Well the only way I travel to Latin America is in 5 star resorts, so unless there are local fanning me with palm fans, or spritzing me with bottle water I have no interest!

:D [/b][/quote]
Just curious, why?

Just curious, why? [/b][/quote]
why?
Because like ALL citizens of the great Empires of the past,
Mike believes, that him living in siuperpower makes him exempt from studying other cultures,
something is VERY charecteristic to the last days of the all previous empires.

no wonder your knowledge of the local culture is equal to Buff's
;-)))) [/b][/quote]


Buff has more then I do, and least in Latin America....

The difference between you and I is that I am realistic and acknowledge when someone knows more then I do.

yeah,
and I am with that Greek who said:
"All I know is that I know NOTHING"
;-))))

care to give us his name?
;-)))

why?
Because like ALL citizens of the great Empires of the past,
Mike believes, that him living in siuperpower makes him exempt from studying other cultures,
something is VERY charecteristic to the last days of the all previous empires. [/b][/quote]


Serge, you are making assumptions....

My keen insight into other cultures and their indiosycricities has allowed our friendship and partnership to thrive.

I know its tough for you to understand, but the US is not a traditional empire at all - especially in context to past historical examples. If we were, we would be debating these issues while sitting on a beach on the 51st State of Cuba.

yeah,
and I am with that Greek who said:
"All I know is that I know NOTHING"
;-))))

care to give us his name?
;-))) [/b][/quote]
Platocrates?

why?
Because like ALL citizens of the great Empires of the past,
Mike believes, that him living in siuperpower makes him exempt from studying other cultures,
something is VERY charecteristic to the last days of the all previous empires. [/b][/quote]
Yeah, I pine for the Raj when we could travel in style with steamer trunks and servants, drink pink gin all day, get laid by any and all of the locals, get gout, lead a gentleman's life and die a gentleman's death. WTF happened? I gues democracy and freedom kicked the shit out of the good times.

yeah,
and I am with that Greek who said:
"All I know is that I know NOTHING"
;-))))

care to give us his name?
;-))) [/b][/quote]
Socrates.

Wisdom, knowing what you know, and knowing what you don't.

You know that I have an BA in International Studies, with minors in E. Europe, philosophy, and chemisty.

hahahaahha,
I doubt VERY much you know today MORE about Russian Culture than the day you met me for the first time
;-)))

and...our friendship and partnership is not based on cultural exchange,
we have other mediums to swap
;-)))

Platocrates? [/b][/quote]
yeap, them!
;-)))

Psychic smuggling? I want in!

Socrates.

Wisdom, knowing what you know, and knowing what you don't.

You know that I have an BA in International Studies, with minors in E. Europe, philosophy, and chemisty. [/b][/quote]
wrong,
Buff's answer is more correct because:
"Socrates, whom we only know about from later sources (especially Plato) and not from his own writings, claimed to know nothing himself."
http://www.abc.net.au/arts/wingedsandals/history1.htm

Psychic smuggling? I want in! [/b][/quote]
fuck the physic!

we started our mutual Euro collection in 2003
;-)))

fuck the physic!

we started our mutual Euro collection in 2003
;-))) [/b][/quote]
Damn, and I was hoping it was wives you guys were swapping, or sharing....

I was looking forward to some hot LL & Katie sets................


:blink:

Damn, and I was hoping it was wives you guys were swapping, or sharing....

I was looking forward to some hot LL & Katie sets................


:blink: [/b][/quote]
not on your life,
MikeAI and me have OPPOSITE tastes in women,
politics,
etc,
etc,
etc
;-))

He even likes his wine young,
while I preffer mature
;-)))

not on your life,
MikeAI and me have OPPOSITE tastes in women,
politics,
etc,
etc,
etc
;-))

He even likes his wine young,
while I preffer mature
;-))) [/b][/quote]
But what I was picturing would revolve around Katie's taste and LL's taste...

Mike wouldn't have to watch :yowsa:

Serge, I remember we used to have same opinions on politics.....

We have different taste in women, but I think its more of an age issue.

I think our tastes in food and wine are pretty much aligned though.... so at least
we have something to build on!!

I thought you guys did too. Did LL turn Serge into a Democrat?

I thought you guys did too. Did LL turn Serge into a Democrat? [/b][/quote]


Oh no, she did more then that.

I love LL, and know I cannot compete with her....

But that won't stop me from harassing Serge. :D

something to build on???

Mike,
that _something_ is dated by 1996,
we were young, we were girls, BOTH of us,
and THIS experience is MUCH more stronger as a foundation as politics
;-)))

wines - most definatelly,
foods...this remains to be seen,
"we've come a long way, baby"
;-)))

And now I am parading around as an OLD Lady!!

http://www.4wbw.com/guavaween/guava3.jpg

Serge you get nod when it comes to wines, you know more and bring more to partnership.

But food.... I am a native New Orleanian.... I have an advantage.

I thought you guys did too. Did LL turn Serge into a Democrat? [/b][/quote]
LL is NOT Democrat,
she is registered Republican
;-)))

yes she did and now I am pregnant!
;-))))

Mike,
New Orlean is a VERY small speck on the International Food scene
;-))

Anyway...when you come over,
I will NOT take you to restaurants,
we'll get you the foods the recepeis of which we brought from all over the world!

I won't let you out of the house 'till you either explode or admit that DESPITE the fact you are from NOLA,
we DID expanded your horizons in food
;-)))

yes she did and now I am pregnant!
;-)))) [/b][/quote]


Mazel Tov!!

Send all your wine to Katie and I, we will hold it for safekeeping.

Mazel Tov!!

Send all your wine to Katie and I, we will hold it for safekeeping. [/b][/quote]
oh no,
we'll drink it together when you come,
for baby's good health!
;-))))