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Jul 1, 2021 09:55:39   #
Leo_B wrote:
In many instances that is exactly right. People are leaving certain areas en masse because things have become unbearable. They come here and continue to v**e the way they did where they left which gradually converts here to there. I won't say any more and hope this doesn't get me in trouble, but you asked more than once.


Thank you for your response, there’s nothing wrong with it. Because we may disagree, there’s no reason to be disagreeable.
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Jul 1, 2021 09:43:24   #
fourlocks wrote:
The Scandinavian countries always come out on top. Free universal healthcare; free school through college; infrastructure in great shape; low pollution; stable government that actually serves the people...it's easy to understand why. On the other hand, all those "free" services come at about a 45% tax rate.


More bang for the buck I would say.
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Jul 1, 2021 08:58:38   #
jaymatt wrote:
You said that if you were to move to the country, you’d like to have those things and wondered what’s wrong with that. The implication is obvious that we don’t have those things now and wouldn’t unless city folks moved out here. That may not be what you meant, but that’s the implication.


I said specifically, “Better schools,” which clearly means there are schools, but you would like to see them improved. I also said, “More money spent on first responders,” how do you equate that to mean you don’t have them? Do you think I believe you don’t have police or fire protection, no emergency medical services? Spending more money on means improve what you have, not establish what you don’t.
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Jul 1, 2021 03:22:00   #
Wuligal wrote:
It has nothing to do with life style. It's all about politics.


So you’re saying there’s no room for differences of opinion, that you don’t want me there because I think differently?
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Jul 1, 2021 03:19:00   #
Leo_B wrote:
To answer your questions would take this into attic territory and cause being banned in this area. In the old days I'd have just answered. I'm watching more closely what area I'm in and not responding appropriately automatically anymore.


If you’re saying you can’t respond to what I said without becoming vulgar, insulting, or anything else that would get you banned, that’s sad. I had presumed as reasonable adults we could carry on a conversation without that.
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Jul 1, 2021 03:10:41   #
jaymatt wrote:
Say what! Who says folks in the country don’t have good schools? Good fire and police? Restaurants and museums within reasonable driving distance? Apparently you think we are a bunch of uncouth, ignorant hicks. Wake up!


Where did I say you don’t? Saying you want to spend more money on something implies that “something” is there already. Of course I know that you have most, if not all, of what I mentioned. Apparently you think we’re uncouth, ignorant city slickers who have no idea of anything outside of where we live. Wake up!
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Jun 30, 2021 17:55:22   #
I’m a city guy. Outside of a few years in suburbia and time in the Marine Corps, I have always lived in NYC. I want my child to have a better life than I had. I want her to be healthy, happy, and successful. Note that I said successful, not, “A success.” I want to live my life doing things I enjoy, in places I enjoy, with people whose company I enjoy. And I want my privacy if that’s what I choose. Tell me how we’re different? What is it I want that you don’t? A lot of you speak in vague general terms about “City people” wanting to make changes, to, to make the new place more like where they left. Can you be specific? I’m a city guy, and have no intention of moving to the country, as I said. I might want a vacation home somewhere, but we’ll see. Presume for a moment I did however, that I moved down the road from you. If for example, I would like a museum, better schools, more money spent on first responders, maybe a Jazz club, a wider choice of restaurants. How is that bad for you? I can’t see how or why any of those would be; they would benefit everybody, not just me. So what is it you object to? What don’t you want, that you see as making your home town, “More like where they came from?”
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Jun 29, 2021 20:42:06   #
Thanks Mark, haven’t heard them in a long time. Re the other two Marsalis Brothers: Jason is a drummer and Delfaeyo (sp?) plays trombone.
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Jun 29, 2021 20:28:53   #
Beautiful garden, nicely presented. I’m presuming you’re in Brooklyn or Queens, as both are geographically on LI while being part of NYC. That apartment building looks like one if those near Whitestone, just before you cross into Nassau. Well done on the garden and the photos
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May 31, 2021 12:23:24   #
May the Sgt Major and all who made the ultimate sacrifice for us know Eternal Peace. Thank you Mark
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May 31, 2021 12:00:26   #
JohnSwanda wrote:
And when you list great jazz guitarists, don't forget Django Reinhardt.


And I did, my mistake, thank you.
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May 30, 2021 13:02:46   #
Merlin1300 wrote:
I'd say they were pretty much equals - at the high end of their craft at the same time.
Different strokes - but I'll go for Jimi Hendrix, Eddie van Halen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Lee Firkins, Frank Gambale, Marty Friedman, Brett Garsed, T.J. Helmerich, Jason Becker, Greg Howe, Michael Angelo Batio, Al Di Meola, Scott Henderson, Paul Gilbert, Bruce Bouillet, KK Downing, Glen Tipton, Reb Beach, George Lynch, Richie Kotzen, Nuno Bettencourt, Al Pitrelli, Chris Poland, Dave Mustaine, Vinnie Moore, Chris Impelliterri, Shawn Moore, Tony MacAlpine, David Chastain, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, Steve Morse, Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, Zakk Wylde, John Petrucci, Chuck Schuldiner, Paul Masvidal, James Murphy, Andy LaRocque, Jeff Waters, Akira Takasaki, Vito Bratta, Allan Holdsworth, etc, etc.
Les and his bride were definitely ahead of their time - take Nothing away from what they did.
Playing the guitar has continued to move on since then - by light years.
I'd say they were pretty much equals - at the high... (show quote)


And your list is grossly incomplete because you don’t have Jim Hall, Joe Pass, Charlie Christian, Tal Farlow, Mundell Lowe, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, Kenny Burrell, Barney Kessell, Bucky Pizzarelli, Charlie Byrd, Laurindo Almaeda. Joao Gilberto, or the wonderful Freddie Green on it. Not to mention Wes Montgomery
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May 29, 2021 13:53:42   #
Like that in black & white.
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May 29, 2021 13:52:32   #
cdayton wrote:
😀😀😀😀 Brings back pleasant memories of visiting the lake many years ago. Your island doesn’t look familiar but I do remember visiting Isola Bella with the peacocks. I think we stayed in Stresa.


That’s Castelli di Cannero, , three small rocky islands off the northwest shore of the lake, a little north of Cannero Riviera.
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May 28, 2021 07:40:13   #
TriX wrote:
I’ve had exactly the same experience. Once you add in the now $100+ for cleaning, you might as well stay in a Marriott.


Stay at the Marriott regardless. You’ll be keeping people working, instead of paying off somebody else’s mortgage.
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