://www.footlooseshoes.com/.a/6a0115%20...%20970d-800wi%22%3Ehttp://www.footlooseshoes.com/.a/6a01156f5641b1970b01bb0797f7e3970d-800wi%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Ohhh...you mean whores hooves.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 04:18:47 AM
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 04:18:47 AM
Mona
is
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Annie on February 28, 2016, 05:53:28 AM
Post by: Annie on February 28, 2016, 05:53:28 AM
There better be a pair or two of maryjanes in there!Quote from: "RW"
Thank you for the welcome, there's a lot more than a pair of two of mary janes in my collection... one of my favourite shoe styles.
I don't have much of a shoe collection but I'm in love with a pair of Fluevog (Canadian designer from Vancouver fluevog.com) maryjanes. They're even a size too big and I don't care :)
These are maryjanes Crow:(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://www.footlooseshoes.com/.a/6a01156f5641b1970b01bb0797f7e3970d-800wi%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22http://www.footlooseshoes.com/.a/6a0115%20...%20970d-800wi%22%3Ehttp://www.footlooseshoes.com/.a/6a01156f5641b1970b01bb0797f7e3970d-800wi%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
I like those, not only are they so much safer to walk in but they give a high definition of a strong foot
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: RW on February 28, 2016, 10:17:23 AM
Post by: RW on February 28, 2016, 10:17:23 AM
Oh, by the way...Quote from: "Mr Crowley"
Mona
is(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr59/Breezzee48/australian-flag-640-2.gif%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr59%20...%20-640-2.gif%22%3Ehttp://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr59/Breezzee48/australian-flag-640-2.gif%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Seems the retardation only runs in the Aussie males.
HAHAHAHA
/runs
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 28, 2016, 12:39:52 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 28, 2016, 12:39:52 PM
There better be a pair or two of maryjanes in there!Quote from: "RW"
Thank you for the welcome, there's a lot more than a pair of two of mary janes in my collection... one of my favourite shoe styles.
Welcome Mona. I am the Iron Chink.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: keeper on February 28, 2016, 12:51:55 PM
Post by: keeper on February 28, 2016, 12:51:55 PM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 28, 2016, 03:08:03 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 28, 2016, 03:08:03 PM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 06:47:05 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 06:47:05 PM
Oh, by the way...Quote from: "Mr Crowley"
Mona
is(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr59/Breezzee48/australian-flag-640-2.gif%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr59%20...%20-640-2.gif%22%3Ehttp://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr59/Breezzee48/australian-flag-640-2.gif%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Seems the retardation only runs in the Aussie males.
HAHAHAHA
/runs
I am English.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 28, 2016, 08:40:57 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 28, 2016, 08:40:57 PM
I am English.ac_razz
That is nothing to be proud of.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 11:21:22 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 11:21:22 PM
We bitchslapped and owned YOUR country, before Mao got all uppity.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 28, 2016, 11:26:50 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 28, 2016, 11:26:50 PM
Yeah?Quote from: "Mr Crowley"
We bitchslapped and owned YOUR country, before Mao got all uppity.
Britain had nothing to offer China besides opium.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 11:55:59 PM
Post by: Bricktop on February 28, 2016, 11:55:59 PM
Nothing of interest except coolies and rice.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 12:08:40 AM
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 12:08:40 AM
Where do you live in Australia Mona? My son is in Tasmania at the moment. He'll be coming home broke and needing a place to crash soon though I would imagine.Quote from: "Herman"
Maybe he will surprise you in a good way Herman.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 03:17:58 AM
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 03:17:58 AM
Where do you live in Australia Mona? My son is in Tasmania at the moment. He'll be coming home broke and needing a place to crash soon though I would imagine.Quote from: "Herman"
I live on the Eastern Coast. Have never actually been to Tasmania... I'm not good on the sea (I got seasick on the Manly ferry in Sydney going to the zoo). Plus I prefer to migrate towards warmer weather than what I believe is available in Tasmania.
How has your son enjoyed his visit to Australia? I hope he found us welcoming, we tend to be friendly towards tourists... generally.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Annie on February 29, 2016, 03:26:28 AM
Post by: Annie on February 29, 2016, 03:26:28 AM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 04:47:57 AM
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 04:47:57 AM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Annie on February 29, 2016, 04:52:54 AM
Post by: Annie on February 29, 2016, 04:52:54 AM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 04:56:04 AM
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 04:56:04 AM
S: When I get kids I'm going to spoil them with treats like you do with us, Mummy.
Z: I don't want to get kids. If I get any kids, I am going to give them to S.
Me: I think the mother may have something to say about that.
S: If I get a girl, you can have her, mummy.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Annie on February 29, 2016, 05:03:38 AM
Post by: Annie on February 29, 2016, 05:03:38 AM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 06:06:44 AM
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 06:06:44 AM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 08:57:44 AM
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 08:57:44 AM
I kinda like them... most of the time.Quote from: "Mona"
lol, same with mine Mona.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 06:25:56 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 06:25:56 PM
Where do you live in Australia Mona? My son is in Tasmania at the moment. He'll be coming home broke and needing a place to crash soon though I would imagine.Quote from: "Herman"
I live on the Eastern Coast. Have never actually been to Tasmania... I'm not good on the sea (I got seasick on the Manly ferry in Sydney going to the zoo). Plus I prefer to migrate towards warmer weather than what I believe is available in Tasmania.
How has your son enjoyed his visit to Australia? I hope he found us welcoming, we tend to be friendly towards tourists... generally.
I guess he has had a good time. He doesn't working or paying for stuff, so he did couch surfing from some site when he got there. He did a little work to eat, but then he found a girlfriend to mooch off of. Even welcoming Aussies will get sick of that in a hurry.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 08:52:39 PM
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 08:52:39 PM
Where do you live in Australia Mona? My son is in Tasmania at the moment. He'll be coming home broke and needing a place to crash soon though I would imagine.Quote from: "Herman"
I live on the Eastern Coast. Have never actually been to Tasmania... I'm not good on the sea (I got seasick on the Manly ferry in Sydney going to the zoo). Plus I prefer to migrate towards warmer weather than what I believe is available in Tasmania.
How has your son enjoyed his visit to Australia? I hope he found us welcoming, we tend to be friendly towards tourists... generally.
I guess he has had a good time. He doesn't working or paying for stuff, so he did couch surfing from some site when he got there. He did a little work to eat, but then he found a girlfriend to mooch off of. Even welcoming Aussies will get sick of that in a hurry.
I guess that would be one way to wear out a welcome fast.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 08:54:06 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 08:54:06 PM
Where do you live in Australia Mona? My son is in Tasmania at the moment. He'll be coming home broke and needing a place to crash soon though I would imagine.Quote from: "Herman"
I live on the Eastern Coast. Have never actually been to Tasmania... I'm not good on the sea (I got seasick on the Manly ferry in Sydney going to the zoo). Plus I prefer to migrate towards warmer weather than what I believe is available in Tasmania.
How has your son enjoyed his visit to Australia? I hope he found us welcoming, we tend to be friendly towards tourists... generally.
I guess he has had a good time. He doesn't working or paying for stuff, so he did couch surfing from some site when he got there. He did a little work to eat, but then he found a girlfriend to mooch off of. Even welcoming Aussies will get sick of that in a hurry.
I guess that would be one way to wear out a welcome fast.
I hope he decides to grow up pretty frickin soon.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 08:57:43 PM
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 08:57:43 PM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 09:03:50 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 09:03:50 PM
Tough love might be in order. How old is he?Quote from: "Mona"
He will be twenty five soon.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 09:09:27 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 09:09:27 PM
Tough love might be in order. How old is he?Quote from: "Mona"
I think so too Mona.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 10:36:22 PM
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 10:36:22 PM
Tough love might be in order. How old is he?Quote from: "Mona"
He will be twenty five soon.
These days a 25 year old is still feeling their way in the world. And while it's good to have family to fall back on as a safety net, it's about time he realised that nobody works for the joy of it, they work in order to have a home, and food, and clothing and to fund their lifestyle, and what they do want to do. Until you make him take responsibility for providing for himself, he will continue to rely upon you.
My 20 yr old still lives at home, and has taken a job that doesn't inspire him, but he does enjoy the idea of regular money to fund his social life, because I won't. Not that he actually ever asked me to, he occasionally borrows money, but he pays it back.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 10:50:53 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 10:50:53 PM
Tough love might be in order. How old is he?Quote from: "Mona"
He will be twenty five soon.
These days a 25 year old is still feeling their way in the world. And while it's good to have family to fall back on as a safety net, it's about time he realised that nobody works for the joy of it, they work in order to have a home, and food, and clothing and to fund their lifestyle, and what they do want to do. Until you make him take responsibility for providing for himself, he will continue to rely upon you.
My 20 yr old still lives at home, and has taken a job that doesn't inspire him, but he does enjoy the idea of regular money to fund his social life, because I won't. Not that he actually ever asked me to, he occasionally borrows money, but he pays it back.
A sense of entitlement is a dangerous thing....for parents and taxpayers.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 10:59:58 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 10:59:58 PM
Tough love might be in order. How old is he?Quote from: "Mona"
He will be twenty five soon.
These days a 25 year old is still feeling their way in the world. And while it's good to have family to fall back on as a safety net, it's about time he realised that nobody works for the joy of it, they work in order to have a home, and food, and clothing and to fund their lifestyle, and what they do want to do. Until you make him take responsibility for providing for himself, he will continue to rely upon you.
My 20 yr old still lives at home, and has taken a job that doesn't inspire him, but he does enjoy the idea of regular money to fund his social life, because I won't. Not that he actually ever asked me to, he occasionally borrows money, but he pays it back.
I see it as my job as a parent to prepare my children for the world..
I would not be overly concerned if at twenty five if my son or daughter were not on a trajectory for independence..
But another year or two and I would start to worry.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 11:08:15 PM
Post by: Mona on February 29, 2016, 11:08:15 PM
As a parent, it is my duty to prepare my child for the world, not only so that he can cope with the world, but so that the world can handle having to cope with him.
Even my ten year olds don't see their toys, or belongings, as their right, but as a privilege that they should appreciate being given. I don't pay them pocket money for doing jobs around the house, that is their duty as members of our family to contribute in this way.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 11:33:50 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 11:33:50 PM
I would be worried if at 25 my child was neither studying for a career, or working, and considered work to be something other people did to support him.Quote from: "Mona"
As a parent, it is my duty to prepare my child for the world, not only so that he can cope with the world, but so that the world can handle having to cope with him.
Even my ten year olds don't see their toys, or belongings, as their right, but as a privilege that they should appreciate being given. I don't pay them pocket money for doing jobs around the house, that is their duty as members of our family to contribute in this way.
I agree with you, but it is Herman's son..
Besides, I have seen his picture and he's big and strong looking.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 11:42:46 PM
Post by: Anonymous on February 29, 2016, 11:42:46 PM
I would be worried if at 25 my child was neither studying for a career, or working, and considered work to be something other people did to support him.Quote from: "Mona"
As a parent, it is my duty to prepare my child for the world, not only so that he can cope with the world, but so that the world can handle having to cope with him.
Even my ten year olds don't see their toys, or belongings, as their right, but as a privilege that they should appreciate being given. I don't pay them pocket money for doing jobs around the house, that is their duty as members of our family to contribute in this way.
It seems Herman's son suffers from Peter Pan syndrome.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Mona on March 01, 2016, 01:41:25 AM
Post by: Mona on March 01, 2016, 01:41:25 AM
I would be worried if at 25 my child was neither studying for a career, or working, and considered work to be something other people did to support him.Quote from: "Mona"
As a parent, it is my duty to prepare my child for the world, not only so that he can cope with the world, but so that the world can handle having to cope with him.
Even my ten year olds don't see their toys, or belongings, as their right, but as a privilege that they should appreciate being given. I don't pay them pocket money for doing jobs around the house, that is their duty as members of our family to contribute in this way.
I agree with you, but it is Herman's son..
Besides, I have seen his picture and he's big and strong looking.
:laugh:
Oh, I wasn't passing judgement on Herman's son, simply responding to your your comments and stating how I personally parent my children. There is no right or wrong, only what is right for each individual family.
Having said that, I married the result of overly permissive parenting. It wasn't pretty.
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2016, 01:44:41 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2016, 01:44:41 AM
Title: Re: Another Newbie - Welcome Mona!
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2016, 08:54:04 AM
Post by: Anonymous on March 01, 2016, 08:54:04 AM
^Even if you were, I doubt Herm is offended.Quote from: "Shen Li"
If he's critical of his son, that's one thing, if he do it that's another.