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But I LIKE to bitch and moan - as one gets older aren't we entitled? I believe I can use the word "curmudgeon"

There is definitely a Swedish hottie just for you - just get out there and find places where you can talk to 'em. Volunteer groups and organizations are good. Even something like a mixed hiking club is good.

I saw the one general SG chat - I didn't know there were others. How about just a Yahoo or Microsoft IM? Those have better time response. Time zone is a challenge - we got -7GMT, -4GMT (we're on summer time here), and +2GMT(?) to deal with. Say, you're the bloody genius scientist - how about if you come up with a plan? vhott and I will follow your lead.
Cheers!

wweeeeeeee!!! i going along. not my strong suit.-vhott

hey sweety! im only giving you a bit of the magic. im here for you honey. missed you is all well? oxoxoxo-vhott

You can be assured that if I ever make it to Europe again I'll hold to your promise of a tall brew! In the meantime I'm really enjoying the little glimpses into your life (from your blog here).
Wally

Congratulations on your progress! I can relate, as my profession is making computer analysis tools for engineering. Same type of thing - hacking away at the problem until all of a sudden it's finished (and even works too).

People aren't designed to handle long-term happiness (fortunately). If the things that made us happy kept us happy for a long period of time then that would also mean that the things that made us miserable would also keep us miserable for a long time. But I don't agree that suffering has to be the dominant aspect of our life. We can be satisfied most of the time and the occassional bad times simply strengthen us and allow us to appreciate the really good times.

I suppose the real question is how do we achieve "satisfaction"? I would list things like:

• having family and friends who appreciate us
• are confident we know where we came from and where we're going (faith/philosopy)
• we take the time to help others

i dont think any one can be happy all the time,but we can be happy part of the time. so i take it as it comes. i suppose ultimately life is what your mind percieves as happieness. the brain is wild piece of equipment. no one is mello all the time.-vhott

Well if you're going to mix schnaps and beer.....
I did a Google on "herrmiddag" - it sounds a little like a running (jogging) group concept here in the U.S. called "hashing". Their motto is: "Drinkers with a running problem"

Oh yeah, more exciting times for me - mow the lawn today....

fuck that sucks yo. stay tuned though she was testen the water

Drat - but then it's all part of the courtship dance....keep stepping out.

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!
Take it easy on the streets. There are a lot of maniaks out there.

thank you by the way, Thank You.