Venuscat's thread - An unexpected bump in the road Pt. 2
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I just walked in and bought it...it depends I guess; it was only a small amount so that I can have some cash on me. I tried to order it online, but the print function wasn't working for the receipt process...so today I popped into the bank and walked out with this funny money about 30 minutes later. 
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Wow!
Now I'm wildly curious about how many different currencies my US bank has!
I think I'll ask today!
And you say you can print US cash online?
I wouldn't have thought it possible, because our bills have traditionally been a paper and cloth mixture.
Now I'm wildly curious about how many different currencies my US bank has!
I think I'll ask today!
And you say you can print US cash online?
I wouldn't have thought it possible, because our bills have traditionally been a paper and cloth mixture.
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Originally Posted by venuscat 
Hmmm....how did we get here exactly....
Another fantastic day, massive amounts achieved, including the US currency I now own....oh my gosh....it does not look real....people say it looks like Monopoly money; I have to agree.
Another fantastic day, massive amounts achieved, including the US currency I now own....oh my gosh....it does not look real....people say it looks like Monopoly money; I have to agree.
Seriously, I would not carry around "massive amounts of currency".
What ever happened to credit cards, or, in the old days, travelers' checks? W.
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Originally Posted by LillianGish
I just looked up Petite Auberge ~ how wonderful it looks! I can TOTALLY see you staying there. Seems like a lovely place to have a cup of tea in the afternoon, reading some poetry.
I stayed in that area once and remember everywhere I wanted to walk seemed to be uphill....LOL! How can that be?
So excited for you Suze!
I stayed in that area once and remember everywhere I wanted to walk seemed to be uphill....LOL! How can that be?
So excited for you Suze!
Does the road wind up-hill all the way?
Yes, to the very end.
Will the day’s journey take the whole long day?
From morn to night, my friend...
W. (As I said earlier, if you're a cube or at least a tetrahedron you're less likely to slip back down the slippery slope of relapse as you might be in the early stages where you're merely a sphere. Losing weight does not help since Galileo proved at the Tower of Pisa that thin people fall at the same speed as fat people (the latter actually may fall slower due to wind resistance).
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P,S.To my earlier post about credit cards, etc. It's safer to have two or three, since mine got swallowed by a sidewalk ATM in London a few years ago and a replacement was not sent to me until I arrived back home.
Of course you can always use the "Change" window at the airport or rail station (the latter I guess only if the station has international trains). I tried to use one in Lima, Peru, having been paid $100 for a lecture with a one or two million Peruvian "Sols" in a paper bag. The "Change" man said they were "out of U.S. dollars", but I suspect he was seeking a bribe. Since I was still drinking at the time I should have bought some Peruvian Pisco brandy but somehow neglected to do that and, when the flight left near midnight ,no drinks were served en route. Got off briefly in Panama and had a quick beer. It sure is wonderful not to be dependent on a substance! After 28 years of sobriety I think it would be safe for me to travel alone but I'd have to be extra careful. If you're only with your AV you've got the wrong kind of company!
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Of course you can always use the "Change" window at the airport or rail station (the latter I guess only if the station has international trains). I tried to use one in Lima, Peru, having been paid $100 for a lecture with a one or two million Peruvian "Sols" in a paper bag. The "Change" man said they were "out of U.S. dollars", but I suspect he was seeking a bribe. Since I was still drinking at the time I should have bought some Peruvian Pisco brandy but somehow neglected to do that and, when the flight left near midnight ,no drinks were served en route. Got off briefly in Panama and had a quick beer. It sure is wonderful not to be dependent on a substance! After 28 years of sobriety I think it would be safe for me to travel alone but I'd have to be extra careful. If you're only with your AV you've got the wrong kind of company!
W.
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Originally Posted by wpainterw
Yes, it looks that way because that's what it is. America is the land of money and monopoly. The land of fast foods and fast driving. Where "selfie's" reign, photographically, intellectually (assuming "intellect" is a valid description) and spiritually ("If I get to heaven will there be anyone there I should know? Will there be rock music? Will they serve 'smoothies'? What should I wear- are jeans and sandal shoes O.K.? Will I get a chance to go shopping before my funeral? If it has to be wings I take a Size 14")
Omg, I am dying over here laughing, Bill.
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Originally Posted by Soberpotamus
Omg, I am dying over here laughing, Bill.
He's English by the way. Going to get him a little doggie rolled up umbrella. Toff dog!Bill.
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Originally Posted by wpainterw
BY CHRISTINA ROSSETTI Does the road wind up-hill all the way? Yes, to the very end. Will the day’s journey take the whole long day? From morn to night, my friend... W. (As I said earlier, if you're a cube or at least a tetrahedron you're less likely to slip back down the slippery slope of relapse as you might be in the early stages where you're merely a sphere. Losing weight does not help since Galileo proved at the Tower of Pisa that thin people fall at the same speed as fat people (the latter actually may fall slower due to wind resistance). W.
On our money is the saying "E Pluribus Unum." A fine motto for SR. 😀
I didn't know we could print our money though - that's exciting! I'm headed to go get some new green and black toner cartridges.
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Originally Posted by Gilmer
Ahem--I've been informed that it's ORDER, not print! Too bad!
Boo. No fun.
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Originally Posted by LillianGish
Darn!!! And I suppose you're going to tell me next that to order up some money, the bank needs to believe you actually HAVE the money in your bank account.
Boo. No fun.
Boo. No fun.
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♥ And I need to talk to you Lillian my love....only 3 weeks and 2 days until I leave, based in San Francisco for two weeks from Nov 21....
Actually, how nice is this.....my friend upstairs, Cassidy, Is from Modesto and her mum loves me (she is pretty awesome herself), and gas invited me for thanksgiving with their family. And they are going to come and get me....car service door-to-door. And they are not big drinkers....it's going to be so lovely I think. ♥
Actually, how nice is this.....my friend upstairs, Cassidy, Is from Modesto and her mum loves me (she is pretty awesome herself
), and gas invited me for thanksgiving with their family. And they are going to come and get me....car service door-to-door. And they are not big drinkers....it's going to be so lovely I think. ♥
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Sorry about the typos before, and yes, I know I'm the only one who cares.
It's ego, and I kind of like how it keeps popping up for me....always reminding me that my recovery work is paramount, as important a part of my day as eating and showering. ♥
It's ego, and I kind of like how it keeps popping up for me....always reminding me that my recovery work is paramount, as important a part of my day as eating and showering. ♥
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