What Country are you from? - Page 2

desertgrandma · 01-25-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbell

Melbourne Australia to Auckland New Zealand = 2,629 km
Melbourne Australia to Perth Australia = 2,730 km

I'm not squeaking up, I have no issue with combining Australia/New Zealand.

Thank you , cbell. I was just joking with Ricky about the distance between the two. I realized they were very far apart.

cbell · 01-25-2009, 10:24 PM

Um, I was trying to point out that New Zealand is very close to Australia!

desertgrandma · 01-25-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbell

Um, I was trying to point out that New Zealand is very close to Australia!

Oh my goodness. I think I need a drink.

desertgrandma · 01-25-2009, 10:26 PM

who is our friend from India? Speak up!

Patricia · 01-25-2009, 10:36 PM

I added Wales and Scotland so that GeoffC and I can vote.
I hope that you don't mind, dersertgrandma.

desertgrandma · 01-25-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

I added Wales and Scotland so that GeoffC and I can vote.
I hope that you don't mind, dersertgrandma.

Oh, Bless you Patricia. I was going bonkers here.

Wetdogeared · 01-25-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

I added Wales and Scotland so that GeoffC and I can vote.
I hope that you don't mind, dersertgrandma.

Could you rearrange them in alphabetical order while your at it?

Just kidding, my mind just requires some kind of order.

*edit* although usage of MR by country seems to be going from the top of the list to the bottom. I like to see a nice progressive graph. :nutsinthehead:

desertgrandma · 01-25-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

Could you rearrange them in alphabetical order while your at it?

Just kidding, my mind just requires some kind of order.

*edit* although usage of MR by country seems to be going from the top of the list to the bottom. I like to see a nice progressive graph. :nutsinthehead:

Yeah, now I need a drink AND a Xanex, thanks a LOT!

RCR · 01-25-2009, 10:52 PM

From our national anthem:

"....I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder...."

desertgrandma · 01-25-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCR

From our national anthem:

"....I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder...."

I love Men at Work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNT7uZf7lew

montsnmags · 01-25-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Yes, I know we have the 'frapper' map. Since we have received so many new members lately, I thought it would be nice to have a poll to see which countries are being represented.

Awww, I get my own sovereign category. You're so sweet to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Okay, be gentle with me people. This is my first time, and I know not what I do,
...

If I said "I bet it's been a long time since you last said that", would I get hit again, because if so, I'm sorely tempted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbell

Melbourne Australia to Auckland New Zealand = 2,629 km
Melbourne Australia to Perth Australia = 2,730 km

I'm not squeaking up, I have no issue with combining Australia/New Zealand.

That's not the right spirit!. Remember, Aussies and Kiwis officially and superficially hate each other, and such a slur of equivalence is one of those things that brings our two mighty nations together, unbreakable as brothers, willing to die in each others' defence, to fight like angry ANZACs against a common enemy like desertgrandma. Let's bring our full defense forces to bear against her. The kiwis can bring their dinghy, and I'll bring our donkey. Now, desertgrandma, witness the full power of this fully armed and fully operational Deathdonkey-dinghy.

Cheers,
Senator Palpatations, Dark Lord of the Skiff

cbell · 01-25-2009, 11:58 PM

Well, I'd be more inclined to separate Sydney and Melbourne, but if we must separate New Zealand from Australia, can we please combine Australia and Marc?

Or have you truly seceded?

And I like Desertgrandma... if you're revolting, I won't join in a war against her.

bbusybookworm · 01-26-2009, 12:16 AM

Desertgrandma, you've really stumped me as to what I should answer,

I'm Indian BUT
I spend 6-7 Months a year in the UK for studies BUT
am Currently in Egypt BUT
will be in Tanzania (Africa) For a couple of weeks nest week

So which should I answer

desertgrandma · 01-26-2009, 12:51 AM

You people!

'sigh. Its just like dealing with the kindergarden class.

busy bookworm, select "India" Thats where you are from, after all. The rest is just so much fluff. Boy, you really get around, don't you?

Marc, send the donkey back, and put away your dinghy.

bbusybookworm · 01-26-2009, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

You people!

busy bookworm, select "India" Thats where you are from, after all. The rest is just so much fluff. Boy, you really get around, don't you?

The main reason I asked was because the poll asked where you are POSTING from, so wanted to clarify whether you were intrested in country of origin/birth or current residence which might be the same for most people but not all

A for getting around, Might have added a couple of other countries (Lebanon, Czech Republic) but that got postponed for a few months

Its a lot off fun, but exhausting, especially when you have to carry around everything for a few months which has to weigh less then 15KG (The suitcase is 5KG) to fit in airline weight requirements.

Thats why I've really fallen into love with ebooks, as I no longer have to buy and dispose off books as I go along. (Trying to find a decent english language book selection in the middle east or most of Africa is a major pain)

View Poll Results: So, where are you posting from?
United States	94	31.54%
Canada	34	11.41%
England	27	9.06%
France	21	7.05%
Spain	10	3.36%
Australia/New Zealand	14	4.70%
Ireland	4	1.34%
Russia	0	0%
China	2	0.67%
Japan	2	0.67%
Norway	6	2.01%
Netherlands	12	4.03%
Denmark	2	0.67%
Germany	15	5.03%
Pakistan	0	0%
Mexico	5	1.68%
India	5	1.68%
Finland	5	1.68%
Switzerland	1	0.34%
Sweden	3	1.01%
Middle East	2	0.67%
Africa (yes, I KNOW it's a continent)	3	1.01%
South America (Ditto above)	4	1.34%
I'm not of this earth. (special catagory for Marc)	7	2.35%
Wales	1	0.34%
Scotland	11	3.69%
Belgium	2	0.67%
Luxembourg	1	0.34%
Korea	1	0.34%
Romania	4	1.34%
Voters: 298. You may not vote on this poll

01-25-2009, 11:58 PM	#27
cbell Frenetic Posts: 590 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	Well, I'd be more inclined to separate Sydney and Melbourne, but if we must separate New Zealand from Australia, can we please combine Australia and Marc? Or have you truly seceded? And I like Desertgrandma... if you're revolting, I won't join in a war against her. Last edited by cbell; 01-26-2009 at 12:01 AM. Reason: Added more

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01-25-2009, 10:24 PM	#17
cbell Frenetic Posts: 590 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	Um, I was trying to point out that New Zealand is very close to Australia!

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	who is our friend from India? Speak up!

01-25-2009, 10:36 PM	#20
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	I added Wales and Scotland so that GeoffC and I can vote. I hope that you don't mind, dersertgrandma.

01-25-2009, 10:52 PM	#24
RCR Addict Posts: 334 Karma: 992487 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: 2 x Sony 505, iPad, Samsung 7 Tablet, ASUS Transformer, Nexus 7	From our national anthem: "....I come from a land down under Where beer does flow and men chunder...."

01-26-2009, 12:16 AM	#28
bbusybookworm Tech Junkie Posts: 1,027 Karma: 10080 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Device: iPad, MotoXStyle, OnePlusOne	Desertgrandma, you've really stumped me as to what I should answer, I'm Indian BUT I spend 6-7 Months a year in the UK for studies BUT am Currently in Egypt BUT will be in Tanzania (Africa) For a couple of weeks nest week So which should I answer

01-26-2009, 12:51 AM	#29
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	You people! 'sigh. Its just like dealing with the kindergarden class. busy bookworm, select "India" Thats where you are from, after all. The rest is just so much fluff. Boy, you really get around, don't you? Marc, send the donkey back, and put away your dinghy.